Skeuomorphism
I hold a few different sometimes conflicting feelings on Skeuomorphism as it relates to User Interface Design. I see people go back and forth on the debate itself. I don’t feel that Skeuomorphic...
View ArticleWorkspace
I got a new job several months ago because of an ethics conflict I had with the senior management. Although I like my new job, moving from a lean start up vibe back to the beige cubicle walls and...
View ArticleWorkspace Luminescence
I have light sensitivity issues, and unfortunately it took me several years to figure out this little fun fact about myself. Early on in my life I stumped several optometrists, who all agreed there...
View ArticleThe Spectrum
I have a few fundamental problems with color theory and how people are using it. I believe color theory is extremely important. There are proven physical and psychological effects that different hues...
View ArticleA Standing Workstation
Knowing, and perhaps because of, the many proven health and ergonomic benefits of a standing workstation, I wanted to give one a try. My primary roadblock is that I cannot modify my current space at...
View ArticleBelgium Man Belgium
If you haven’t already, then you really should go check out today’s google doodle for Douglas Adam’s 61st Birthday.
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Towel Day 2013 “Perfectly Normal Paranoia”
“Perfectly Normal Paranoia” graphic for your computer, phone, tablet, tricorder, etc. Made to celebrate “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, and Towel Day 2013. Photo by Michael...
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Towel Day 2013 “Perfectly Normal Paranoia” Twitter Exclusive
“Perfectly Normal Paranoia” graphic for your computer, phone, tablet, tricorder, etc. Made to celebrate “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, and Towel Day 2013. Photo by Michael...
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Towel Day 2013 “Mostly Harmless” Twitter Exclusive
“Mostly Harmless” graphic for your computer, phone, tablet, tricorder, etc. Made to celebrate “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, and Towel Day 2013. Photo by Steven Balubar Sorry...
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Towel Day 2013 “Mostly Harmless”
“Mostly Harmless” graphic for your computer, phone, tablet, tricorder, etc. Made to celebrate “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, and Towel Day 2013. Photo by Steven Balubar...
View ArticleTwenty-Thirteen Update
I am in now within my 29th year of existence on this planet and things are pretty good. I started a new job a little over a month ago and I am completely loving it. It holds the same pains that many...
View ArticleYOU ARE WELCOME HERE
As things that we see as being traditionally nerdy become popularized, how do we distinguish those that jump on the bandwagon from those who originally sought refuge in fandom? This is a question that...
View ArticleTowel Day 2014
I am sure many of you are will be disappointed, however this year I have nothing new for Towel Day. I want to say thank you to everyone and know I am grateful for the attention that doing these have...
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Towel Day 2015 “Infinite Improbability”
“Infinite Improbability” graphic for your computer, phone, tablet, tricorder, etc. Made to celebrate “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, and Towel Day 2015. Widescreen iPad iPhone...
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Towel Day 2015 “Sub-Etha”
“Sub-Etha” graphic for your computer, phone, tablet, tricorder, etc. Made to celebrate “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, and Towel Day 2015. Widescreen iPad iPhone This work is...
View ArticleProcessing Stupidity
The general thought process behind those who believe that the user doesn’t know what they want, is that people are dumb. This type of ego, and the audacity that comes with, likes to think that we know...
View ArticleProcessing Simplicity
I have been in my career on and off again for nearly a decade now. I started by making games for cable TV set top boxes, creating countless versions and variations of checkers, chess, trivia,...
View ArticleRagequit The Dashboard
This is another editorial where I challenge myself to think of a better way of handling what I feel are problems in User Experience. During my career I have designed dozens upon dozens of product...
View ArticleRagequit Widgets
This is a follow up to my last article, going along with both dashboards and sidebars, I feel that widgets have become extremely antiquated. Originally widgets were a very novel concept, however over...
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Simplicity vs Usability
I keep going back and forth on my thoughts of form field labels and usability. I have read and understand the arguments against it, however I have yet to see what I feel are definitive metrics on form...
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