ideas | Michael Gaigg: Über UI/UX Design

26Jun0

Highlights of Week 25/2011

Colors in Web Design: An Exploration (by Kayla Knight) - in-depth reflection about color theory
Top 10 Project Management Software for Remote Teams (by Rean) - exactly what the title says
An Exploration of Website Redesigns: Tips and Examples (by Mohammad Moradi) - make a plan and consider doing it at all (sometimes)
#19: Sketchnotes (by Eva-Lotta Lamm) - inspiring perspective on taking notes that aren't boring
10 Big Brand Lessons From The Corporate Social Media Summit (by Rohit) - talking about brands and their approaches to success
Getting to grips with a mobile accessibility strategy (by iheni) - great approach on trying to establish a mobile accessibility strategy
5 Dangerous Ideas for Designers (by Scott Berkun) - be an ambassador of good ideas and sell and defend them to the right people at the right time
HOW TO: Choose a PHP Framework for Your Next Project (by Kelli Shaver) - pick your weapons...
Brainstorming Tips and Techniques for Freelancers (by Samar Owais) - in the end it all depends on you and how you set up the rules, but good tips in here

10Apr0

Observations versus Recommendations (by Harry Brignull) - use the FOG method, mark your statements Fact, Opinion or Guess
Top 10 Free Source Code Editors – Reviewed (by hongkiat) - a listing of 11 free editors with their Pros and Cons
How to Spot and Avoid Web Copy that Kills Websites (by Rick Sloboda) - here some downfalls of the often overlooked but actually really important subject of copy on the web
Login / Registration Form: Ideas and Beautiful Examples (by bellefoong) - a little login inspiration, nice collection
Progressive Disclosure in User Interfaces (by Alexander Dawson) - nice intro plus advantages and disadvantages
The 5 Models Of Content Curation (by Rohit Bhargava) - content curation in its various situations explained
9 Ways To A Better Interview (by Mitch Joel) - in my opinion it boils down to caring about the other person and the subject and not getting hung up on standard questions and a script
Tips for Creating an Excellent E-Commerce Website (by Mathew Carpenter) - some interesting tips here

Michael Gaigg is Lead UI Engineer in Esri's Professional Services Division.

He has been designing map application for over 10 years and can't stop thinking about improving them.

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