Archive for the 'ui' Category

New CNN.com Layout

I just noticed today that CNN.com have rolled out a new layout. I quite like the simplified look. It definitely feels as if it brings the news to the forfront whilst maintaining compartmentalization.
Looking at the brief stats it seems a lot lighter too. Oh and it has some smooth carousel action going on with the […]

Modern Keyboards = Not So Good

Funny article which I totally agree with: 10 Reasons Modern Keyboards are Shit
Keyboards really need to be updated. I know Dvorak tried but it was barely scratching the service. I’m sure there are enough wonderful touch-sensitive technologies out there that I shouldn’t have to move my hands around furriously to get some ideas down. Anyway, […]

Cheeseburgers

Article worth a read: The Interface of a Cheeseburger

scrybe organiser

This looks fairly impressive. At times it appears as though they’re using Flash or Flex, but at others it’s hard to tell. In any case, it should be fun to see. I’m particularly impressed with the couple of different printing options mentioned, and the smooth integration of timezones. I’m not so enamored with the Offline […]

cellphone concept

I do believe this cellphone concept with full surface touchscreen looks /awesome/:

[via engadget mobile]

Some Snappy Applications

Here a couple of recent UI concepts I’ve been impressed with. Imagery and Timeline. Go play with them!

Suggested Linux Desktop UX/UI Improvements

Peter Chabada posted a length, nitty-gritty list of 40+ possible improvements to Linux desktops (mainly Gnome). Worth a read for ideas: http://chabada.sk/better-desktop/

Database Schemata Design Quickie

In an awesome twist of “bobby just sent me a link when I asked about schema design“-fate, WWW SQL Designer has to be the coolest “random web app from some random guy” in quite a while! Go forth and create!

rant regarding media servers

I was originally commenting on an article on Engadget but felt like expanding it a bit here.
Ok, what everyone has to remember is that the User Interface of whatever is presenting you with your >1,000 DVD library has to not just be good, but has to be GREAT. The only GREAT interface I’ve found is […]