Web and Application Navigation System design; arguably the most important element of websites and apps The navigation component of digital assets such as websites, web applications, mobile apps, kiosk applications, is more art than science.  Navigation is arguably the most important part of a website or application, because it is through the navigation that the … Read More

The style of digital assets changes over time.  The continual change is driven partly by fashion and the desire to keep up to date, partly by the available design tools of the time, and most certainly because designers want to help you stand out from the crowd. Current design trends are being influenced by designers … Read More

Website Animation “Website animation” refers to movement of content onscreen, but is distinguished from video / movie content. There are many useful applications for animation in your website or web application.  Some of the most common animations you will see in modern websites and web applications include: ACTIVITY INDICATORS Waiting for a screen to refresh … Read More

The speed with which your website / web application loads is a key factor in a great user experience, and also has a big impact on the ranking of your website in search engines such as Google. While there are many things that can be done to optimise a website and its performance, one of … Read More

Do you remember playing the game “Spot the Odd One Out” when you were a kid? I used to love that game (yep, there’s a reason I ended up working in information technology) and it turns out that this is an important skill when working on user interface design for software and mobile apps. As … Read More