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I love iconography. When used well it can convey information quicker than words, when used poorly, it can increase the cognitive load of the user. It seems there are lessons to be learned from our industry.
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Hi, I'm Paul and I write about User Experience, including as many pop culture references along the way as I can.
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I love iconography. When used well it can convey information quicker than words, when used poorly, it can increase the cognitive load of the user. It seems there are lessons to be learned from our industry.

So I just finished the Halo:Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition and emotionally, it was very different from how I remembered it.

Way back before I’d become a full-time User Experience Designer, I created a website for my Dad’s band: The Swains. After a recent drunken night we’ve decided it’s time for an update to the site.

A debate around grids and design sizes has been going on at work for a while now and Responsive Design has brought it to the fore front. So, to stick with the 960 grid, or move on too 1140? I’m for …
Like a couple of numptys, today me and Emma found ourselves locked out of our home. A quick Google later and we had a trusted locksmith enroute. While he was working, we got chatting about how we’d found his number. …

I’m sat on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh writing this. This is my view:
I’ve been helping a friend of mine prepare a request for tender for his educational institution’s website. The process has reinforced how agencies should be adding value right from the start, even before any contracts have been signed. You might …

I’ve mentioned the wonderful Empire Minecraft community before. Recently there’s been a period of change. After lengthy discussions amongst the members, it was decided to reset the wilderness and return it to an untouched state.
I’ve had some bad news, my beloved iPhone is poorly, its sleep/wake button is stuck. I booked an appointment with a Genius at the Brighton Apple Store hoping that a replacement handset was on the cards. Sadly not, but I …
As a User Experience Designer, I spend my time making things nice to use. Supporting content and optional fields are essential when it comes to web forms. The opposite can be said when completing user surveys or you will learn …