In this episode of Just One Thing, we’ll examine two examples of website navigation to give you a clear idea of what provides a solid user experience, and what creates a UX nightmare. This brief (12-minute) episode will leave you…
Does your website have have all of the components it needs in order for it to be successful? Does it attract visitors on its own? Does it make those visitors feel comfortable when they arrive on the site? Does it…
Not all design is good design — especially if it forsakes function for aesthetic. Although we’re talking about website design here, I’d like to take a step back and share a real-world experience that shows how choosing form over function…
The other day I received a catalog from The Company Store, and what did I see on the cover? Penguins. This was kind of a big deal because my wife and I have been Penguin fans for years. So, I…
Have you done much thinking about the user experience (UX) of doors? Unless you’re a UX expert, probably not. That said, have you ever walked up to a door and pushed (or pulled) — and the door didn’t budge? I’m…
I tried to go shopping online the other day on a website that shall not be named (to protect their identity for the faux pas they made). When I arrived on the site, I was instantly greeted by a pop-up…
Eliminating distraction is part of the essentialism philosophy. The less distraction we experience, the better chance we have of focusing on what’s really important. In order to eliminate distraction, we must first identify what’s essential and what’s non-essential. Then, we…
We all face trade-offs in our professional and personal lives. When we choose to stop working and spend time with family or friends, it’s a trade-off. When we decide to stay up an extra two hours to get that work…