Sometimes all it takes is seeing a single design element on a web site to inspire me on a project - that's why I've created this PSD of UI elements and buttons. Hopefully it will inspire you and give you at least one element to build future projects with. Each of the elements is in it's own Photosho…
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20 Free Handmade Buttons & UI Elements In One PSD
Posted December 29, 2009
The 5 W's in Web Application Design: 10 Useful Questions to Answer
Posted January 28, 2009
A subject I enjoyed in high school was English. Unfortunately in my 11th year, my English class was directly after lunch break and I enjoyed being outside with my friends more than I did being in school. During one of those times that I actually attended the class there was an interesting discussion…
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 …
4 Great UI Designs for E-Commerce Web Sites
Posted November 28, 2008
E-commerce is one of those areas where great design really adds to the user experience. Whether it's injecting some extra excitement into the shopping sensation, or presenting a lot of information in an easy to digest manner, we have our work cut out for us as designers while creating UI for e-comme…
UI Design Examples from the Web - Jott
Posted July 30, 2008
Yesterday I came across a fantastic little web app called Jott that allows me to add tasks to my to do list with my voice. Not only that, but it's nicely complimented by a flawless iPhone app. Here are some examples of the user interface design to hopefully inspire you.
Simple is Better
Jott's tag…
UI Design Examples to Inspire You - Big Human
Posted July 17, 2008
Fellow designers and friends Rus Yusupov and Dominik Hofmann have created a beautiful and functional little web app called Big Human that's perfect for this series I'm writing on inspirational user interface design. Prepare to be inspired.
Big Human
In an effort to easily share music with one anoth…
Web User Interface Design, Example Study: Viviti Toolbar
Posted June 18, 2008
Now that Viviti is rolling along with full beta steam, we're getting a lot of feedback and I find myself re-thinking parts of the user interface design. I thought it might be interesting to discuss my thinking while re-designing the editor toolbar.
In order to understand my thoughts on re-design, I'…
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