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- 7 ways Wireframe Tools can help you to stay Lean - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Martin MetzLean theories emerged from agile manufacturing processes and with the emergence of Lean Startup theories and more recently Lean UX, it has become more important than ever to incorporate these processes into our work. Lean theory centers around staying agile, testing and validating ideas, and ...
Views: 1227 - A good User Interface Design is Indispensable - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Martin MetzA simple and uncomplicated user interface design is the key to a successful website or mobile application. We all know how annoying it can be for users who cannot access the function they need, especially when the link they click on doesn't deliver what its tooltip has promised. What's ...
Views: 754 - Building Better Web Applications – Wireframe and User Interface Design - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Martin MetzThe explosion in smartphones and tablets has, naturally, led to a segmentation of web browsing across devices and form factors. At the turn of the millennium browsing was mostly done on desktop computers or laptops. According to Morgan Stanley analysts mobile web browsing will eclipse desktop ...
Views: 682 - Comparison and Contrast of typing Software User Interface Designs - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Martin MetzA good user interface design in a typing program is important for typists, who train both for profession or maybe recreation. This short article will discuss in brief the user interface design of a typing program offered on Google’s Chrome app store. Along with the user interface design, I will ...
Views: 709 - Four Indispensable Characteristics a Good User Interface Design Tool Should Have - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Martin MetzNowadays there is a great variety of interface design tools available on the market. Most of them have some great characteristics, but they certainly cannot satisfy every possible need. A web developer often has to make a choice depending on the requirements of a specific project. I will try to ...
Views: 839 - How to use Wireframe Tools for the Mobile Experience - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Martin MetzWireframe tools have traditionally been used for desktop applications and websites. There are some wireframe tools that now accommodate UX designers and content strategists who would like to target mobile users. Designing for mobile is full of challenges and there are many different schools of ...
Views: 808 - Multimodal HCI in User Interface Design - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Martin MetzMultimodal HCI is at the intersection of several disciplines that include psychology, computer vision, user interface design , and artificial intelligence just to name a few. Computers have become integrated into everyday objects and tasks (often termed ubiquitous and pervasive computing) and ...
Views: 1056 - Parallel Design - How does it relate to user interface design - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Martin MetzWhat is parallel design and how does it relate to user interface design? Parallel design (Parallel Design, UI Design) is a method which, broadly applied, can be employed by anyone undertaking a process of creation, but it lends itself particularly well to user interface design (User Interface ...
Views: 618 - Prototyping Software in Different Industries - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Martin MetzPrototyping software is gaining popularity in all industries without exception. That is not so surprising. The development process, even for a small product, is often costly. In an effort to reduce process times and late reiteration cycles and, consequently, development costs, many engineers and ...
Views: 702 - Prototyping Tools for Animal Shelters - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Martin MetzI was surfing the web for animal shelters and animal adoption websites and noticed that some of these shelters’ websites could be optimized to help visitors adopt pets more easily and it probably would not be overly difficult or time-consuming for them to do so. (This process could be sped along ...
Views: 668 - Rapid Application Development as a User Interface Design Method - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Martin MetzWhat is rapid application development (RAD) and how can it help user interface designers? Rapid application development is a software development methodology that emphasizes minimal planning and rapid prototyping. It is an act first, think later method. The planning takes place through the ...
Views: 2598 - The Frontiers of Natural User Interface Design - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Martin MetzAccording to Wikipedia, a Natural User Interface is when a UI is effectively invisible, or rather becomes invisible with successive learned interactions. These interactions are intended to feel natural as users operate the user interface design. Natural User Interface represent the third major ...
Views: 856 - The Role of Website Wireframes in UX - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Martin MetzThere have been many blog posts recently about the role of wireframes in UX and whether wireframes have become mistaken as simply a part of the design process. The reality is that the inclusion of wireframes in a design project without consideration for the user and business requirements is ...
Views: 974 - Using Wireframe Tools to Create Apps for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Martin MetzInstead of books, many parents are purchasing iPad apps for their children to help them learn. There are many benefits to creating apps for kids. This can be a great marketing tool, as apps often can be used alongside TV shows and other products aimed at children. As this is a new field, there ...
Views: 1970 - Vintage Web Design and Prototyping Software - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Martin MetzVintage design is dominating the clothing industry and is now entering the web design sphere. Many websites are now bearing the marks of this trend, but how are current professionals in this industry transforming existing websites to incorporate vintage style? There are many types of prototyping ...
Views: 1494 - Waterfall design - What is waterfall design? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Martin MetzWhat is waterfall design? Waterfall design is a sequential design process, regularly used as a software development methodology, that follows a very specific pattern that ensures organization and progress towards a fixed goal. Like its namesake, waterfall design is a procedure that is seen as ...
Views: 2448 - Wireframe Software and Client Communication - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Martin MetzMany website designers struggle to pitch their design ideas to clients and other stakeholders. It can often be difficult to interact and to convince a potential client that he or she is the right person for the job. It can also be important for website designers to convince a client that a ...
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