Is breaking the rules okay when a design calls for it?

Design Inspirations,Design Patterns,Usability 17 June 2009 | Comments Off

This 10 web design rules that you can break article, made me realize that “Rules you should break” or “Standards you shouldn’t follow” articles appeal to everyone rebel side. Some of you guys may wonder what Jakob Nielsen would say to “Breaking the rules is okay when a design calls for it”. I think rules [...]

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INSPIRE: From the Adobe Experience Design Team

Design Inspirations,Design Patterns 16 April 2009 | Comments Off

I came across this new website from Adobe called INSPIRE, an online publication of the Adobe Experience Design Team, which will easily attract anyone into software, web & graphic design. The Adobe team shares valuable, real-life experiences both written & via videos. Here are some interesting content: Adobe and the future of multitouch (really cool!) [...]

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Mega Drop Down Navigation

Design Patterns 30 March 2009 | Comments Off

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:

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About me

What do I do? I'm never sure what to answer, because people expect to hear one thing. We're all multi-faceted, and we are not our jobs. So what do I do?

I design websites, interfaces, and logos. I write. I create products. I consult. I love my family, friends, art, surfing, tennis, music, and travel. Which of these things really defines me? I can't say. But this website provides professional and personal information about me that might help others define me, if they feel it necessary to do so. I am an visual & interaction designer, entrepreneur, world traveler, and day dreamer. I am passionate for learning about and experimenting with new ways of living and working in community.

Where I come from
I was born in Sao Paulo and raised in beautiful Recife, Pernambuco, which is located on Brazil's northern coast, moved to Rio to finish high school, then again to Sao Paulo, where I acquired my Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design with Professional Qualification in Visual Communications. I have great parents and 2 younger brothers named Arthur and Denis.

Once I received my degree, I moved to Australia to pursuit a continuous design skills improvement and surf quality waves.

In late 2001, I moved to San Diego, California where I'm currently living and working.

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Rodrigo Motta
Email: rodmotta10 at gmail.com
Mobile: 619.654.4766

1123 1/2 Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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