How can I convince others that text over background images is a bad idea?
I’m being pressured to build a feature that would make it easy for users to create web pages that feature large text over large images. Like this:
I am of the strong opinion that this design pattern is problematic for seve…
Why do some automated phone systems use a typing sound effect?
Sometimes when I call a company’s customer service phone number, an automated phone system answers. These systems will ask me questions to identify the type of information I am seeking, the type of problem I am experiencing,…
Why do some automated phone systems use a typing sound effect?
Sometimes when I call a company’s customer service phone number, an automated phone system answers. These systems will ask me questions to identify the type of information I am seeking, the type of problem I am experiencing,…
Replacing Dog as Man’s Best Friend
Interfaces that are more natural and human-like are likely to be easier for new users to adopt since we may lean toward treating them just like humans. In this article, Nicholas Bowman and Jaime Banks offer a discussion of what it means to be “social” with an interface.
Purpose of keys above each Braille key on Braille display
What are the keys on a Humanware Braillant keyboard, the ones found above each Braille key, the ones that look like small knobs that can be made to slide downwards towards the keys and probably slide back upwards on their own…
Even-grid-gallery vs uneven-grid-gallery vs list, in terms of simplicity / learning curve for first time users [on hold]
I am designing a menu app for a cafe and I would like to know how the following designs fare – in terms of simplicity / learning curve for first time users.
Uneven-grid-gallery design
Even-grid-gallery design
List design…
Icon for complex batch file import and process call to action [on hold]
I’m working on a SaaS tool feature (a small dashboard widget) that displays a queue of files that are ready to be processed. (In case of an empty queue, a green check is displayed).
I’m struggling in my search to find an app…
Braille display: input button to character output correspondence
I am looking for a chart of keypresses on a Braille display to character output. Can someone please point me to such a resource. Sorry if this post is slightly inadequate forr thissite, I don’t know where to post it.
Thanks….
Braille display buttons: touch configuration of upper buttons
I would like to know, on Braille displays, do the buttons in the top face have multiple configurations power button (eg., the button was pressed upwards, or downwards, sort of like with Max OS X mice, which have one button bu…
Phone input to call back after
I am creating a new website for my design/programming studio.
A good option is add box at the bottom of site like
“Please leave your phone number, we call back ” ?
Or maybe it is unnecessary element ?