"Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. Design is how it works."

- Steve Jobs interviewed by Times

Labels: design, quotes

Stumbling across the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice made me think about a similar code for Interface Designers. Here's my interpretation:

• ACCESSIBILITY - Interface designers shall ensure that their work is accessible to as many users, on as many platforms and devices as possible.

• USABILITY - Interface designers shall ensure their work is usable and fit for purpose.
  

• LEGIBILITY - Information shall be well communicated - be it typographic or conceptual.
  

• CLIENTS v. USERS - Interface designers shall represent the needs of the user to the client.
  

• STANDARDS - Interface designers shall adhere to standards where they exist and innovate where they don't.
  

• VALUES - Interface designers shall aspire to delivering the work specified on time, to budget and to an high standard. See the Iron Triangle

Labels: design, internet, typography

I'm delighted to announce the first new site of 2007 - Larchwood Cottage, a lovely self catering cottage near Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland.

It's been a great site to work on - the shoot went well despite a power cut towards the end of the day, plus it's been a chance to integrate with Google Maps and try out a new Availability Calendar.

I'm keen to do more sites like this in 2007 - so if you have a property and would like to promote with a quality web site then please get in touch...

Labels: design, internet, photography