Web video is booming in popularity, but that doesn't mean that it's always used properly. Now, you don't have to be an Oscar-winning director to create valuable video content for your website. You have to have a vision and a plan, though, and without those things, whatever you shoot belongs on a blooper reel—not on your website.
Some websites outperform others, whether in their content, usability, design, features, etc. Details of interaction design and animation make a fundamental difference on modern websites. We’ll share some lessons drawn from various models and analyze why these simple patterns work so well.
Ready to enter the world of parallax scrolling websites? Yes, scrolling sites are absolutely everywhere. Sadly, sometimes they do little more than distract and disorient a user in an attempt to show off, but when done correctly, they can make the web a more exceptional place. At its best, parallax scrolling can help users explore content in an immersive and engaging way.
In 2020, millennials will have a stronghold on the economy as they inch their way up to 46% of the workforce. And, unlike generations of the past, Generation Y isn't satisfied with jobs that require a typical 9 to 5, nor those that operate based on traditional hierarchy. As it turns out, millennials value flexibility and freedom of choice, which is why, as more and more members of Gen Y enter the workforce, freelancing is proving to be a compatible and seriously viable option.
Dusty cars are renowned for getting plastered with rude words and even ruder illustrations of various private parts. However, this artist decided to do things a little differently - using the dust on this car to create a beautiful piece of art.
Le Leica C ne fait pas seulement clic clac, il propose aussi une connexion WiFi. Son lancement ne pouvait que passer par le réseau social dédié à l’image et transformé pour l’occasion en point de vente événementiel.
NADINE CHAHINE TALKS ABOUT HER PHD WORK USING EYE-TRACKING TO TEST HOW CHILDREN READ ARABIC SCRIPT. THE RESEARCH COULD LEAD TO NEW INSIGHTS ABOUT LITERACY IN THE ARABIC-SPEAKING WORLD.
These are the most popular Pens of 2013, as decided by our super fancy algorithm modified without the age penalty.
They are road signs for your daily rituals — the instantly recognized symbols and icons you press, click and ogle countless times a day when you interact with your computer. But how much do you know about their origins?
A/B testing is the process of experimenting with different options in order to measure the relative success of each one. Where the web is concerned, A/B testing can make it clear which design choices are most effective; clear to the designer and (more importantly) clear to the client.
If you look at some of the latest startup offices, there seems to be a competition to who can have the coolest ping pong tables, kitchen, and big TVs displaying real time data. But are they essential to office productivity and culture?
Designing and developing websites that work well on mobile devices is an important aspect of the work we do on today’s Web. This importance is reflected in the conversations I have with clients, almost all of whom list “support for mobile devices” as one of their top goals for a redesign — all except one, that is.
One of the most annoying things people say about UX is that it's "just common sense," or it's "something you just made up." Nothing could be further from the truth: UX is based on 200 years of scientific knowledge, 30 years of industry best practices and specifically applied research.
These days, when looking for expertise in time management, it is founders and entrepreneurs who are getting a crash course in the skill. These six founders have learned what works, what doesn't and how to rebound when even the most organized calendar overlaps.
My phone rang. In heavy metal. "Hi Jim!" The laugh hit me like a Heineken-fueled right cross. "Hey, Rene. So I'm making a new version of The Loop Magazine app..." That was great news. Dalrymple's Loop Magazine - which, full disclosure, I've written for twice - is an ode to Apple, tech, and music nerdery, and I enjoy it dearly. But, app-wise, it was already struggling to keep up with Jim's vision. And that's just when the bearded uppercut landed. "So, do you know this guy, Chris Harris?"
As a Japanese person living in Europe, I’m sometimes asked: “Japanese is a difficult language, isn’t it?” Those asking are often surprised when my answer is a simple: “No, actually, it’s not.”
Unique content that is useful or emotionally engaging, while staying relevant to the parent brand, is the Holy Grail.
While maybe no man is an island, almost every Mac is: Everyone uses a different desktop setup.
Walk in, tell ‘em you want to pay with PayPal, and walk out. That’s it.
