Category Archives: Interaction Design
Docking Navigation Bars – Web Navigation Trend
I a previous post I pointed to a recent trend of having a static navigation bar at the bottom of the page–the static footer bar. This navigation mechanism is usually a type of utility navigation or tool bar of sorts.
Docking Navigation Bars – Web Navigation Trend
I a previous post I pointed to a recent trend of having a static navigation bar at the bottom of the page–the static footer bar. This navigation mechanism is usually a type of utility navigation or tool bar of sorts.
Scroll-Activated Dynamic Menus – Web Navigation Trend
“Also known as fly-out menus, pull-down menus, or pop-up menus, dynamic menus provide quick access to navigation options. They are considered “dynamic” because visitors must interact with them before they display. After the visitor selects a navigation option with a
Scroll-Activated Dynamic Menus – Web Navigation Trend
“Also known as fly-out menus, pull-down menus, or pop-up menus, dynamic menus provide quick access to navigation options. They are considered “dynamic” because visitors must interact with them before they display. After the visitor selects a navigation option with a
Static Footer Bars – Web Navigation Trend
Well, maybe the title of this post is a little misleading: static footer bars aren’t really new. Facebook had one years ago. What’s new(ish), however, is how widespread they’ve become–something of a trend these days. Below is one from CNET.com
Static Footer Bars – Web Navigation Trend
Well, maybe the title of this post is a little misleading: static footer bars aren’t really new. Facebook had one years ago. What’s new(ish), however, is how widespread they’ve become–something of a trend these days. Below is one from CNET.com
The Problem With The Semantic Web: Usability
Check out Duane Degler’s presentation User Interfaces for the Semantic Web. In skimming it, I came across this quote from semantic web guru Ora Lassila, which comes from his blog post Semantic Web Soul Searching: After 10+ years of work into
The Problem With The Semantic Web: Usability
Check out Duane Degler’s presentation User Interfaces for the Semantic Web. In skimming it, I came across this quote from semantic web guru Ora Lassila, which comes from his blog post Semantic Web Soul Searching: After 10+ years of work into
Wikipedia Roll
Here’s an interesting mashup: Wikipedia Roll. I’m pointing to the page for “Usability” but you can search on any term. Looks like they are doing some type of entity extraction to cluster facet-like groupings of concepts on the fly. That’s
Wikipedia Roll
Here’s an interesting mashup: Wikipedia Roll. I’m pointing to the page for “Usability” but you can search on any term. Looks like they are doing some type of entity extraction to cluster facet-like groupings of concepts on the fly. That’s
Bumptop Interface
Paul Sherman has a good article in UX Matters called Where’s My Stuff? Beyond the Nested Folder Metaphor. It includes a video of the Bumptop Interface, which was developed by Anand Agarawala and Ravin Balakrishnan. See the video of the
Bumptop Interface
Paul Sherman has a good article in UX Matters called Where’s My Stuff? Beyond the Nested Folder Metaphor. It includes a video of the Bumptop Interface, which was developed by Anand Agarawala and Ravin Balakrishnan. See the video of the
Wii Remote Hacks
Johnny Chung Lee is a real creative person. Check out his hack of a Wii remote to get a “Minority Report” style of interaction. No real practical application shown, but it’s quite fascinating nonetheless.
Wii Remote Hacks
Johnny Chung Lee is a real creative person. Check out his hack of a Wii remote to get a “Minority Report” style of interaction. No real practical application shown, but it’s quite fascinating nonetheless.
Tufte on the iPhone
Here’s an interesting video of Edward Tufte reviewing the iPhone. (Warning: it’s a huge file and takes forever to load fully). He seems to like the iPhone overall, but does have a few valid critique points. “To clarify, add detail”
Tufte on the iPhone
Here’s an interesting video of Edward Tufte reviewing the iPhone. (Warning: it’s a huge file and takes forever to load fully). He seems to like the iPhone overall, but does have a few valid critique points. “To clarify, add detail”
Search and Browse Article in D-LIB
There is a nice article in the most recent issue of D-Lib Magazine called Enhancing Search and Browse Using Automated Clustering of Subject Metadata. The authors looked at ways to integrated automatic classification with traditional categories. “Results indicated that while
Search and Browse Article in D-LIB
There is a nice article in the most recent issue of D-Lib Magazine called Enhancing Search and Browse Using Automated Clustering of Subject Metadata. The authors looked at ways to integrated automatic classification with traditional categories. “Results indicated that while
Silobreaker Beta Launch
Silobreaker is a current awareness service that launched at the beginning of 2006. It’s designed for the “light information professional,” as Silobreaker puts it. (I’m assuming this description doesn’t refer to the weight of the person, but how much information
Silobreaker Beta Launch
Silobreaker is a current awareness service that launched at the beginning of 2006. It’s designed for the “light information professional,” as Silobreaker puts it. (I’m assuming this description doesn’t refer to the weight of the person, but how much information
Uday Gajendar on Richness
Uday has a really good thought piece over at Boxes and Arrows entitled What Does Rich Mean? Good question…and good answers. Read the article. This de-buzzes the buzzword “rich” for sure. “And therein lays the great burden and hope of
Uday Gajendar on Richness
Uday has a really good thought piece over at Boxes and Arrows entitled What Does Rich Mean? Good question…and good answers. Read the article. This de-buzzes the buzzword “rich” for sure. “And therein lays the great burden and hope of
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