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Tactful Error Messages in Web Application Design

Posted January 22, 2009

In my previous article, I touched on the idea that users of web applications perceive error messages as direct communication from the developer or proprietors of the site in use, and that these messages are an extension of an ongoing brand conversation that exists. I also briefly mentioned the need …

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Posted in User Interface Design
Tagged as error messages, tact, brand conversations, web application design, and user interface design

Error Messages in Web Applications and Customers Perceptions

Posted January 14, 2009

The other day over sushi I was having a conversation with a few guys and we found ourselves chuckling over a peculiarity we found with the women in our lives. It seems that when talking to our significant others, a bit of tact is necessary to get our way, even though we're essentially saying the sam…

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Shawn Adrian is a 30 year old freelance designer in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Check out his other project QuoteRobot:

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