2
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1answer
25 views
Naming categories/features
Hi,
I'm working for a site that is basically a regional/provincial hub for everything from events to classified ads.
When you first get on the homepage you get provincial news, e …
4
votes
1answer
44 views
Are there any design patterns for interacting with 3D objects on a multi touch surface?
I'm in a project were we would like users to interact with a 3D object. Users should be able to zoom, pan and rotate in all dimensions without using extra tools. I'm looking for be …
1
vote
1answer
70 views
Web apps behavior
Should a web apps loose is header when there is a need to scroll to see more content? Does this web apps should be using more the web behaviors (like, lets say Overstock.com) or sh …
4
votes
1answer
47 views
Google Mapping: Any guidelines or research
We are using Google Mapping functionality more and more in our site builds, mainly because its free but from a UX perspective, users seem to be the most comfortable using it and ha …
2
votes
2answers
116 views
Writing Semantic Content
I've seen several questions similar to this one, but not what I'm looking for, could swear I saw an article about this recently, but no luck digging up. I think this is a question, …
11
votes
9answers
221 views
What is the worst thing about UX?
As someone looking to break into the UX field, I'm wondering what I should be preparing myself for and thought I'd throw out this question in a very general sense.
3
votes
3answers
98 views
Comparing UX with Architecture
It's fairly well known that real world architects don't reach their prime until they're into their 40's or 50's, because architecture is such a cross-disciplinary subject and it ta …
8
votes
8answers
175 views
A button with a link: understandable or confusing?
I'm working on a design of a touchscreen version of some web application. Since it's a touchscreen I would like all clickable elements to be rather big and easy to tap (it's a simp …
6
votes
3answers
86 views
Carousels - required to show number of items?
If you do choose to have a carousel, is it important to show the user how many items they have left to scroll through? In a true carousel it will be circular, but in either case do …
3
votes
6answers
77 views
Accepting Ts & Cs before downloading a file / image
One of our projects requires a change to some functionality on a website. At present the use can select the 'Download' link to download an image / file. This link opens the standar …
7
votes
8answers
199 views
Is it right to make account deletion difficult?
You know the deal. You sign up to a site, receive a couple of emails and realise you no longer want to receive the drivel that hits your inbox. So you try and delete your account. …
11
votes
25answers
3k views
The best UI you have ever used…?
There are loads of 'FAIL', 'Bloopers', 'bad experience' and similar sites out there that cataglogue all the crap that is produced - and they are easy to populate.
There are sites …
6
votes
3answers
248 views
Form design: Labels above the field or to the side of the field? What about prompt text and validation messages? Can you provide examples?
Which layout works best for your users?:
Field labels on the side of fields
Field labels above the data entry fields
What about prompt text, format tips, examples and validatio …
6
votes
5answers
291 views
GUI-wise, how should we prepare for the physical ergonomics of touchscreen devices?
Touchscreen devices are becoming more popular these days, especially mobile ones. The market is full of great smartphones with different platforms and from different makers. The iP …
5
votes
7answers
317 views
Choose Your Country: Best Usability approach
I'm looking at potentially designing a site which will have 'mirrors' in multiple sites around the world. I am experimenting with the best method to help users change both their co …