First of all, let’s define how issues (let’s use “tasks” further) can be grouped. We will talk about operational tasks here, not strategical, which require different tools and workflow. The first group of tasks can be called the keynotes. These initial task descriptions work as the catalyst for the consequent…

First of all, nothing can be better than a flat, one level menu. However, the problem is that a simple menu is applicable for small sites only. When we need to build navigation paths for something that has more than ten pages, we are forced to create multi-level menus. Let…

We didn’t have any problems with image sharpness in the early years of the internet, because we didn’t need to show websites on mobile devices. Today we see a tremendous growth in mobile web surfing. So much so that, this year, it has even overtaken traffic on desktops. Most clients…

Title bars are one of the best examples of wasted space in operating system software. They are usefull when your program window is minimized, so you can easily drag-n-drop it. But when your program window is maximized, too much space is wasted. 40319 pixels (excluding the top right window controls)…

High contrast colors are difficult for the human eye to perceive. This is particularly true when reading and understanding big datasets, grids, tables, etc. The best formatting for homogeneous text is simple, almost black text (#333 according to RGB color model) on a white or light grey background. Things become…

First of all, speed matters for most users. There are definitely users that don’t notice the difference between native desktop software (I don’t count all those Electron-based desktop versions of online software) and their online counterparts, but, typically, most users prefer native versions for frequently used software. Spreadsheets, image editors…

Today I want to share some of the best decisions I have made, and the best software I have found to boost my productivity in everyday tasks. I use Windows. 1. Windows taskbar should be placed on the left. You will instantly get more working space for any software. …

UX/UI, wireframe + mockup specialist required This above is a very popular job entry you will see on any freelancer website when you browse the design interface category. Almost every client requires a designer to analyze user interaction with a website, or application, and to then create a good looking…