I find it fascinating how social networks and web apps are finding their way onto US presidential campaign sites. Presidential candidates are using these tools to speak with constituents and get their message across.
The Interactive Design students (which I am one of) at Capilano College have started a new blog that pulls together some of the thoughts and ideas of the next generation of New Media Moguls.
Check it out: Next Generation Media, or the opening post
Everyone and their dog has seen the video of Jeff Han's demo reel and his presentation at TED last year, but there is more for all of you (including myself) who can't get enough of these multi-touch screens.
There is great article about Jeff Han on Fast Company as well as a supporting demo video. Check it out if you are at all interested in the future of UI.
Assuming that your not sick of reading about the iPhone, Bruce Tognazzini has posted a great article (The iPhone User Experience: A First Look) looking at the history behind the UI of the device.
Todd Warfel has started a series on creating documentation with InDesign and Illustrator called Wireframing With InDesign and Illustrator. This is a method that I have been testing out for the past few months and I have to say that I love it.
Since beginning my look at the mobile web, and the products used to access it, I have found one common theme: UI Laziness.
UI laziness is when products or services remove functionality because it seems difficult to design on a small screen. Or when interfaces are difficult to use, and it is blamed on small screen. Or any other problems to the UI when it is blamed on some other circumstance. It basically means that the designers (this includes anybody who is involved in producing the product, even people who's titles may not include "design") have come up with an easy solution just because it's easy, not because it's better.
This bothers me.
