Dan Roam kicked off the 2010 IA Summit by sharing his unique approach that helps solve complex problems through visual thinking.
Visual and Visible
Aaron Travis explores the importance of using sketchy wireframes early in the project
cycle. He then discusses the conversion of computer-based sketches into traditional wireframes and includes an analysis of “sketchy” capabilities of popular software tools.”
Sketchy Wireframes
When you can't (or shouldn't) draw a straight line
Designers often dismiss deep consideration of content. Chris Detzi shows how this affects project implementation and helps us
create experiences that hold
content more effectively.
The Content Conundrum
Bridging the gap between design and content
Visual design of software interfaces is becoming increasingly complex due to more possibilities and fewer platform standards. Milan Guenther introduces how to support interaction with the visible part of software, using photography as an example.
Photos for interaction
Visual Interface Design: The photography example
Jamie Owen explores how we can best utilize cues in our work by understanding how memory, cognitive psychology, and multimedia research affect how information is encoded and retrieved.
Cues, The Golden Retriever
How our natural responses to stimuli can inform the design process
In this article, part five of a series, the author describes ways to enhance the long-term value and user experience quality of portals by encouraging portability and natural patterns of dialog and interaction around aggregated content.
Enhancing Dashboard Value and User Experience
Jeff Parks talks to a few of the very talented folks from VizThink ’08.
Using Design Visuals To Communicate Ideas
A Podcast from Vizthink '08
This article is the fourth in a series sharing a design framework for dashboards and portals. In this installment, Joe Lamantia demonstrates how to connect content containers to ease navigation at all levels of the architecture.
Connectors for Dashboards and Portals
Joe Lamantia dives deep into the components of the building block system. Each has a place in his design framework for dashboards and portals. See how you too can use these same elements in your work. (Part 3 in a series)
Building Block Definitions (Containers)
A map-based approach to building a content inventory allows it to be a tool from the concept stages and throughout the life of the website. Patrick Walsh tells us why to use them, shows us how to create the maps, and how to leverage them over the long haul.