Conceived by Eric Reiss back in 2003 and inspired by Lars von Trier’s Dogme 95 Danish film movement – Web Dogma is currently in version 9.1. Idea was to create a set of design, content and usability guidelines “that transcended passing fashion and advancing technology”.

After balance, it is time for some rhythm. New video from Principles of design (for developers) series is explaining what is rhythm, how to achieve it and even gives an example of the rhythm within Microsoft Office 2007 “ribbon” interface. Enjoy the rhythm with Silverlight.

If you are developer and looking for some design principles you are at the right place. I will publish bunch of videos outlining design principles for developers. I am starting today with video explaining you the design principle of balance. Silverlight required for best experience.

User experience design, web design, graphic design, logo design – design in general … You work, you want to get paid. Question of all questions is how to come up with right price. One that will be fair to your customers and one that will not make you feel underpaid.

In first article on RoleTailored User Experience I’ve shared some basic information and explained how RoleTailored UX is based on extensive research and I’ve discussed Customer Model. Now I will go through major RoleTailored UX elements – Role Center, List Places and Task Pages.

Collaboration between designers and developers is always great topic to write about. I believe that for the first time that kind of collaboration is possible to full extent and it is possible today. Key element for enabling this is XAML – eXtensible Application Markup Language aka Holy Grail of designer – developer collaboration.

Usually, ERP systems are considered to be complex, difficult for use with steep learning curve. Seeing that as one of the challenges Microsoft has deliver RoleTailored user experience for products like Microsoft Dynamics  NAV 2009. What is RoleTailored user experience and how it can help users to be more productive?

Often when you are creating and designing user interfaces for your apps or websites you face challenges like how to convey specific language or nation. You might consider using different flags, maps, colors, symbols as a part of your user interface. But that can be challenging and even very dangerous.