Contents tagged with Design
Windows 7 Powered Turntables
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.NOTE: This post was originally published on June 1, but due to a database error. It was lost. I’m am reposting it for posterity (and it’s pretty cool technology).
It used to be that all you needed was two turntables and a microphone, but now you get all that old school DJ’ing goodness onto one touchscreen device.
Check out this great video which shows a Windows 7 powered touch screen DJ setup that emulates
The Windows team will be on-hand at the International Mutek festival, between June 1 and June 5, to demo the latest DJ technology.
Here’s some more info from the Windows Experience blog:
If this has piqued your interest, you may want to stop by the international Mutek festival this June 01-June 05. Windows will be on-hand to demo the latest in fusions between the worlds of DJing and technology. You’ll be able to see DJ Deadbeat debut his new record “Drawn and Quartered,” DJ Prezzner’s new remix for Underworld and Ian Pooley and Microsoft’s Darek Mazzone showcasing new radio and multi-media initiatives.
If you live in the Montreal area and would like a one on one demo with one of the DJs please comment on this post and a winner will be chosen at random to receive passes to the Mutek festival.
[found via WinRumors]
Secrets of Agile UX
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here’s an interesting slide deck I found on SlideShare about Agile UX.
SketchFlow for Windows Phone 7
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.If you’ve heard me talk about the wonders of SketchFlow, then you know I’m a big proponent of prototyping.
In fact, since its release in 2009, I’ve used SketchFlow on every project I worked on with the exception of two.
In both cases, I came to regret not using SketchFlow.
One case was due to political considerations at the client. It was made clear to me that they had no interest in using it. The other case was for my Area Code Look Up application, which I thought was too small to justify a prototype.
Now that there’s a Sketchflow template for Windows Phone applications, you can (and should) prototype any projects. The time you spend prototyping and working out any issues and finding ambiguities in requirements will be well worth it.
What’s nice about the template, is that it includes the three hardware buttons, the home screen, the app screen, and the search screen. This makes the prototype a little more “real” feeling.
Naturally, the templates include the styling and fonts that make the prototype look hand drawn and rough.
It’s a nice subtle reminder to clients that this is just a sketch.
Metro Design Language at Ignite Tampa Bay
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here’s a great video from the Ignite Tampa Bay event on the Metro Design Language.
Las Vegas Infographic
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Admittedly, I’m a fool for infographics.
Here’s on I found via AllTop on Las Vegas.
Chicken or the Egg. UX or UI
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Despite the mistranslation of “Anno Domini,” this is a great video illustrating the differences between UX (User Experience) and the UI (User Interface).
Chicken and Egg from Kai Brunner on Vimeo.
Designing for Bears
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here’s an interesting slide deck on “Designing for Bears” that should help reboot the way you approach user experience design.
Designing for BearsView more presentations from Lucy Spence
What UX Can Learn from the Intelligence Community
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here’s an interesting and thought provoking slide deck I came across on SlideShare.
Edward Tufte Shows Us How to Present Data
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Here’s a great slide deck I found on SlideShare that shows the data visualization design ethic of Edward Tufte and brings it to PowerPoint.
MCJ Edward Tufte NotesView more presentations from McGarrah Jessee
New Design
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Finally, after a few months on Orchard, I had the chance to work on the template design.
It’s still got a few rough edges, but overall I’m happy with it over the previous, rather dry one.
Let me know that you think in the comments!
And, if you’re handy with CSS, tell me what I’m doing wrong!
The Facebook Bed
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Do you know someone who lives and breathes facebook?
Well, now they can live, breathe and sleep facebook in this specially designed concept bed.
It’s a very clever design for compact spaces: you get a bed and a desk in a very compact space, even if it’s a little weird.
[found via AllTop]
Ten Slide Design Principles for Educators
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Although this is geared for educators, anyone who creates presentations can learn a thing or two (or 10) from this slide deck.
The Secret to Designing a Great Smartphone Font
Parts.Common.Body.Summary.cshtml – The template for summary of a content item's body.Steve Matteson designs fonts for mobile devices. He’s the designer behind the Segoe font.
In this interview, he talks about his thoughts on Apple’s use of Helvetica for iOS devices and his work on the Kindle, Android, Xbox and Windows Phone.
Watch the video and read more about his work for Xbox, Windows Phone and more.
