Boston UX designer, UX consultant, educator and author
I teach user experience design classes and often incorporate prototyping software tools as a part of my classes. I am frequently asked, “What is the best prototyping software?” The most popular tools, in no specific order, are SketchFlow, Visio, Balsamiq, PowerPoint, and Fireworks (if I left off your favorite – add a comment, I’d be […]
Just finished working with some incredible fashion designers at a major baby equipment supplier. Hard working crew tasked with making car seats, bottles, exercisers and more with a fashion flair. What a fun job…making patterns, coordinating fun textures…these designers rock!
I have always been interested in colors and how they affect people. This is especially important when assigning corporate colors, or picking a color theme for a website or app. I found this interesting article from the California Department of Education that was based on findings about colors and how they affect learning. See full […]
Excellant article on Dieter Rams. Modern products from the likes of Apple, Bowers & Wilkins and plusminuszero, all reveal the strong influence of Dieter Rams in their designs. http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/dieter-rams-design-icon-124834
I am thrilled! After years of building relationships between the UX/UI design community and Microsoft, my work has been recognized! See below: Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2011 Microsoft® MVP Award! This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with others. […]
Learn how to design Windows Phone apps with these comprehensive tutorials that include videos, written guides, and assets. http://bit.ly/fxXZS0
I had that SE 30 in the background! and upgraded from Cricket Draw to Adobe Illustrator. Color…not yet!
Great thoughts from Dieter Rams, designer for Braun Good design does not make a product more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is. It does not attempt to manipulate the consumer with promises that cannot be kept. Good design avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – […]
Check out this link that discusses a new IPad application. http://printoolz.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/letterpress-on-your-ipad/ Experience the Art and Craft of Letterpress Printing on your iPad LetterMpress™ will be a virtual letterpress environment—released first on the iPad—that will allow anyone to create authentic-looking letterpress designs and prints. The design process is the same as the letterpress process—you place and […]
Software developers pick up scissors and glue stick to discover design. It is fun to mix technology with good old fashion design fundamentals. I am teaching my third “Design for Developers” course and it couldn’t be going any better. Many developers are very good at what they do (developing apps) but lack the design background […]