Top 10 UI tips for developers
Developers can make your job a whole lot easier by following these 10 tips.
Author: Alex Poole
What to read next when you get to the bottom of the page
Suggestion of what to read next when you get to the bottom of the page from Alex Poole on Vimeo.
Example of an unobtrusive hint
Unobtrusive hint from Alex Poole on Vimeo.
12 tips on writing for the web
We know from research about how users read on the web that they don't 'read' - they scan, so web pages should be written to support this. Here are my 12 tips fo...
Instant feedback without search roundtrip
Instant feedback without search roundtrips from Alex Poole on Vimeo.
When to use buttons vs links
Guidelines for choosing the right widget.
Form field highlighting
A nice way to remind people to enter a search term and prevent searching the whole database, which might take some time! Note: This video clip has no sound. Hig...
Error messages
Here’s how to write an error message: State the problem. State how to resolve it. Use plain English and be concise. Write them to help users, not develope...
Getting hot water from a tap without burning yourself
They’ve installed new taps in my office building – some people hate them but I think they’re not bad. Because it’s a multi-purpose tap, ...