A Content Story
Content strategy seems to be one of the big trends in experience design. And for good reason. No matter how well a web page is laid out or how interesting an iPhone app is, the words and pictures will make … Read More
Content strategy seems to be one of the big trends in experience design. And for good reason. No matter how well a web page is laid out or how interesting an iPhone app is, the words and pictures will make … Read More
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clark Working in technology, we often work to create a kind of magic. Instant global communication, navigation, shopping and entertainment all in the palm of your hand. The product today … Read More
I recently attended the Interaction 11 Conference organized by the IxDA. This is a great event. Over 600 people came together to share their insights and knowledge about how to design better experiences for people. There are some great reviews of the … Read More
Attractive things work better. That is what Don Norman says in his book Emotional Design. This is an idea that I believe and try to incorporate into my work. In school, I was mostly taught to focus on improving efficiency. … Read More
This is part two in a series on learning how to become an experience designer. In part one, I noted that a great designer blends both design and business skills. I provided a list of key business topics and recommended some … Read More
This is part one in a series on learning how to become an experience designer. In this part, I will cover the essential business skills needed for a great experience designer. In part two, I cover the essential design skills needed … Read More
One of the things I love about doing experience design is that you have the opportunity to learn from other fields. One area I have learned from is Architecture. There is a rich history of creating places that enable people … Read More
In a field like Experience Design, there are some basic concepts that don’t change. However, there are many things that change very quickly. Fortunately, there are some fantastic people who write and share their insights. I learn something new every … Read More
I have been thinking a lot about content strategy lately. It probably started when I began to notice different approaches that made it hard to coordinate the text that goes into an end-to-end experience. And hard to coordinate the brand, … Read More
A key step in creating any new product or experience is clearly articulating what it will be. All too often, designers receive a list of competitive features based on a existing product or a request to make something just like … Read More