Design & Usability Archive

Most businesses tend to have the same needs. Whether it is small business, sole proprietorship, large corporations or even game developers, it all waters down to the same principle. The user experience is an important aspect when it comes web usage. Every project presents new challenges and there are proven techniques to address these challenges. These techniques are UX researched and they can guarantee a high success rate. Focusing on key experience Majority of the web designers focus on the smallest of details of a project. This is considered as waste of time by the experienced designers who tend to think that the focus should be on a specific element. This approach may be deemed counterproductive but there is a reason to it. At the …

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Experts believe that, if you want to learn coding, then just jump in, and start manipulating the codes. This method is very helpful because it lets you understand various aspects of coding, which can’t be explained through text books. There are various generators available in market these days, which can certainly help you in manipulating these codes without any trouble. HTML5 and CSS3 are recommended by various experts. These languages are very easy to learn, and they are having a very huge demand in the market. Developers and designers waste a lot of time by writing small codes, which are repetitive in nature. These small codes are sometimes very frustrating. Generators are very helpful in these cases, they can ease your burden of writing the …

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There has been an increase in complexity when it comes to search engine optimization. The shift has been overwhelming even for experienced web designers and developers. There are some emerging trends, which are tailored to overcome the hurdles of search engine optimization. The year 2012 is seen as a year of immense opportunities especially in the web design field. The internet has set a level, so you need to and there are intuitive and user friendly designs that are always cropping up. In order to gauge the credibility and quality of designs, we need to keep some important points in mind. 1. Interactive Design What we perceive and see, forms the basis of our interaction. It gives that personal touch to things. This should be …

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The goal of many web designers is to maximize the amount of money they earn on a regular basis. As with any profession, it is often nice to work less and make more so that additional time can be spent with friends and family. If you are trying to figure out a way to increase your hourly rate, you are not alone. Whether a web designer has been working for months or for years, it is possible to make these dreams come true. Bringing in more than $100 per hour is a realistic goal for anyone that has a strong web designing skill set. Thousands of designers have found ways to market themselves for higher prices. A common thread between these designers is the use …

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Internet browsers are a person’s window to the World Wide Web. In order to add functionality to our favorite web browsers, people have created a number of useful add-ons and extensions. With the right add-ons, people can ensure that they have the best downloading, searching, browsing, and navigating experience possible. Below is a list of fifty Firefox extensions that can be used in a number of situations. Try out the ones that best suit your needs. Mozilla Firefox Tabs Tab Mix Plus: Provides additional tab options such as merging tabs, duplicating tabs, and closing tabs from of the same domain name. Undo Closed Tabs: Creates a toolbar option that allows you to reopen closed tabs. Colorful Tabs: Makes your interface more aesthetically appealing by making …

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With technological interventions quickly working their way into people’s everyday lives, it is important to understand the basic concepts of designing a well received iPad app. These apps do so well with the public because they combine usability with purpose. The goal is to solve a person’s problem by providing them with an accessible solution. Almost every successful app is easy for people to use and has little to no setup steps. People want to start using their app immediately without being confused on how to get it going. Your app should also hold some sort of meaning for each user through the use of factors such as personal insight and visual attractiveness. In order for your app to appeal the users, there are a …

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A concept called “responsive text” has recently been spreading through design community around the web. Many people may originally believe that responsive text is the ability of the typography to alter and re-size itself so that the displayed content is easy to read on a variety of phones, tablets, and other devices. Contrary to this belief, the concept actually revolves around the amount of displayed content that would be present on smaller or larger screens. In essence, it is the ability to design a page so that content will be summarized as the amount of accessible screen space reduces and then expands as the available screen space increases. Desktops would have the whole page while mobile phones may be missing parts of the content. Ideally, …

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Every project that we work on has a specific need and unique requirements. No matter what the website’s message may be, we all have a unifying goal, and that is to get the attention of the visitor. A successful site is one that leaves an impression on anyone who finds their way to it. This ensures that people will return in the future, and that they will tell their friends. When someone is having fun, they are more likely to remember the events surrounding the situation. If we apply this logic to website design, it would mean that adding fun to a design would increase the odds of visitors having an unforgettable experience. The question we should then ask is: How can we successfully work …

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If you are thinking to set a brand new blog style website, then getting it designed by some professional can be quite costly. Fortunately, you have a great alternative to this, as you can get the desired template at just a fraction of the price. At the same time, your visitors and customers will not notice any difference. To help you get the one for you, I am featuring 20 outstanding and high quality blog style templates. All are available at reasonable prices. So, quality and affordability is all that you would get here. Have a look.   1. Standardone-html 2. Midtone-html 3. Bluestripes-html 4. Noisy-html 5. Weblist-html 6. Blackblue-html 7. Bluebirds-html 8. Minimal-html 9. Oldtimer-html 10. Simplewhite-html 11. Inewspaper-html 12. Redwhite-html 13. Myart-html 14. …

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We all know a business website should have the feel of the corporation and its aim towards the users in a clean, direct and user-friendly way. So, attention should be paid to these aspects while building your corporate website. Nowadays the easiest and fastest way to build your corporate/business website is through using a website template. There are numerous web resources, which offer a vast range of website templates. However, to help you get the best template for your website, I’ve selected 20 best corporate/business website templates with graceful and exceptional designs. Have a look.   1. Myweb-cuber 2. Silverlight-cuber 3. Excellentbiz 4. Simplicity 5. Elegantdesign 6. Simpletext 7. Scrolllist-cuber 8. Uniweb 9. Pixelcolors 10. Designlab 11. ebusiness 12. Qualityweb 13. Optimaldesign 14. Simplemedia 15. …

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