Understanding Web Design

Zeldman discussing effective web design.

Author and Happy Cog founder Jeffrey Zeldman answers the question: what does a web designer need most? Skills and knowledge of software, of course, but empathy—the ability to think about and empathize with your user—is by far the most important. Go HERE to see this excellent presentation.

Adobe Flash Catalyst formerly Thermo

Yet another tool to bridge the gap between designer and application builder. This product has come a long ways since they called it Thermo about a year ago.
Link to Adobe Labs and Demo Video

Rob Milstead: Power to the Marketer

presentation-milstead

Earlier this year, Rob Milstead from Sapient in Atlanta spoke at one of our Refresh meetings. Though I forwarded his presentation to many of you a few days later, I thought it might be nice to post his presentation in case any of the newer folks might be interested. Enjoy.

Power to the Marketer (1.6 MB)

Design method for the day

So are you more “waterfall” or “agile”?

Applying agile principles to communication design

Free Stuff for the Day

Gifts From Designers To You: Best Of 2008 | Web Design Ledger

1989 LettError Magazine

From the archives of MetaDesign

Bruce Mau - Selected Interviews

Bruce Mau -Selected Interviews

The Grid System

The Grid System: The ultimate resource in grid systems

A Reminder About Emotion in UI Design

Why Apple is great at interfaces when others are not

UI Samples for the day

Here’s a nice collection of Login/SignUp forms from Adelle Charles at the Web Design Ledger. Enjoy…