Links and jots of Quinn – web & search marketing and more
Useful GRID system for web layout, including Omnigraffle templates
The 960 Grid System is an effort to streamline web development workflow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels. There are two variants: 12 and 16 columns, which can be used separately or in tandem
What I believe is missing from the SEO perspective’s intepretation of information architecture is the user perspective. Keyword research tools are one way of getting information about potential site visitors. Web analytics data also provides valuable feedback. However, information architects create website information architectures early in the design process.
SEO Vs. Web Site Architecture
The five second test is a simple usability test that helps you measure the effectiveness of your user interfaces.
We offer three versions of the five second test, the classic first devised by Jared Spool, and two new variants that we have devised.
five second test – A simple online usability test
Interview with author of Mental Modes:
These days I’m trying to call it behavior, motivation, philosophy, and emotion but stay away from statement of fact, references to things, preference, and the actual use of the tool. I want to know what people think as they walk down the hallway to go do something. I call this the hallway test.
What Is Your Mental Model? – Boxes and Arrows: The design behind the design
Card sorting involves users of a website ’sorting’ cards into groups that make the most sense to them. The cards represent content on the website. This process provides insight into how users think about information.
OptimalSort – What is it?
ProtoShare: Online Collaborative Website Development Tool.
ProtoShare is the only tool that enables your entire team to collaborate in real-time during all phases of website development. Team members can review work and provide timely feedback, ideas, and suggestions on clickable wireframes or creative content.
This is the same, yes, we all like In an absolut World, Tag Galaxy, Five 3D, Away 3D, Papervision, Sandy, Spectra, VaryWell.
Have a look at some of the examples here.Papervision: Fashion or victim?
Comet questions if this is a fad? It depends if you think Second Life is a fad. Now that the hype of last year has died; is Second Life still the future? The opportunity here is the uniquitious nature of Flash, to push 3d interfaces into the browser.
A new wireframing tool (for Windows). Beats Graffle because it exports as clickable HTML pages.
Axure – Wireframes, Prototypes, Specifications
Excellent sortable themes site:
wpSnap – Best WordPress Themes, Blogging Tips, Design Resources
Smashing Magazine has lots of resources for WP design, and some exclusive themes.
And some Unusual Wordpress Themes here
We create designs that catch attention and make your site stand out. From corporate identities to paradigm-shifting art sites, we can make the right design for you. Dont just take our word for it – see our extensive portfolio and see our creations for your self.
Design Disease
And for a softer touch
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A studio approach
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