Author Archives: Brian
Jane Bozarth Asks, “Do You See?”
So when designing, be careful of using color as a cue – remember that there are those who may miss it. Boldness, contrast, and pattern differentiation can go a long way toward preventing problems. Also, always, always look at programs on a… continue reading »
Apple Does it Again – AssistiveTouch
From David Pogue, in “Apple’s AssistiveTouch Helps the Disabled Use a Smartphone” iPhone was already pretty good at helping out if you’re blind or deaf. But until iOS 5 came along, it was tough rocks if you had motor-control problems…… continue reading »
DevLearn Presentation
I gave a presentation at DevLearn on Wednesday. Here are the slides from that presentation. I love Speaker Deck! I’ll have much more posted to the resource section in the next week. Remember the User: Improving Usability and Accessibility in… continue reading »
A Braille App for the Visually Impaired
Progress.
Unsubscribe Redundancy
Let’s see. First, I clicked the tiny “unsubscribe” link in your email. Second, I confirmed that I indeed did click on that tiny link because I wanted to unsubscribe. Now, you send me another email letting me know it was… continue reading »
Visual Enforcement Kit
From illegible text to unforgivable font choices, there should be a tag here for most of the things you want to say when someone shows you an iffy mockup. – The Next Web: Visual Enforcement Kit (via Trina Rimmer)
Design is About Solving Problems
Design is About Solving Problems
Spotify Install Screen
Another wonderful Mac OS X install screen. Well designed, simple, and user friendly. Thank you Spotify.
Steam Installation on Mac
I don’t know why all Mac software developers don’t use an install interface like this. It’s easy and simple.
Focus on the Users of your Learning Content
This article from Tom Kuhlmann relating reality TV to developing elearning is pretty solid. What I liked most, though, was his recommendation to “Design for Others.” Most of the people who make it to the television competitions already have some… continue reading »