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Written by Tom
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"While the first work product of programmers is a tentative solution to the user’s needs, the first work product of interaction designers is a narrative restatement of the problem being addressed. These narrative descriptions of users and their goals are compelling stories primarily composed for managers and marketers. When these non-technical people read them, they can clearly see if their product and market ideas are viable.
An executive or marketer may not be able to look at a screen and judge whether what he sees is correct or not, but he will be able to read stories about real users and make that judgment.
This can prevent the entire team from heading down a blind alley." --Alan Cooper |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 12 August 2008 19:37 )
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 |
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Written by Tom
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I've tried several times to get Windows XP Service Pack 3 to install. Every time I do, it fails with an error message "access denied". Whaddya mean "access denied"? This is my computer isn't it? I'm the admin, aren't I? Well, it turns out that some software programs lock their registry keys, which the installer for SP3 politely observes. Personally, I think it should blow the locks off like a DEA agent, but that's me. Anyway, there's a fix for this on Microsoft's site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377 Here's a list of the things SP3 fixes: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946480/ Recommended, but be advised, the script takes a long time to run. Go get coffee. No, wait, go get breakfast (and a paper). Walk the dog... |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 August 2008 12:42 )
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Written by Tom
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No quirks mode here, Honey! I updated Joomla to version 1.5.3, and now I validate!  |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 August 2008 10:26 )
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Written by Tom
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I'm reading Robert Hoekman, Jr's. new book: Designing the Moment. In it he walks through the design decisions he's made on several web projects. One thing I took away from reading it was that a designer should trust their instincts and not stick to formulas. There are useful rules and guidelines, but you can (should!) break them if you have a good reason, and that forward momentum is more important than being right every time. He might just be my favorite blogger, now that Kathy Sierra quit. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 August 2008 10:14 )
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Written by Tom
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I'm the Certified Usability Analyst of the month for September 2007 at HFI: Check it out! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 August 2008 06:02 )
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