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The Foolproof Form Design Formula
- Design Practice
- October 29th, 2009
- Article
The first step to creating a top-notch form is to plan ahead: conduct research, look for inspiration, and draft wireframes. In this excerpt from our brand new release, Fancy Form Design, Jina Bolton shares her tips for building a solid foundation for elegant and functional forms.
Type Talk with Simon Pascal Klein
- Design Practice
- October 13th, 2009
- Interview
Raena caught up with Simon Pascal Klein—designer, speaker and self-confessed rampant typophile—to talk about his upcoming appearance at Edge of the Web 2009.
Luke Stevens on Data Driven Design
- Design Practice
- September 16th, 2009
- Interview
Luke Stevens is a web designer who believes firmly that testing is the future of web design. Matt quizzed him on data driven design, A/B testing, and Google Web Optimizer.
Wireframing with Balsamiq Mockups
- Design Practice
- May 21st, 2009
- Interview
Wireframing has become an essential part of the web design process. While every web designer has a preference, no tool has yet to dominate the industry. In this article Alex takes a close look at a simple and inexpensive tool called Balsamiq Mockups. Will it suit everyone? Will it help your productivity? Will it add sparkle to your mockups? Read on to find out.
Other Recent Additions in Design and Layout
| Article | Date | Type | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Design Tools for Prototyping and Wireframing | March 25th, 2009 | Article | 8.29 |
| Research: First Steps for Designers | March 18th, 2009 | Article | 9.33 |
| Research: First Steps for Designers | March 18th, 2009 | Article | 9.33 |
| 20 Sites That Brought CSS into the Mainstream | March 4th, 2009 | Article | 9.50 |