Items tagged with design

Simplified Form Errors

July 17, 2003 - 1036 words , 25 comments
One of the most frustrating experiences on the Web is filling out forms. When mistakes are made, the user is often left guessing what they need to correct. We’ve taken an approach that shows the user in no uncertain terms what needs to be fixed.
Also tagged as: bestof contigencydesign errormessages forms simplified usability

Be yourself

June 13, 2003 - 35 words , 3 comments
When does emulating Amazon’s user experience become copying?
Also tagged as: amazon theft

Rounded tab corners

May 25, 2003 - 76 words , 7 comments
Jemima Pereira has added rounded corners to my CSS tabs code. By opening the code, it was made stronger. That’s the value of open source.
Also tagged as: csstabs opensource

Cingular Standards

April 22, 2003 - 69 words
Cingular Wireless is now using CSS for their site layout.
Also tagged as: cingular css mercedes wired

Another reason for favicons

January 19, 2003 - 78 words
Including a favicon for your site makes it easier for people using tabbed browsers.
Also tagged as: favicon mozilla

Credible Design

November 19, 2002 - 59 words
If you want your customers to have confidence in your company, make sure your site is well-designed.
Also tagged as: customers

Commercial CSS layout

October 29, 2002 - 100 words , 4 comments
Here’s a couple of large-scale Web sites that use CSS instead of tables for layout. Do you know of others?
Also tagged as: css mercedes wired

Embrace the medium

October 15, 2002 - 450 words , 4 comments
The Web is different than print, television, or any other medium. To be successful, designers must embrace those differences.
Also tagged as: accessibility bestof flash usability

Movable Designs

September 19, 2002 - 35 words , 3 comments
Stolen MT designs show up in Radio.
Also tagged as: movabletype radio

Search box patterns

September 9, 2002 - 68 words
A thorough analysis of search interfaces.
Also tagged as: pattern search