fluent design
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fluent design

  The tech industry is an ever-changing landscape, requiring those of us in the field to keep up with both trends and technology, pushing the envelope on user experience, creating cutting-edge user interfaces, and keeping imagery fresh and on-trend. Tech companies can make all the difference in the creation of new environments by designing and providing … Continue reading

summer reading
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summer reading

It’s finally summer! We’re hoping that you’re having a few moments to sit in the sun (if it ever shows up) and relax. And in case you’re looking to do some reading while you chill, we have a few industry-related sites that will sharpen your UX Design knowledge and skills. Get out your laptop, pull … Continue reading

how design works for you
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how design works for you

Did you know that it took Facebook designers over 280 hours to redesign the new “like” button? Director of Product Design Margaret Gould Stewart talks about why a seemingly tiny detail—like a button—can make a big difference in the usability of a product. In this TEDtalks video podcast, Margaret Gould Stewart outlines three rules for design at … Continue reading

xx + ux + allovus
happenings / ux + design

xx + ux + allovus

User Experience is a relatively new focus of design in today’s world. Although, you could say it has been around since the inception of the computer, the science of usability and contextual design as a career is growing rapidly—especially in the Seattle area. Events and networking opportunities for UX Designers are popping up all over. … Continue reading

one microsoft, one design?
happenings / ux + design

one microsoft, one design?

Given the recent announcement of the big Microsoft reorganization, it’s worth a look at some recent articles describing the evolving Microsoft design principles and aesthetic. An article on Gizmodo actually addresses the “cool” factor in the company’s design efforts and references an article by Steve Clayton, editor of Microsoft’s Next blog entitled “Modern design at Microsoft: … Continue reading