SXSW. Design Is In The Details
I plan on posting my notes from the different sessions I attend here at SXSW. First up: Design is in the Details—Naz Hamid.
design checklist
01 EXPERIMENT
- beautiful mistakes
02 CHOICES
- choose simplicity and what makes sense
- complexity may be a (bad) sign
03 STAY CONSISTENT
- especially important when working on internal pages
04 COMPLETENESS
- don’t let the clients get hung up on the little details that should be completed
05 STEP IN, STEP OUT, STEP BACK: BALANCE
- taking breaks can help you be objective about your design
- do it, then forget it, then come back with fresh eyes
- take notes on what stood out when you looked at it the first time back
06 BE YOUR OWN CRITIC
- have sound explanations for your decisions
07 COMPLEXITY IN SIMPLICITY: LESS IS MORE
- don’t include what we don’t need
08 OBSESSION IS HEALTHY
- dedication to the design is essential
- take the time to focus on the little details
THOUGHTS, BREAKTHROUGHS & REVELATIONS
- make sure you’re pleased with what you’re presenting
Posted by Phil Burrows, Rails Developer on Saturday, March 08, 2008