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0answers
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Simplest, cheapest solution for hosted A/B tests?
I'd like to test two designs for the same call-to-action before deploying the winner in anger.
An ideal solution would host both designs on a single URL, record the results and ge …
3
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1answer
20 views
Any good design patterns for managing columns in data-intensive/spreadsheet views?
I'm trying to move away from the "build a list" pattern we currently employ to manage what columns are shown. The disconnect and lack of "directness" between the table itself and t …
3
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3answers
59 views
Two search bars on the same page
Hi,
I'm currently working a new web project in my organisation. The project is a scientific database in the context of a much larger academic organisation. Unfortunately it means …
1
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1answer
63 views
Best designs out there
Would you share your favourite examples of UX? Why do them rock?
4
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4answers
88 views
Good, cheap screen recorder for usability testing?
I'm starting an effort to do "least you can do" usability testing in a company that currently does none. I will need to fight hard for any budget at all.
I have a Windows PC and …
1
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1answer
27 views
Drag/Drop Thumbnail Manager
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a little bit of advice on how to implement a fairly specific drag and drop interface requirement. My question is partly about the experience and partly a …
4
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3answers
78 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
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1answer
54 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 …
3
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5answers
119 views
Suggestions for an inexpensive usability lab?
I need to spec out a fairly inexpensive usability lab. Here's what I need:
Document camera
Monitor camera
Participant camera (for picture-in-picture)
Microphone to record partici …
1
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2answers
68 views
Does a tablet need a lockscreen?
Hey guys
I can't think of a valid reason for a tablet to have a lockscreen...
Could a hardware button that turns the screen on and off be enough?
The only reason for a lockscreen …
3
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8answers
153 views
What are some alternatives to “hover” on touch-based devices?
Came up recently in a 37signals podcast:
http://37signals.com/podcast/#episode18
The straightforward, "brute-force" solution is to just use the first touch on a UI object as the …
2
votes
5answers
197 views
what colors would you recommend to inform user about status?
for error, warning, notice, success, risk.
I'm asking thing question because I'm confused because according to accessibility we should not rely on color. so i have 2 question
Sho …
2
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4answers
75 views
Web apps should use desktop behavior or web behavior
We all heard that when building web apps we should help the user’s transition from the desktop to the browser as much as possible in a seamless and natural way and try to mimic the …
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4answers
105 views
Strategies for avoiding the ‘box of tools’ style of UI (i.e. no clear workflow)
In short: the software I develop has a nicely guided workflow for the first half of its process, but is very back-and-forth in the latter half. How can I improve this?
Background …
4
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4answers
131 views
Best book that covers GESTALT’s theories?
I've been doing some research on Gestalt, and I've seen a number of articles online that merge User Experience and Gestalt theories, but I haven't seen an entire book with the same …