Tag Archives: ux

Intuitive Usability / User Experience / UX

Posted on December 30, 2009 by W

UX hero says it best: Ambiguity compounds stress by making the path unclear. When it’s not clear what will happen when you press a button, or whether “undo” is possible, you have to think harder and longer before taking action. … Continue reading →

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thickbox alternatives

Posted on November 4, 2009 by W

While Thickbox had its day, it is not maintained any longer, so we recommend you use some alternatives. colorbox jQueryUI Dialog fancybox DOM window shadowbox.js

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A/B Testing

Posted on June 28, 2009 by W

A/B testing, or split testing, is a method of advertising testing by which a baseline control sample is compared to a variety of single-variable test samples in order to improve response rates. A classic direct mail tactic, this method has … Continue reading →

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Color Psychology

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Clipmarks

clipped from psychology.about.com How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. – Pablo Picasso What Is Color? In 1666, English scientist Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when pure white light is passed … Continue reading →

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What is the most common favorite color?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by W

Well, it’s blue, at least according to an internet pole on about.com Their Poll: My Poll Color Psychology 101: What Is Color? In 1666, English scientist Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when pure white light is passed through a prism, … Continue reading →

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