Re: [IxDA Discuss] Search interface design and usability

2009-12-08 Thread Alex Horstmann
Smashing magazine published a good article on this very subject today: Principles Of Effective Search In E-Commerce Design: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/12/08/principles-of-effective-e-commerce-search/ HTH Akex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] JOB: Freelance IA, Channel 4 Future Media, contract.

2009-06-08 Thread Alex Horstmann
Hi Aya, We're based in London, England, so the commute might be a bit long! ;) Unfortunately we're looking for someone based in or around London, as we would like them to work from our offices. Cheers! Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the

[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Freelance IA, Channel 4 Future Media, contract.

2009-06-05 Thread Alex Horstmann
, depending on experience. If you are interested please get in contact with us as soon as possible, we are looking to select by June 10th. Please email your CV, a link to some portfolio work and your desired day rate to Alex Horstmann (ahorstmann at channel4 dot co dot uk) and Stephen Hardingham

Re: [IxDA Discuss] JOB: Freelance IA, Channel 4 Future Media, contract.

2009-06-05 Thread Alex Horstmann
Apologies for the omission: The role is based in London, UK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=42612 Welcome to the Interaction

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Text advertisements e.g. AdSense - open links in same or new window

2009-04-16 Thread Alex Horstmann
Hey Ruairi, My recommendation would be to open the links in the same browser window. As you say yourself, it leaves the user in control of their browser and they can always use the back button to get back to your site. In testing we've done users are completely comfortable using the back button

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Text advertisements e.g. AdSense - open links in same or new window

2009-04-16 Thread Alex Horstmann
Interesting discussion! The vast majority of users understand online adverts, especially AdSense ads by their very look and feel, and understand that they will be brought elsewhere. This means that they have made a conscious decision to click on a link that they know will take them somewhere

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iTouch iPhone Usability

2009-02-24 Thread Alex Horstmann
I read this interesting article on new paradigms in mobile user experience today. It's quite high level, but hopefully useful to you. http://www.christianlindholm.com/christianlindholm/2009/02/mobile-experiences-the-new-paradigm.html . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] A business case for switching Mac

2009-02-19 Thread Alex Horstmann
I was very pleased to see that Konigi are working on a sketchy stencil - it was one of the reasons why I prefer Visio, I'll certainly be looking at Omnigraffle again once this is out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org

Re: [IxDA Discuss] A business case for switching Mac

2009-02-19 Thread Alex Horstmann
There's already a sketchy stencil for Omnigraffle. http://www.graffletopia.com/stencils/414 I've also followed Michael Angeles's tips for making your own, and I'm pleased with the results so far. 2009/2/19 Alex Horstmann a.horstm...@gmail.com: I was very pleased to see that Konigi are working

Re: [IxDA Discuss] A business case for switching Mac

2009-02-18 Thread Alex Horstmann
Hi Nik, I am a huge Mac fan and Mac laptops are a great machines to use - especially for guerrilla testing using Silverback, giving presentations using Keynote and general day to day work. However, I feel that Visio is a far more powerful tool for producing UX deliverables. I love Omnigraffle,