Design News- Finger-Friendly Design: Ideal Mobile Touchscreen Target SizesIn darts, hitting the bulls-eye is harder to do than hitting any other part of the dartboard. This is because the bullseye is the smallest target. This same principle can also apply to touch targets on mobile devices. Smaller touch targets are harder for users to hit than larger ones. When you’re designing mobile interfaces, it’s best to make your targets […]
- Beautiful Covers: An Interview With Chip KiddThe work of Chip Kidd spans design, writing and, most recently, rock ’n’ roll. He definitely has the charisma to get ahead in that third field. He is best known for his unconventional book jackets, but he has published two novels of his own: The Learners and Τhe Cheese Monkeys. Uninterested in design trends and fashions, he often draws inspiration from co […]
- Stop Writing Project ProposalsAfter several grueling days I had finally finished the proposal. I sent it off and waited for a response. Nothing. After a few weeks, I discovered that they were “just looking”. Despite the urgency and aggressive timeline for the RFP (Request For Proposal) plus the fact that we had done business with this organization before, the project was a no-go. My d […]
- How To Recruit A UX DesignerThe Web has entered an era of user-centricity. If businesses are to attract new customers and retain existing ones, they must create websites and apps that deliver intuitive and tailored experiences. Whether you run an online retailer or a not-for-profit community website, the user experience is mission critical. As a consequence, we have seen a real surg […]
- The Smashing Book #3: All Good Things Come In ThreesYes, the brand new Smashing Book #3 is coming. The printing press is warming up, the illustrations are finished, and the chapters are being proofread. This third book is the best printed book we’ve produced so far: it is a valuable, cutting-edge, high-quality printed book that any Web designer should have on their bookshelf. This time, we’ve also prepared […]
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Add Facebook Share Button to Craigslist
May 15, 2011 | Category: Binghamton Web Design
One of the things you can do to help get more out of your craigslist page is to add a Facebook share button!
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Google Introduces the “Like” +1 button
April 5, 2011 | Category: Google +1
It seems that Google refuses to give up and is trying to push once again its way into the social space, by introducing a new feature called “+1″ that it will basically have the same functionality as the Facebook “Like” button does (share recommended content with other people). And yes, even though Facebook has been [...]
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March 18, 2011 | Category: Binghamton Web Design
Here’s an email I got from Zazzle, which shows something really cool that I didn’t know they did…Photo Sculptures! Decorate with photo sculptures! Starting right now, you have exactly four hours to save 50% on any custom photo sculpture from Zazzle. Turn your favorite photo into a special 3-D keepsake that will look great in [...]
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January 24, 2011 | Category: Binghamton Web Design, Facebook
A new scam that appeals to both our egos and instinct for voyeurism is spreading like wildfire on Facebook. An app going by various names, including ProfileSpy and Pro Check, claims it will offer insight into how many people have viewed your Facebook profile if you fill out a short survey and grant the app [...]
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January 23, 2011 | Category: Binghamton Web Design, sign generators
There are all kinds of online sign generators, here’s a list of some that might make your quick project a little more fun… Plane Banners – the cheapest and easiest way to get your message in the sky. http://goo.gl/qRGdd For a WHOLE lot more- I mean the mother-load of these things, this link will take [...]
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January 3, 2011 | Category: Binghamton Web Design, Wordpress Tips and Hacks
WordPress is the most powerful and flexible personal publishing platform available today, the Word Press interface is very easy to use and it takes care of all of the programming for you. This means it can be easily extended to add functionality and thus can be any kind of site a small business might want. [...]
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