Category Archives: Facets

Resources on Faceted Navigation Design
These days it’s expected to be able to narrow search results with filters, e.g., on the left side of the results page. Called faceted navigation, this is a way to improve overall findability of information, particularly on sites with large

Resources on Faceted Navigation Design
These days it’s expected to be able to narrow search results with filters, e.g., on the left side of the results page. Called faceted navigation, this is a way to improve overall findability of information, particularly on sites with large
Top 5 Posts in 2011 on Experiencing Information
Here is a list of my top posts in 2011, in order of the number of views each became. #1. …On Communicating Strategy for Design 19 June 2011 I’m really happy this came at the top of the list because it
Top 5 Posts in 2011 on Experiencing Information
Here is a list of my top posts in 2011, in order of the number of views each became. #1. …On Communicating Strategy for Design 19 June 2011 I’m really happy this came at the top of the list because it
Faceted Navigation: Displaying and Forecasting Magnitude
One of the advantages of the prevailing model of faceted filtering on the web is the display of magnitude, or the size of the resulting set of items after selecting a filter value. You’ve seen this already: I’m talking about the
Faceted Navigation: Displaying and Forecasting Magnitude
One of the advantages of the prevailing model of faceted filtering on the web is the display of magnitude, or the size of the resulting set of items after selecting a filter value. You’ve seen this already: I’m talking about the
WORKSHOP: Web Navigation and Faceted Search Design – Saturday Oct 22 in NYC
I’m happy to announce I’ll be giving a one-day workshop on some my favorite topics in New York City: What: “Web Navigation and Faceted Search Design” When: Saturday October 22, 9:00-5:00 Where: General Assembly, 902 Broadway, NY, NY, 10010 General Assembly is hosting
WORKSHOP: Web Navigation and Faceted Search Design – Saturday Oct 22 in NYC
I’m happy to announce I’ll be giving a one-day workshop on some my favorite topics in New York City: What: “Web Navigation and Faceted Search Design” When: Saturday October 22, 9:00-5:00 Where: General Assembly, 902 Broadway, NY, NY, 10010 General Assembly is hosting
ROI Of Faceted Navigation?
Faceted navigation is widespread on the web (a.k.a faceted search and faceted browse). It’s become an expected standard. I’ve written several posts on the subject and also have a popular workshop on faceted navigation. (Next one: 22 Oct 2011 in NYC).
ROI Of Faceted Navigation?
Faceted navigation is widespread on the web (a.k.a faceted search and faceted browse). It’s become an expected standard. I’ve written several posts on the subject and also have a popular workshop on faceted navigation. (Next one: 22 Oct 2011 in NYC).
Human Computer Information Retrieval (HCIR) Workshop at HCI 2011
I’m honored to be on the organizing team for the first European workshop on HCIR at the HCI 2011 conference in Newcastle on July 4. See the workshop website for more details. We are looking for submissions from industry professionals, as
Human Computer Information Retrieval (HCIR) Workshop at HCI 2011
I’m honored to be on the organizing team for the first European workshop on HCIR at the HCI 2011 conference in Newcastle on July 4. See the workshop website for more details. We are looking for submissions from industry professionals, as
Announcing Workshops In Sydney – April 28-29, 2011
Are you in OZ and want to learn about faceted search, strategic alignment diagrams, IA, navigation and more this April? I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be giving 2 workshops in Sydney on April 28-29, 2011! See the workshop website for more
Announcing Workshops In Sydney – April 28-29, 2011
Are you in OZ and want to learn about faceted search, strategic alignment diagrams, IA, navigation and more this April? I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be giving 2 workshops in Sydney on April 28-29, 2011! See the workshop website for more
UX Fest Feb 2011 – Four Workshops With William Hudson and James Kalbach
I’m proud to be part of William Hudson’s UX Fest in London in February 2011. We’re planning 4 workshops in all: Dynamic User Experience: Ajax Design & Usability, 07-Feb-11 (William Hudson) Agile User Experience & UCD, 08-Feb-11 (William Hudson) Designing Web
UX Fest Feb 2011 – Four Workshops With William Hudson and James Kalbach
I’m proud to be part of William Hudson’s UX Fest in London in February 2011. We’re planning 4 workshops in all: Dynamic User Experience: Ajax Design & Usability, 07-Feb-11 (William Hudson) Agile User Experience & UCD, 08-Feb-11 (William Hudson) Designing Web
Faceted Navigation: Grouping – An UnTapped Potential?
In the broadest sense of the term, “relevance” in information seeking is difficult to pin down. If we say information is “relevant,” we also need to ask to whom is it relevant, which parts, in which context, and for what
Faceted Navigation: Grouping – An UnTapped Potential?
In the broadest sense of the term, “relevance” in information seeking is difficult to pin down. If we say information is “relevant,” we also need to ask to whom is it relevant, which parts, in which context, and for what
Faceted Navigation: SEO and Facets
Faceted navigation, when done well, can help customers find what they are looking for quicker and in a more satisfying way. This is good for business and for the bottom line. After all, customers can’t buy what they can’t find.
Faceted Navigation: SEO and Facets
Faceted navigation, when done well, can help customers find what they are looking for quicker and in a more satisfying way. This is good for business and for the bottom line. After all, customers can’t buy what they can’t find.
Faceted Navigation: Typical Structures for Values
Facets are categories that describe the properties of an object or collection of objects. Facet categories then have values. In faceted navigation schemes, the values are the things you click on to navigate to a set of items or to
Faceted Navigation: Typical Structures for Values
Facets are categories that describe the properties of an object or collection of objects. Facet categories then have values. In faceted navigation schemes, the values are the things you click on to navigate to a set of items or to
Faceted Navigation: Bring Back the Dead Ends (post by Pete Bell)
Pete Bell, from Endeca, makes an interesting observation about greying out non-relevant options when filtering with facets instead of hiding them. See his post “Search Facets: Bring Back the Dead Ends.” His example comes from the B&H Photo website, and
Faceted Navigation: Bring Back the Dead Ends (post by Pete Bell)
Pete Bell, from Endeca, makes an interesting observation about greying out non-relevant options when filtering with facets instead of hiding them. See his post “Search Facets: Bring Back the Dead Ends.” His example comes from the B&H Photo website, and
Faceted Navigation: Layout and Display of Facets
This is part of a series of posts on faceted navigation design. Previous related posts include “Showing More Values Part 1” and “Part 2.” Also look out for posts written after this one. Overall, my interest in faceted navigation stems
Faceted Navigation: Layout and Display of Facets
This is part of a series of posts on faceted navigation design. Previous related posts include “Showing More Values Part 1” and “Part 2.” Also look out for posts written after this one. Overall, my interest in faceted navigation stems
Faceted Navigation: Showing More Values part 2
This is an update and extension to a previous post on showing more values in faceted navigation. First, I’d like to add one more approach to showing more values. 7. Overlay Dialog Window Clicking a “more” link or “show all”
Faceted Navigation: Showing More Values part 2
This is an update and extension to a previous post on showing more values in faceted navigation. First, I’d like to add one more approach to showing more values. 7. Overlay Dialog Window Clicking a “more” link or “show all”
Faceted Navigation: Showing More Values
My workshop on faceted Navigation Design in Cologne at the IA Konferenz 2010 was a success, from my perspective. It really got me thinking about the details of design solutions and ways to structure discussion around very specific aspects of
Faceted Navigation: Showing More Values
My workshop on faceted Navigation Design in Cologne at the IA Konferenz 2010 was a success, from my perspective. It really got me thinking about the details of design solutions and ways to structure discussion around very specific aspects of