paging vs. scrolling for content : overall summary - scrolling is better then paging.

Evaluation of the average time (in seconds) taken to read each passage revealed a significant difference between the three groups [F (2,28) = 3.42, p < .05] (S.D. Paging = 72.4, S.D. Full = 53.5, S.D. Scrolling = 57.89; See Figure 4). Post hoc analysis found reading time in the Paging condition to be significantly slower than the Full or Scrolling conditions.

brilliant... multi-touch app example. simple simple simple - and looks like a lot of fun. can't wait for the next generation of computers. check it out - makes the iphone ui look tame.

Quoted: Jeff Han on TED Talks. Jeff Han is a research scientist for New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Here, he demonstrates—for the first time publicly—his intuitive, "interface-free," touch-driven computer screen, which can be manipulated intuitively with the fingertips, and responds to varying levels of pressure. (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 09:32)

interesting navigation on the site - it follows the notion of just hover. it isn't too bad - but does get a bit odd when you wanna do something else - meaning you can't stay on one item unless you keep your mouse on a specific area.

Quoted: Silas and Maria Ltd

click to play

redotting for myself - very very cool concept. would love to see how they handle file names, and such.

that's pretty cool UI too... i've seen stuff like this before in the past, but nothing with a full on working demo - with War Craft III no less! ho ho... so yummy.

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nice little links site for designers.
you can find some interesting stuff - not always good, but still pretty cool sites.

YEAH! great article / blog entry - about the various forms of design, especially the difference between information design, visual design and interactive design.

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redotting so i can read later

read the article and i think the dude didn't consider various aspects.
1. people love free shit. his examples of ugly sites which make money are all FREE
2. people love content over eye candy. eye candy is good for a quick look - but that's about it. think of it like this. you might date a super model - but unless she's got a head on her shoulders you might not want to marry her.
3. association through over exposure. this is something advertisers love and designers hate. association through over exposure - which basically is if you over expose a consumer - regardless of design - they will make the connection. example - ebay is ugly - but the over exposure of the site to users will make them associate ebay with THE online auction site.

there are others but i won't go into it now. all in all - the article is 'interesting' to read but completely wrong in my opinion. just cause a site is ugly doesn't mean it'll convey trust, simplicity, etc... it's other factors.

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