Challenge Choosing which values in a menu should be default. Ever go to a site that has a very small country set as the default value, a country that may not even have internet (or at best makes up .5% of online internet users)? Had the UI/UX Designer thought through the system configurations, you may have filled out that form slightly faster (it's a convenience factor). Solution Most users don't want to fill out long forms and will go to another site that will make the process easier for them Read more [...]

Every brand needs a face. A first impression. Why? So that you can relate to it. It's what ties an inanimate object or idea to your personality and encourages buyers. Let's not treat the buyer like an idiot though. The design is about story telling. It's about pure content mended together with form and function. Design is all about re-engineering an idea to tell a story and that is what I do. I'm a UI designer which stands for User Interface. Yes, I do other things like user experience, social media, Read more [...]

Keyboard shortcuts CTRL + Mouse up/down: Change the font size in a conversation window. CTRL + E: Center text CTRL + R: Right justify text CTRL + L or CTRL+J: Left justify text F9: Open Gmail to send an email to the person you talk to F11: Start a call F12: Stop the current call ESC: Close the current window To switch between multiple chat windows, press Ctrl+Tab. Emoticons Face emoticons (smiley faces etc.) :-| : - | :-O :-O :-x :-x :-P :-P :-D :-D ;-) ;-) :-( :-( :-) :-) B-) B-) :'( :'( :| :| :O Read more [...]

Wireframes are the road map or blueprints to the start of any good website design. The plans describe the structure, functionality and structure without over-developing the details. The initial layout may not always be perfect, but the elements of the design should accurately relay how the site will lbe layed out but not how the site will look and function in the initial stages. Not all elements will be added in the initial stages like images, color, fancy fonts and other in-depth details. This Read more [...]

I've been working out a lot lately and tracking my nutrition. I'd like to get back into shape and be in the best shape of my life. This takes work and balance. Tracking calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates means not going over the amount of grams you set for yourself but also not being under on your desired intake. Your body needs a certain amount of nutrients to function properly. This analogy also transfers into daily life. I work a lot, but moving back to Iowa I have to make time for Read more [...]

I'm an experienced community class instructor with over seven years in IT. I own an interactive agency and work as a UI (user interface) designer for a large corporation. My background is in html, css, php, graphic design, photoshop, social media marketing, SEO, online advertising, online marketing strategy, event planning and branding. If you have having trouble fixing your mac or pc I'm not your gal, take it to Best Buy or Apple where they will insure things if they break your computer. If you Read more [...]