The object of information architecture
In my job at the Scottish Government, we are understanding the opportunities that can be provided by following an object-oriented approach to structuring our information.
Tag: User interface design
Why I talk about human-centred approaches
It is difficult to find a phrase that exactly describes my work and the way I approach it. I’ve started to talk about human-centred approaches. This post explains what I mean by that.
UX design’s UX design problem
How a chat at a conference underlined that user experience itself has a user experience problem — and what we can do about it.
Service design and the Mario complex
At Service Design in Government, I discovered that service designers see themselves as Mario. But that is an unrealistic model for what service design should be.
URLs aren’t good enough
I am a web enthusiast, but I think we need to find a better way to navigate the web than URLs.
The Google accessibility tool that will improve mobile devices for everyone
Google wanted to fix mobile interfaces for people with motor impairments. But this new technology will benefit us all.
This is why the future of our digital interactions could be in audio
We have an innate desire to pursue mobility. This is why that makes audio interfaces the logical next step in digital design.
Exciting developments in mobile user interfaces
This edition of the digital design digest highlights some incredible looking technology from Microsoft that could transform mobile interfaces.
Why hamburger menus can be good for you as part of a healthy balanced diet
There is an interesting debate in the design community right now about the hamburger menu. Given two extremes of opinion, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
The power of the web has not yet been unlocked
I think about the web all the time. I like to believe that I get it. But I am still surprised by the advances in technology and the promise the future holds.
Nexus 10: my first tablet
Up until now, the tablet revolution has passed me by. But now I have decided to get the Nexus 10. It is a highly impressive piece of kit, but there are frustrations too.