March 2010
Standard Interface
by Spone (via)Standard is a library of pre-built interface controls, layout directives, and human interface guidelines that can be used to build highly standardized and usable interfaces for the web. It is analogous to the generic styles and guidelines made available to developers in the iPhone SDK.
February 2010
ignore the code: Realism in UI Design
by SponeThe history of the visual design of user interfaces can be described as a gradual change towards more realism. As computers have become faster, designers have added increasingly realistic details such as color, 3D effects, shadows, translucency, and even simple physics. Some of these changes have helped usability. Shadows behind windows help us see which window is active. The physicality of the iPhone’s user interface makes the device more natural to use.
February 2009
Designing Web Interfaces
by SponeThis book is not directly about information architecture—although you will find information architecture principles alluded to throughout. This book is also not directly about visual design—although you will find that the backdrop of good visual design is assumed throughout. This book is about interaction design: specifically, interaction design on the Web. And even more specifically, about rich interaction design on the Web.
January 2009
10 Useful Web Application Interface Techniques | How-To | Smashing Magazine
by Spone & 5 othersA collection of 10 useful interface design techniques and best practices used in many successful web-applications.
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