Phycology in web design
I am finding that I am using phycology more and more in my design. I love the way that you can use our predispositions as humans to nudge people in the right direction.Is this something other people...
View ArticleHelp with Apple like lightbox effect
I would really like to recreate this Apple lightbox effect, Can anybody point me in the direction of a tutorial on how its done. [IMG] http://www.stewartanthony.com/apple.png [/IMG]
View ArticleHow much design is enough?
What do people feel is the minimum amount of design work needed before going into development production?We sort of touched on this over here:...
View ArticleIs a fixed width design better these days?
With modern browsers providing the ability to zoom, should new sites be designed using fixed width layouts or with flexibility? It seems that Paul spoke of this some time ago, but I wasn't clear in the...
View ArticleRecommendations on UI/UX Reading
I'm started doing some work with a company who have produced an application with a web front end, which has been designed by hardened python guru's and doesn't take the user through an intuitive...
View ArticleIE/Cufon pop up issue
Hey there guys was wondering if you could advise me with a little issue ive been having with IE and Cufon.When i view the site im working on http://www.cleartravel.co.uk/ in IE8 sometimes a popup...
View ArticleApparel Design Widget
Hi All,I have a potential client that works in screen printing, embroidery, and the like. They're interested in the construction of a site which includes utilities that will enable customers to upload...
View Articlefull width megamenu with centred, horizontal menu options
If anyone has a working example of a full width megamenu that is activated from a menu option that is one of a centred block of horizontally aligned options (of unknown total width), I'd be very glad...
View ArticleOriginal work similar to existing designs
Hey All,Long time reader, first time poster.Plagiarism is a serious issue on the internet, most of the talk you here is on the side of the victim and I fully agree no one should intentionally rip off a...
View ArticleHTML Email Usability
Over the last couple of weeks I have been dumped with a lot of HTML emails and apart from the frustration of coding like I'm in dark ages and feeling like strangling Steve Balmer for deciding word was...
View ArticleHow can I manage MY expectations for a clients website?
In managing my clients expectations, I am usually successful and they have a quite a clear idea of what a website would mean for their business. However, I often spend lots of time on getting designs...
View Article72 ppi or 96 ppi?
For the longest time we all used 72 ppi as the resolution of our designs. You've done it, I've done it, we've all done it. 72 ppi is the resolution of the web. Or... Is it?I'm not sure anymore. I heard...
View ArticleECommerce Plugins
I have a new client who runs a charity. He wants me to create a site that will allow people to donate online using credit cards and paypal, and he wants to have a small store on the site that will...
View ArticleWhy Code a Website?
I am having trouble answering a question posed by my insightful non-technical wife. The situation goes like this:I have a new client. She runs a high-end fancy spa. She wants a really slick elegant...
View ArticleDo you ever wonder why some of the industry leaders in web design have the...
Am I the only one that has trouble taking usability advice from a guy who has a website that looks like complete shit? Even if there are valuable points in his content, Jacob Nielsen's site is so awful...
View ArticleWeb Magazine Layout Question
So, I might end up working on a magazine style layout. There's just one question for me: should I use multiple fixed-width layouts or a fluid grid?For you, what would be the deciding factor that sends...
View ArticleAuthentication
Hi, wonder if I could get some advice on the best way to solve this authentication problem.I have a store web application, due to the nature of the store, any user must be authenticated in order to...
View ArticleOne page portfolio websites, good for SEO or not?
One page portfolio websites [with scroll effects] seem to be v popular with many web designer freelancers but I'm not convinced they are good for search engine positions are they? I would say that...
View ArticleiOS CSS Annoyance
iOS CSS ProblemI'm having a CSS problem on my site wen viewed on an iPhone/iPad. It's fine on other browsers I've checked.The site is http://twistedtime.comFor some reason on iOS the slideshow on the...
View ArticleResponsive web design and elements with fixed height/width properties
Hi,I've been reading a lot about responsive web design, and am really keen to give it a go. One thing I've not seen addressed anywhere yet is how to use responsive design when you have to use some...
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