Usability testing for open-source projects?
I’m working (slowly) on an open-source project, and I was hoping to do some usability testing once it’s a bit further along. Also, hopefully the GIMP devs will notice this question ;-). I’m not sure how much can be done for $…
Scrollbar on the left
Is there a deep study that suggests to place a scrollbar on the right? Personally I move it to the left whenever possible (Firefox allow this, as well as xterm and emacs).
I know that placing a scrollbar on the left is consi…
Scrollbar on the left
Is there a deep study that suggests to place a scrollbar on the right? Personally I move it to the left whenever possible (Firefox allow this, as well as xterm and emacs).
I know that placing a scrollbar on the left is consi…
Using "Sign in" vs using "Log in"
Is there any research in this area, it seems “Sign in” is more common and hence more recommended.
OK/Cancel on left/right?
Should OK button be on left of Cancel button or vice versa?
Are there any studies suggesting either of the solutions?
OK/Cancel on left/right?
Should OK button be on left of Cancel button or vice versa?
Are there any studies suggesting either of the solutions?
OK/Cancel on left/right?
Should OK button be on left of Cancel button or vice versa?
Are there any studies suggesting either of the solutions?
OK/Cancel on left/right?
Should OK button be on left of Cancel button or vice versa?
Are there any studies suggesting either of the solutions?
One scrollbar or two for content + sidebar?
I’m working on a website design and trying to decide whether to have the sidebar scroll independently of the page content, or have just one scrollbar control both divs. What principle should I use to guide the decision? In which situations…
Interesting user interfaces from sci-fi movies & tv? [closed]
This Ars Technica article discusses the design principles of the Star Trek LCARS touch-based user interface from The Next Generation as it was imagined in 1987 and how it relates to Apple’s iPad.
Reading this article led me …