Do you remember the first Windows operating system you worked on? Believe it or not, Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20, 1985. Windows 1.0 looked a bit different than it does now. An article in The Verge depicts each operating system launched by Microsoft. Take a look back through the years. Windows … Continue reading
The title is bound to get your attention. It got ours when we discovered this video by digital agency, Squareweave, on YouTube. As funny as the title is, there is also substance behind the phrase, “The user is drunk.” The principals behind good User Experience and User Interface design are all here in this clip—the designer … Continue reading
Looking for an opportunity to learn more in the field of design? Here are a couple of events you can attend in the Seattle area. Code Fellows Thursday, January 16th, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at 511 Boren Ave N. Seattle, Washington 98109 Your opportunity to level up your UX Engineering skills! Spend an evening with Dale … Continue reading
Believe it or not, the future is already here—at least for user interfaces, that is. In Fast Company’s article, “The 17 Most Amazing User Interfaces of The Year,” they listed 17 ground-breaking interfaces that have truly taken a leap ahead. We’ve highlighted a few of them here: Disney transmits sound through human touch. The system … Continue reading
We are pleased to have a special guest post today, by Allovus Project Manager/UX Designer J. Alison Grauman. Take it away, Alison! My experience as a user interaction designer started in 1989, when I worked as a contractor for Microsoft. I was hired by Virginia Howlett, joining the newly formed usability group, located in building 5. Eight years … Continue reading