Jorge Pedret

Here are 3 tools that I’ve been using lately to show placeholder images in the sites I design: Lorempixum, Flickholdr & Placehold.it

UX Mag article that shows you how to calculate and communicate the value of your next UX project

It was kind of hard to take notes of this one, so here are some quotes and links from Catherine Winters presentation. Quotes Links Less Framework — CSS Grid that adapts to different browser sizes using media queries. Google Browser Size — See what percentage of visitors are missing parts of your site. Take Down [...]

Also, don’t forget to check “Why I’d Rather be punched in the testicles than call customer services” http://theoatmeal.com/comics/customer_service

1. Your Checkout Process Should Be Completely Linear
2. Add Descriptions To Form Field Labels
3. Avoid Contextual Words Like “Continue”
4. Visually Reinforce All Sensitive Fields On The Payment Page
5. Don’t Use An “Apply” Button In Your Form
6. Format Field For Expiration Date Exactly As It Appears On Credit Card
7. Use Only One Column For Form Fields
8. Use Shipping Address As Billing Address By Default
9. Use Clear Error Indications
10. Registration Should Be Optional

I just finished reading a really really good book called ‘Designing for the Social Web‘ written by Joshua Porter (@bokardo). By using real life examples he breaks down the steps needed to take users from being unaware of your web to being passionate users (your ultimate goal). The most important lessons I learned? If I [...]