CATALOGING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Title: Google’s Quest to Write the Rulebook for Interactive Design Context: Google’s new material design is more than just a guideline, it’s a way of thinking about interactivity. Synopsis: Of all of the things that Google owns in the minds … Continued
Title: The Invisible Interface Context: Keyboard shortcuts are the red headed stepchild of mouse-less interaction. Doesn’t mean they aren’t beloved by those who know them best. Synopsis: Does anyone in their right mind actually use their mouse to select a … Continued
Title: In the case of interactivity, we’re still at the phase of irrational enthusiasm Context: Wolfram Research co-founder Theodore Gray talks eloquently about the interactive design of e-books. But he could be talking about any interactive design discipline really. Synopsis: … Continued
Title: Understanding Our Interaction Design History Context: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. And yes that includes you too UX designers. Synopsis: In the grand scheme of things (digital) user experience design is a mere … Continued
Title: The “IxD Bauhaus” – what happens next? Context: Ornamentation in architecture is criminal says the Bauhaus. Perhaps the same thing is true for interaction design. Synopsis: Interesting polemic that draws several parallels between the current evolution of interaction design … Continued
The user experience of your product informs customers about the power of your brand even more than your advertising. via slideshare.net
Title: The Virtual Designer Context: All glory is fleeting. Digital designs are lucky to be a fraction of that. Synopsis: We rarely work on anything concrete. Our designs are virtual, ethereal and, arguably, don’t even really exist at all. Yet … Continued
Title: Make It So: What Interaction Designers can Learn from Science Fiction Interfaces Context: We help make the future, so what can we learn from cool sci-fi movies that will help us? Synopsis: The influence that visions of the future … Continued