CategoryDesign

March 14, 2013 — A record number of shoppers are turning to their smartphones to research potential purchases. Meanwhile, the bigger question — are those same users willing to complete the purchases on their mobile device? — is quickly being answered. The US, for example, saw an 81% spike in mobile e-commerce (m-commerce) sales in 2012, comprising a $25 billion market. Read more…

March 7, 2013 — Popular programs are out there, but many of them have considerable drawbacks, which has led Shalom Goltz to explore alternative apps. As you will soon see, InDesign has a unique set of tools and features that are perfectly suited to designing wireframes and interactive prototypes in a more intuitive way than you ever thought possible. Read more…

February 26, 2013 — Layout, for both print and screen, is one of the most important aspects of graphic design. Designs that extend across multiple pages or screens, whether containing large or small amounts of type, must be carefully controlled in a way that is enticing and is easy for all to access. Read more…

February 22, 2013 — Angry Birds are, quite literally, everywhere: toys, snacks, cartoons, plush toys and that wildly addictive game that seemingly everyone has downloaded at some point. Read more…

February 18, 2013 — Typography is reclaiming its title as design queen, ruler of all graphic and web design. In this article, Marko Dugonjić teaches us how to make sure our text is as legible as possible when seen in the virtually limitless combination of variables such as space, time, cognition, social conditions and physical conditions. Read more…

February 14, 2013 — Our knowledge of building digital things changes rapidly, taking us from newborn to adult and back again every couple of years. So, it seems pretty normal that our methods of designing and building websites are questioned every so often. But in this article, Francisco Inchauste will teach us some new things. Read more…

February 6, 2013 — There has been a slight change in the UX Design editorial team. We’d like to introduce you to our new editor, Chui Chui Tan, who will continue to publish high-quality articles in this section. Read more…

February 5, 2013 — Before you ever start coding, it’s essential that you “pop up” from the keyboard, and learn what your customers actually want to use and will pay for. In this article, Austin Gunter shares a process you can go through to find that out! Read more…

February 4, 2013 — As websites have become more robust, we have often placed the burden on our users to make more decisions, each of which distracts them from their wants and needs. However, by using a combination of technical solutions, we can often remove interface barriers for our users. Read more…

January 16, 2013 — Why is this legal template so popular? Does it really work better than other contracts? Can it help you close that job faster and protect you from getting stiffed? Could it become an industry standard, like grid systems and agile development? Who better than Mr. Andy Clarke himself to answer these questions! Read more…