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A phrase I've used a few times to demonstrate less than thoughtful design. It sprang to mind here, but all may not be what it appears... Take a look at the drop down box on the right hand side. Now look at the balloon that appears on hover-over. It takes up space, covers up other list items and says exactly what it already says in the drop ...

I was pointed at this blog post the other day by tommylee on Twitter it's from a blog called 'counternotions' by a blogger called 'Kontra': http://counternotions.com/2008/08/12/concept-products/ Here's an extract; It’s quite easy and fun to dig up “concept products” that really have no hope of turning into real, shipping ...

Ok, I've been meaning to post this for a while, so sorry it's late... but I talk a lot about 'experience' and user-centred design, and occasionally, I stumble across someone who doesn't come from my universe and isn't as keenly aware of what some of this means. So here begins, hopefully, a small series of blogs on the basic principles of ...

It's hard to write blogs! I mean, it's hard to find the time... for me anyway. I like to share though, so if I make a new year's resolution, maybe it's this! Anyway - I have a good reason to. I'm off to MIX 08 in Las Vegas in March, and I'm speaking too. I've sat in the audience the last two years and often thought we had a lot to bring and this ...