How to visualize the possibility of drag’n’drop?
My web application contains a list of elements, which can be sorted by drag’n’drop. How should this feature be visually represented to users?
Is there an optimal font size?
For most website projects I’ve been involved with, the font size for the bulk text is usually 12px – 13px, but I’m wondering if this is a good size. I remember reading an article saying that font sizes on websites should be m…
Accessible CMS software [on hold]
My company needs to incorporate some CMS software into their public web site. We want software that produces semantic markup to maximise accessibility. Can anyone suggest any?
At the current time, we don’t need to limit the…
Accessible CMS software [on hold]
My company needs to incorporate some CMS software into their public web site. We want software that produces semantic markup to maximise accessibility. Can anyone suggest any?
At the current time, we don’t need to limit the…
Is highlighting important words a good idea?
Is it a good idea to highlight the important words in a text on a web page? What impact does it have on the reader? Does it help to understand the text or does it disturb?
What are the best resources for designing "accessible" interfaces?
I’m reading Steve Krug’s book “Don’t Make Me Think! A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability” and there are a few good sources that he points to that will help designers design more accesible interfaces. Here are some of the…
Whats more user friendly local authentication or remote authentication (OpenID, OAuth)
From a usability perspective only (not security), what do users find more comfortable?
A site with its own login page (need to sign up but then easier to login;
or a site with remote authentication (don’t need to sign up, b…
The must-read User Interface Book? [closed]
I’m looking for the Book that explains the essentials of user interface and user experience design.
I read Beautiful Visualization and Designing Interfaces from O’Reilly. I think they are very good but, I’m still looking fo…
How many elements are too many for one screen of a mobile (iOS/Android) application?
Without scrolling, what would be the maximum amount of centered buttons I could arrange on a vertical axis before it became too cluttered? Interface Builder gives suggested distances between elements, but should there be whi…
Best way to select a typeface?
What process do you use to select a typeface? How do you determine which types are best for long passages of text, which are best for headlines, etc.?