Intro
Hello people, as well as the usual collection of enthralling bytes I also have a great video of one of Google's many projects, this one really is worth a watch and sure to get those creative juices flowing.
Have a good week and don't be a stranger - give me a shout @callmewesty
Wireframes / Prototypes
5 Prototyping Tips That Will Improve Your Process
Some golden rules here that we should all be following but sadly many get overlooked.
New Axure app
Axure app now lets you download and present your prototypes from mobile or tablet so you run it from the device rather than online - faster, easier and most importantly, more reliable.
User Interface
Consider the Empty States
A good starting point, or recap, for considering an 'empty state' and how to make the best of the situation.
Research
Strategy
The Sliding Scale of Giving a Fuck
Not just a catchy headline but an interesting idea to tackle those 'my way is best' arguments. Does have a few holes in my opinion though
Product / service design
Putting the Power of Faces to Work
Faces can be a very powerful tool when trying to grab attention, this article gives you examples of how and how not to use them effectively
design
Books
Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights
A good book for anyone interested in improving their research and interviewing skills
Videos
WOW, Minority Report is a reality
This video of Google's Project Soli is guaranteed to make your mind traverse across many different ideas and applications for this amazing new tech.