Nobody likes it when things going wrong. When it comes to websites when something goes wrong, you are never responsible. Twitter brought us the fail whale, a wonderful illustration to display when the site was barfing. Then came the quirky Tumblrbot. Workfu has taken those mythical creatures, wrapped them in leather and stiching and batted them out of the park. Here’s a link for you to try out and see what I mean about this stunning concept behind 404′s and no search results.
Tag Archives: Design
Over the top with paging
Adding the same control twice in different styles?
Came across this on my travels today. Confusing much!?
Bad UI: First Capital Connect
Had to book a ticket today using the First Capital Connect website and was blown away by the opt-outs for junk. Not only have they worded them sufficiently to confuse the likes of Stephen Fry, but they must have changed the select mechanism at some point from a single checkbox to these radio groups.
The descriptions are also inconsistent. Clicking on yes please or selecting no thanks.
This doesn’t even classify as Dark Patterns, it is pure lazy craftsmenship.
Windows 8 User Experience Team
Microsoft deciding to build their dashboard/desktop system with HTML5 and javascript to open up the platform for developers.
Even promotes Internet Explorer 10!
I noticed that there were a few blurred out things on the mood board so obviously some features that are still very secret.
The thumb keyboard concept is great, I have no end of trouble with my HTC Desire HD, despite not having the problem with the same UI on the Hero prior. I think this is down to ergonomics of the more squared build and the addition of some buttons that really aren’t common such as settings. To me it doesn’t need to be a permanent feature on the keyboard.
Webby Awards – Marketing Category
Tribal DDB created an engrossing email campaign for Canada Travel put together this viral email which requires engagement from the user to get to the call to action. A blend of stunning illustration and wonderful logic made this an obvious choice for the Webby Awards.
http://newsletters.canada.travel/ca/localsknows_nov2009/mailer-en2.html
See how New Zealand based agency Aim Proximity solved the problems Tower Insurance were having with their email marketing campaigns sending to purchased data lists mixing common email client settings with a fun game.