Forms should be much more than labels and boxes lined up in a column. LukeW offers a very thoughtful overview of some of the styling and layout issues in designing useful forms.
First he summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of label placement next to form elements. Each option for placing the labels—above the input boxes, to [...]
Arizona Smokers’ Helpline, 2006.
Complete redesign of website, including graphic design, information architecture, navigation, and Javascript interactivity.Where possible I try to provide users information that doesn’t require extra clicks or page redirection. For example, a definitions list provides a CSS tooltip on mouseover, and on the Frequently Asked Questions page, the answer can be opened [...]
I just discovered Creating Passionate Users, a blog/website that explores topics similar to my own interests (cognitive science & usability) but in a much more focused & professional way.
We are all passionate about the brain and metacognition, most especially–how the brain works and how to exploit it for better learning and memory. Oh yeah, and [...]