Monthly Archives: July 2010

Free Facebook GUI PSD from Smashing Magazine

Posted on July 23, 2010 by mikelee

This is for all you designers working on facebook apps and UI flows that involve going through facebook. get it here: Free Full Layered Facebook GUI PSD Kit In this post we release a free Facebook GUI PSD Kit, designed … Continue reading →

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LINK: Firefox 4 Beta: Tabs on Top Are Better – HumanCentric

Posted on July 21, 2010 by mikelee

Nice short explanation of why tabs placed above controls like the address bar works better from a design perspective. The new layout used in chrome, IE, and now the new Firefox 4 beta improves the interface according to several basic … Continue reading →

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An Open Platform for Innovation: Android vs iPhone

Posted on July 15, 2010 by mikelee

A little over a month ago, I purchased my first smartphone, a Nexus One. I’m on AT&T so I could have gone the iPhone route but I chose Android. I didn’t choose it because of any strong feelings about which … Continue reading →

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LINK: Zappos.com Redesign: Happy Cog

Posted on July 15, 2010 by mikelee

Happy Cog talks about their work redesigning zappos.com Initially, Happy Cog was brought in to assist in a comprehensive “re-skin” effort. As we began digging, several challenges were easy to diagnose. The old site lacked a core defining visual style … Continue reading →

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LINK: Debunking the Myths of Remote Usability Studies -uxmatters

Posted on July 6, 2010 by mikelee

Debunking the Myths of Remote Usability Studies Success in a diverse global marketplace increasingly demands that companies engage customers from diverse global backgrounds in both discussions and usability studies. However, funding for user research travel is becoming more limited, and … Continue reading →

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Even Chipmakers Need UX

Posted on July 1, 2010 by mikelee

It’s hard to imagine a part of an electronic device which is more removed from and esoteric to the end user than the processor chip. However, even Intel, a company that designs and manufactures chips, is interested in creating experiences. … Continue reading →

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