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My name's Jaireh. By day, I'm a Lead UX Designer for a big bookstore a big telecom company. I have also been: a designer of many things like this and this.Welcome to my internet Wunderkammer.
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
what drives people: purpose, autonomy, mastery.
I want to get up in the morning and do something amazing.
Interesting use of interactivity for education - -Interactive Exploration of a Dynamical System (by Bret Victor)
Just started getting into the khan academy after hearing about it on 60 minutes. I think the disembodied voice coupled with the animated diagramming makes it feel like a tutor is sitting right next to you (by khanacademy)
brett victor explains his overarching philosophy to what makes good work… creators need an immediate connection between their ideas an what they are doing. Time stamp 00:31 - 00:34 is my favorite
Interesting and Thoughtful article on effective multitasking (via Layering: Multitasking That Actually Works :: Tips :: The 99 Percent)
A great resource for appropriate use of motion graphics in interface design
Disney Animation Principles
1) Slow In Slow Out - This principle describes the inertia of objects. A motion is introduced by acceleration and the final position is predictable by the deceleration of the object. So, »Slow In and Slow Out« is easier to follow and appears to be faster.
2) Follow Through - explains that objects in the real world don’t stop suddenly, but the motion concludes in a contrary motion. It can be used to underline the limits in the Interface (e.g. the bounce at the end of a list). It highlights the end of a motion.
3) Anticipation - prepares the user for the upcoming motion by a contrary motion at the beginning to grab the user’s attention – A golfer making a swing has to swing the club back first. »Anticipation« highlights the beginning of a motion.
4) Squash and Stretch - This principle conveys how soft objects can transform under speed and collision. It gives a sense of weight and flexibility to an object. A ball stretches at higher speed, and compresses at collision. It highlights the in be-tween and the end of a motion.
(Source: ui-transitions.com)
Amazing rare footage of Steve Jobs talking about computers — still not very polished, but I love the idea of tools that amplify human skills
five considerations for touch interface design:
1) design for immediate access
2) touch is the new click
3) create a window of perception
4) design for real hand sizes
5) touch feedback is key
encouragement from ira glass.
