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

Design Inspirations,Design Patterns,Usability 17 June 2009 | 1 Comment

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 | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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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