Amphora http://blog.bossenova.com Musings, writings, wordplay, and ephemera Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:59:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Word of the day http://blog.bossenova.com/2011/08/word-of-the-day/ http://blog.bossenova.com/2011/08/word-of-the-day/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:56:18 +0000 MB http://blog.bossenova.com/?p=270 Quidnunc [kwid-nuhngk] is a noun defined as a person eager to learn the latest news or gossip. A curious person. A busy body. It is from the Latin quid nunc which translates to what now? (via The Odd Luminary)

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Information architecture encompasses a wide range of problems. But regardless of the specific context or objectives of a given information architecture project, our concern is always with creating structures to facilitate effective communication. This notion is the core of our discipline.

Jessie James Garrett

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Transform your web site into a powerful tool to draw clients to your practice. It starts with the creation of your site, or refreshing it if you already have one. We work with you to customize a site that showcases your practice, incorporating functionality that makes it easy for clients to find what they need and take the next step to engage with you.

See examples of Law Firm Site design.

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User interface-flow diagrams are typically used for one of two purposes. First, they are used to model the interactions that users have with your site. For example, a use case can refer to several screens and provides insight into how they are used. Based on this information, you can develop a user interface-flow diagram that reflects the behavioral view of the single use case. Second, they enable you to gain a high-level overview of the user interface for your application.

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Glorifying the supposed arrival of art direction on the web is one of the latest trends in interactive design. There are several galleries devoted to it. There’s even a plug-in for it. Sadly, many designers don’t understand the difference between design and art direction; sadder still, many art directors don’t either: Art direction gives substance to design. Art direction adds humanity to design.

Read the Full Article

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I’ve been involved in logo and branding redesigns for a fair number of years. The latest Gap Logo controversy sure has people electrified. I’ve been following the posts, blogs, and opinion pieces everywhere, and I ran across a very nice overview from AdFreak.com covering a range of corporate “Before-and-after” logo redesigns. Fun to look at the evolutions.

See more here

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(via Eric Baker/Design Observer)

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Read and learn!

Going Mobile (2010) by Yiibu

View more presentations from Bryan Rieger.
(Tip o’ the hat to @markphines for the link!!)
]]> http://blog.bossenova.com/2010/09/going-mobile/feed/ 0 Acquired Tastes: Brand Loyalty over Time http://blog.bossenova.com/2010/09/acquired-tastes-brand-loyalty-over-time/ http://blog.bossenova.com/2010/09/acquired-tastes-brand-loyalty-over-time/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:48:22 +0000 MB http://blog.bossenova.com/?p=84

The Marmite effect
Habits formed early in life may affect the gains that consumers make from trade . This article from the Economist discusses the surprising tenacity to brands that are formed by our early introduction and usage of them.  Some of these loyalties extend 50 years or more.

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Simple elegant discussion from Dieter Rams about what makes good design.

(via swissmiss)

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