Like the idea of magnetic interface widgets? Want to do them yourself? Konigi offers a DIY magnet template for printing on magnets sheets.

Links:

• Wireframe Magnets (DIY Kit) 

Henrik Olsen - June 29, 2009

See also: Prototyping and wireframing (93)  Tools (92) 

Here's a nice talk by Dan Harrelson about the benefits of prototyping.

Links:

• Design Prototyping: Bringing Wireframes to Life 

Henrik Olsen - June 25, 2009

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Design Commission is now selling an iPhone metal stencil that can help you draw nice looking iPhone application sketches.

Links:

• The iPhone Stencil Kit 

Henrik Olsen - June 12, 2009

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To find out how to design user-friendly forms, cxpartner have tested four registrations forms at Yahoo! Mail, Googlemail, Hotmail and eBay.

Here are their recommendations based on the study:
- Use a simple vertical layout and vertical aligned labels where possible
- If vertical aligned labels are not possible, use bold left-aligned labels
- When more than one field is placed on a line, ensure that they are designed to look like a single piece of information
- Emphasize the headers if you want users to read them
- If optional fields are needed, make them clear instead of using asterisks for mandatory fields
- Use single field for numbers or postcodes, allow input in various forms
- Let users focus on their task and avoid distractions
- Use real time feedback carefully
- If possible, place tips at the side of the relevant fields
- Provide users with a progress indicator showing them the steps involved to complete the form

Links:

• Web form design guidelines: an eyetracking study 

Henrik Olsen - June 02, 2009

See also: Forms (29)  Research (123)  Tips and guidelines (93) 

Here's a nice selection of usability related Dilbert strips.

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• Dilbert strips 

Henrik Olsen - May 28, 2009

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