How often have you found yourself on an ill-defined site redesign project? You know, the ones that you end up redesigning and restructuring every few years as you add new content. Or perhaps you spin up a new microsite because
Continue readingCategory: Content Strategy
Content strategy is all too often overlooked. From designing for readers to search and metadata to taxonomy, our authors explore the many facets of content.
Is the iPad mobile?
My Android phone died on the train when I was several stops away from my destination. I should have remembered where I was supposed to get off, but, like everyone else, I rely on technology to offload cognitive processes when
Continue readingNovices Orienteer, Experts Teleport
Expertise significantly impacts how we seek information online. Tyler Tate explores how the differences between novices and experts help us design better search interfaces for both groups of users.
Continue readingFaceted Finding with Super-Powered Breadcrumbs
Greg Nudelman’s recent research into faceted search reveals the weaknesses in half-way attempts to combine facets and breadcrumbs. He recommends a “super-breadcrumb” design that takes faceted search to the next level.
Continue readingThe Content Conundrum
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.