Simplicity over Complexity?

I finally finished reading John Maeda's "The Laws of Simplicity." For some reason I had put this book down and it got lost in the stack with only a few chapters left to read. The book is small and to the point: simplicity is not only a quality it is also a strategic foundation.

 

Car Talk

My current daily driver is a 21-year-old Nissan Maxima wagon that came with a relatively unique feature: voice warnings. Its an interesting case study for user centered design.

 

Subject to Change

In preparation for our upcoming UX Workshop, I have been reading through the latest literature to explore different perspectives and gain new insight. One of the books I recently finished was "Subject to Change" written by the folks at Adaptive Path. More than anything else the book was an affirmation.

 

In the Loop this Week

Here is what the team at Clearwired has been reading lately (week 45.08):

 

Inform and UX Workshop

You have asked and we have delivered. Today we're announcing new services that our clients have been clamoring for. We now officially offer Usability Testing, Expert Evaluation, and Training services.

 

In the Loop this Week

Outstanding Belgian graphic/web designer Veerle Pieters announced a redesign of her business site Duoh!

 

Contrarians in the Eye of the Storm

Magazine racks are bulging with articles about where to stash your money, where to cut expenses and whether or not we're in an actual recession. When widespread pessimism about the economy abounds, the wise seek out opportunities and have planned for them well in advance.

 

The Uber Header Arrives

IDEO recently launched a redesign of their website. I wonder if they're going to start a new trend: the Uber Header.

 

In the Loop this Week

Here is what the team at Clearwired has been reading lately (week 43.08) regarding business in New Mexico, technology, design, and user experience:

 

In the Loop this week

Here is what the team at Clearwired has been reading lately regarding business in New Mexico, technology, design, and user experience:

 

 

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