notes on interaction design

April 27, 2012

Skeuomorphic interface design finds favor with developers; users skeptical

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A more recent approach to graphical user interface design, skeuomorphism is the practice of making a digital app mimic the appearance of its analog counterpart. It is also the center of some controversy in the design world, with some people … Continue reading

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April 19, 2012

Designers question design pioneer’s ideas

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A recent suggestion by Jakob Nielsen, web design usability pioneer, has been met with open skepticism. Nielsen commented on the rise of mobile websites, stating that companies should create trimmed down versions of their pages for mobile users, cutting content … Continue reading

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April 13, 2012

Google improves social web UI design

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Users saw a new side of Google+ Wednesday morning when the website launched its new GUI design. The new website is aimed at creating a more simplistic and flexible experience on the social network, according to Vic Gundotra, senior vice … Continue reading

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April 06, 2012

Google goggles spark mixed reactions

Google has never been known for focusing on the aesthetics in its device interface development. Its newest experience, Project Glass, may change that perception though. Putting the functions and features of a smartphone into a pair of slim, futuristic-looking glasses may seem like an amazing new venture, but will it catch on, or even work at all? Continue reading

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March 30, 2012

Siri’s popularity still strong, though some users want to see more

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According to a recent Parks Associates survey, over half of iPhone 4S users are “very satisfied” with Siri, the voice-command feature introduced in October 2011.

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March 23, 2012

New Mac OS X app gives web and UI developers improved design tool

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Bohemian Coding recently released a video of the beta edition of Sketch 2.0, a vector drawing tool specifically for web UI design. The newest version will improve on the tools offered in Sketch, which should help developers go from design … Continue reading

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March 16, 2012

Dropbox keeps it simply with new user interface

The popular cloud-based file syncing company Dropbox released an overhaul of its graphic user interface design, slimming down and simplifying the appearance of the website. The update focuses on the web UI design, and also adds a few new features like the ability to drag and drop files, as well as image and video thumbnails.

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March 08, 2012

New iPad focuses on high definition, 4G

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Apple had technophiles and casual observers alike buzzing yesterday when it announced the newest iteration of its iPad, which introduces a high-definition display and 4G-connectivity options to the hugely popular tablet. One major change is the improved Retina Display for … Continue reading

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March 06, 2012

Android 4.0 interface design released

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Google has released graphic user interface design sketches for the fourth edition of the Android mobile operating system, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich. These interface stencils are intended to assist developers with mobile application design for the new features of Android … Continue reading

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March 01, 2012

Does new Windows 8 interface copy Linux?

Microsoft’s announcement of the changes to the graphical user interface design for Windows 8 has sent shockwaves through the tech community. The removal of the start menu marks a massive change for the 26-year-old operating system, and many other changes have made some experts say that Microsoft may be the new leader in touch-based GUI design. Continue reading

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