Prototyping & Sketching

Hi,

in the last days a read a lot of articles about prototyping and sketching and today I want to share with you some interesting links about this topic.

The first link is a IxDA discussion about "How many alternatives, concepts, or sketches are enough?" . So how can we be sure to create the best (or one of the best) design solution -> here a short visualisation.

Magnetic prototype
Another nice idea I read about in the last week is the magnetic prototype. I think this could be a really good method to test different UIs if you already know which controls you will need. I haven't used it so far, but i will try it.

Prototyping with Visio
The third link I want to share with you is a tool that could support you to create wireframes with Visio. There are controls and widgets available, also in a sketchy style. The ressources and a introduction are available >here.

The Website Stencil Kit
And for all they want to draw by hand, but are not so skilled .. here a tool that could probably help you a lot.... (Design Commission Shop)

Br, Claudia

Integrating User Experience and Agile (Cooper)

Hi,

here you can find an interesting video of a Q&A session by Alan Cooper and colleagues at the company pivot lab. The discussion is about the interaction design process and the challenges of integrating user experience and agile.

... the cooper blog ...
... the video ...

Regards Claudia

10 ways to ...

Hi,

today I want recommend you two interesting articles by the smashing magazine.

10 useful techniques to improve your user interface design
This articel sometimes refers to basics of visual perception, for example "White space indicates relationships" and "Using contrast to manage focus".

10 principles of effective web design
This article deals with the user attention and again the topic "Don't make users think"...

... the examples in the articles of the smashing magazine are really well visualized.. and you will find many more interesting articles like 10 Usability Nightmares You Should Be Aware Of and for the friends of Fitts' Law 30 Usability Issues To Be Aware Of (@ Ver: Only a few sentences about fitts.. don't worry ;-) )...

.. have fun,
Claudia

How do you design? - A Compendium of Models

Hi all,

today i want to share with you a link to a book which is written by Hugh Dubberly. He also writes articles for the magazine "Interactions".

The new book is called "How do you design" and is a compendium of design models. For the book Dubberly has collected over 100 descriptions of design and development processes.

The book (PDF) is available online > here.

Regards Claudia