An interesting article over at UX Magazine. They discuss Complexity vs Simplicity in design. They summaries the article nicely with “experience should be the result of using UX design to find what is meaningful to that end user and present it in the best way possible”.
Stripping out the complexity to create simple designs is often a designers first thought, but it’s the balance of both needs which create clear and meaningful experiences.
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An interesting animation which illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. If you go to about 5 minutes in the video they talk about how people are motivated.
The use off humor through illustrations a is a great way to keep the user fully engaged with this 10 minute piece.
Chrome fastball a combination of task-based activities which the user has to complete as quickly as possible.
It took me 02:59, 11366 out of 48073 players, which is “Chrome fast”.
Awesome Iconic set – 124 icons available in PNG, SVG, SWC, OFT/TTF/EOT and Omnigraffle stencil. Boom!
Set available from somerandomdude.com/projects/iconic/
The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood is at Glastonbury with the Mum’s Tattoo Parlor for a second year running. Please show your support and visit the Parlor. Good luck to Karmarama with the tatt’s.
For more on the White Ribbon Alliance and the please visit: http://www.whiteribbonalliance.org
A short graphic film highlighting the scandalous lack of attention for many women who still die giving birth around the world.
