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UI pattern libraries, a list
This is a work in progress, motivated by self-interest, because I wanted to have a handy list of pattern libraries someplace where I'd remember to look.
see inside »The 7 stages of design grief
The design process is fraught with self-doubt and second-guessing. I'm not sure there's any cure for it, but if you've ever stared at a blank page or screen and wondered if this time the creative well has permanently dried, just know that you're not alone.
see inside »From snore to score!—7 tips for waking up your slide presentations
Even in a 45-minute presentation, you should only be making two or three excellent points that you expect the audience to remember.
About a year ago, I attended a usability conference with three hundred other interactivity professionals ranging from information architects to graphic designers to programmers. So many bright minds devoting their careers to making websites more user-friendly and intuitive, yet none of them ever thought to question the stultifying monotony of their slide presentations!
see inside »Getting buy-in for your website redesign
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who think their websites suck and those who don't.
A website is not a snapshot; it's a living, changing reflection of your company's goals and staff.
Technology should follow from the design problem to be solved, not the other way around.
Websites are a major undertaking for every organization, big or small. They represent a huge investment in time and resources and yet you HAVE to have one. It's not surprising there's sometimes institutional resistance to and resentment toward the inevitable redesign.
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