This is the archive for Usability.

• Colo-what?

  Colophon is a word not often heard outside of conversations between typography nerds. But it’s a word worth adding to the web nerd’s vocabulary.

  A colophon is a brief description on the inside cover of a book that credits the designer, typographer and printer for their work and identifies the typefaces, papers and printing and […]

  Posted on Nov 13.07 to Usability, Design, Code   

• Design Thinking - Next Big Thing

  So I went to hear Sarah Bloomer (co-founder of Hiser Group) speak at the inaugural UPA Sydney meeting last night. The topic was Expanding User-Centered Design in the 21st Century OR Why Design Thinking is The Next Big Thing.
  It was interesting to see usability professionals excited about what designers have been doing for a […]

  Posted on Aug 08.07 to Snow Flakes, Usability, Design, Research   

• HTML != communication?

  Fascinating exchange between Jeffrey Zeldman and Campaign Monitor debating HTML email effectiveness/value.

  Zeldman: E-mail is not a platform for design
  Campaign Monitor: Zeldman says ‘HTML mail still sucks’
  Zeldman: Eight points for better e-mail relationships

  Definitely worth a read if you’re putting out HTML emails - great tips and advice.
  (As an aside - this exchange also points out the […]

  Posted on Jun 18.07 to Usability, Design