A Good UX Strategy
A general outline of some of the concepts in the UX process such as wireframing, storyboarding, mockups, prototypes and more!
Three Free Tools for Absolute Beginners to Web Development
Getting started with web app development? I have made a little video to give you a head start by showing you three free products you might want to put on your computer.
Alternatives to the Google Ecosystem
I have been a little creeped out by Google ads following me online. They track what you search for, sites you visit on Chrome, and the contents of your emails. They’re even putting targeted ads in my email on newsletters I subscribe to. Of course, Google doesn’t charge me for anything – Gmail, Google Drive, … Read moreAlternatives to the Google Ecosystem
In July Google Chrome will Mark all HTTP sites as “Not Secure”
Google is doing something good here. If a website isn’t using SSL (i.e. https://), it is easily hackable. It’s not something I do, but there is even freeware like the Beef Project that gives someone a UI to exploit non-secure http sites. In the latest post from the Google Security Blog, Google let us all … Read moreIn July Google Chrome will Mark all HTTP sites as “Not Secure”
Former Facebook and Google Employees are Fighting What They Helped Create
Remember Google’s slogan in their early days? It was “Don’t Be Evil.” Yes, really. Ok, now that you’ve stopped laughing, you should know that some former employees of both Google and Facebook have started an organization called the Center for Human Technology. Their website states the problem clearly: What began as a race to monetize … Read moreFormer Facebook and Google Employees are Fighting What They Helped Create
HTML5 Starter Files
I just posted a new repository of some HTML5 page starter code. Feel free to clone it, fork it, or download it for your own use.
Anil Dash: A Voice for the Moral Imagination in Technology
As I continue to find topics related to ethical design, one name that seems to steadily pop-up is that of Anil Dash. I like that he is bringing this to more people’s attention. Here’s a quick video of him answering the question that my blog asks in every post: Does Technology Need to Be Ethical? … Read moreAnil Dash: A Voice for the Moral Imagination in Technology
White Space: Ahhhhhh!
The marketing people at Apple know how to make people feel good. It’s a big part of the company’s success. One thing that they do really well, on their website and on their physical packaging, is the use of white space. The term, white space, simply means the empty space that is not used for … Read moreWhite Space: Ahhhhhh!
Experts Say Facebook Apps are Bad for Kids
I have been aware for at least three decades how the music industry targets and hooks into young people for the rest of their lives. For teens (and pre-teens) music is not only formative but also defines a kid’s identity and groups of friends. At that age, a 4/4 beat at 140 bps with frequencies … Read moreExperts Say Facebook Apps are Bad for Kids
What are the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Imagine you own a store, and on the front door you have a big sign that says “Visually impaired and other handicapped people are not welcome!” That would be awful. But you might already be doing that.