Web Globalization On A Local Budget
Posted on Jun 26, 2008 05:36:56 PM
When we think of user-centered design we have yet another user to consider in our designs—the rest of the world. We have all seen large Web sites such as BBCs World Service, IBM, Macromedia and others that have not only created sites in other languages (internationalization), but also customized their content to the particular region they are targeting (localization). Essentially they have created multiple versions of their site, which Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Budget, Globalization, LocalOffline Marketing
Posted on Jun 24, 2008 05:05:57 PM
Looking Back
It wasn’t so long ago that dotcom startups, new media, and break-out Internet companies were pushing their name on the general public through various print ads, massive public banners, radio and television spots, as well as ridiculous and outrageous publicity events. All of these advertising methods proved an effective way to get their names out, but failed to truly establish brand awareness. Whether or not this contributed Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Marketing, OfflineHow to Build a Green Business
Posted on Jun 11, 2008 09:43:52 AM
In an age of inconvenient truths, global warming, and “green is good” messages in the mass media, Sustainability has become a popular catchphrase and the new marketing must-have for many companies. But what does it truly mean? And how can it apply to your business?
In this article, I’ll discuss how our web design and development company incorporated sustainability into our business model, and how other development Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Build, Business, GreenThe Rise of Flash Video, Part 2
Posted on May 29, 2008 06:00:56 AM
This will happen to you: Your client calls and informs you that she is seeing a lot of video on the web these days and, that she just happens to have a few she would like to put up on her site as well. There was a time when this request would have struck fear into the hearts of most web developers, but today’s web is a different place; the ubiquity of the Flash player in the marketplace has made this task possible. As I pointed out in Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Flash, Part, Rise, VideoThe Icon Grab Bag: The Top 50 Sources for Free Designer Icons
Posted on May 19, 2008 01:51:18 AM
Do you feel like something is missing from your site? Do you want to give your design a little snap? Make your site stand out with icons! When used correctly icons can add flavor and character to your site. Below are the top 50 sources for designer icons for use on your website:
Ganato.com - PSD icons Lots and lots of sets of free icons that you can use in PSD and on the web.Websiteicons Another free icon website with plenty of different Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Designer, Free, Grab, Icon, Icons, SourcesCompetitive Analysis
Posted on May 12, 2008 10:53:27 AM
Every industry has its own version of the competitive analysis and its function is clear: to line up your product with other products and show where yours falls short and where yours is superior. Each industry brings a different spin to this old favorite and user experience design has its own set of criteria by which to judge competitors.
Take the simple competitive analysis shown in Table 5.1.
Simple Competitive AnalysisCriteriaPETCO.comPetSmart.comProductsNo Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Analysis, CompetitiveN.Design Studio - Blog & Design
Posted on Apr 25, 2008 07:35:22 PM
As most of you already know that I’m launching a new site and thank you for being supportive checking on my blog every day. Finally, the site is done and I’m very proud to announce the launch. The new site is called Web Designer Wall. It is my new blog on design related stuffs such as design trends, CSS, Photoshop tutorials, technology, etc. Some of you might ask: "Why do you another site? What about N.Design Studio?" Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Blog, Design, StudioBuilding Intranets that Matter
Posted on Mar 25, 2008 05:21:15 PM
Introduction
2002 was declared “the year of the intranet1,” the year organizations recognized that the increased efficiencies intranets bring—time saved, knowledge shared, and communication standardized—are crucial for meeting business objectives. Designing, developing, and deploying an intranet, however, can be expensive, time-consuming, and organizationally tricky. Complicating factors include coordinating Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Building, Intranets, Matter, thatHot Text, and Web Word Wizardry
Posted on Feb 24, 2008 05:05:50 AM
Hot Text: Web Writing That Works
Husband and wife team Jonathan and Lisa Price are veteran writers and editors with experience in print, television and online journalism. If anyone could write a book about the principles and practices of writing for the web, it would be them. I'm happy to report that the Prices have written what amounts to a textbook for web writers that should be just as relevant five years from now as it is today.
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Tags: Text, Wizardry, wordFlash Player 9: Bringing HD Flash Video to the Web
Posted on Jan 25, 2008 10:15:48 AM
At a recent Adobe MAX conference, I was quietly sitting in a comfy chair absorbing the information overload, when an attendee from my session earlier that day plunked herself down beside me and shared her own Flash video story. Her clients, seeing all of those gorgeous sites out there that use Flash video, wanted to jump on the bandwagon, too. They said what I have heard all too often: “I have the stuff on DVD.”
Tags: Bringing, Flash, Player, Video