Check out this awesome job of explaining user personas through a fun comic created by Brad Colbow. Some topics are more easily understood when presented this way. (at least for me). The comic style brings what is essentially a “slightly” dry subject to life. A list of more resources about user personas and mental models [...]

There is a world of differences to consider when designing for web or designing for desktop applications: From fundamental interactions to keyboard driven navigational paradigms to accessibility issues to screen layout to basic behavior and reaction of buttons, links, etc…we have to consider that a product with a rich client and a web client are [...]

As the dynamics of the Web 2.0 continue to evolve, we will see more and more consumers not only expecting, but demanding, to interact with companies and products. Corporate websites can sometimes be less than compelling… Perhaps a shift will come where corporate websites will become the forum for interaction rather than outside social networking [...]

Neat visual nav at Stylous.com. Check it out in action to see how it works.

The new marketing reality is all about relationships and according to the new marketing reality article, it’s impossible to create relationships from outside the circle. Shouting your message to your audience in the traditional advertising way is still relevant but declining. Now it’s about getting involved in the conversation that your audience is having. Shouting [...]

Here’s a study on how mega drop-downs overcome the downsides of regular drop-downs: Mega Drop Down Navigation Menus Work Well By Jacob Nielsen Here’s a screenshot of a great example not listed in the article above:

“Psychological and economic theories suggest that humans seek to minimize costs and maximize gains. Increasing the perceived benefit/cost ratio increases a person’s motivation to engage in the behavior.” – B.J. Fogg