When you are solving a difficult problem re-ask the problem so that your solution helps you learn faster. Find a faster way to fail, recover, and try again. If the problem you are trying to solve involves creating a magnum opus, you are solving the wrong problem.
You are solving the wrong problem
May 27 2011
Product Design at Quora →
A condensed description of Quora’s design approach.
For Quora, [design] means designing for whys (the product) and taking the most straightforward route possible for the hows (the interactions).
The hows are then driven by the answers to the whys—after all, why a user must enter a flow dictates how they progress through it.
Feb 25 2011
Understanding the Kano Model →
The Kano model is a theory of product development that has a great way to describe user’s reaction to product features as well as help prioritize feature development. Of course, it is neatly flattened and visualized with two axes. I’ll take the upper right quadrant, thanks.
Jan 25 2011
CSS Box-Shadow:Inset →
I have been leaning towards more textured interfaces. Although I’ve never really liked inner shadows, the examples here suggest a quick experiment with some CSS wouldn’t hurt.
Dec 11 2010
Getting Rid of Stuff
The enabling features aren’t obvious and evident, because the key was getting rid of stuff.
– Jonathan Ive, on designing the iPod [Wired]
Aug 12 2010