: This article takes a look at how context relates to interaction design it is becoming very clear to me that it has immense value on a few different levels, a value that is often overlooked or missed as we move through the various stages within design process. : http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/the-value-of-context-in-design-pt-1/

: People are busier than ever. The UX karmic cycle can create positive experiences for them, which in turn drives business. We’ll point to ten specific principles for making your users’ lives easier—UX Mantras that can bring change for good. From typography to spacing to plain language, we’ll keep it fast, simple, and packed with [...]

: Design, like the world as a whole, is unpredictable and messy. If you think it boils down to “research,” you’re mistaken. : http://www.theatlantic.com/life/archive/2011/05/the-science-of-good-design-a-dangerous-idea/238750/

: The process required for designing mobile applications takes dedication and eye-numbing precision. Most graphics designers won’t spend their time in this area since pixel-perfect creation becomes tiresome quickly. And although mobile design isn’t for everyone it does hold a special place in the hearts of many. : http://designshack.co.uk/articles/layouts/ios-usability-tips-and-resources-for-iphone-and-ipad-apps

: Looking for some reasons to run usability tests? Read this post for 10 top reasons you should be usability testing. : http://www.intuitionhq.com/blog/2011/05/10-great-reasons-to-usability-test/

: From the day that babies are brought home and cradled in their pink or blue blankets, implications have been made about gender and color. While there are no concrete rules about what colors are exclusively feminine or masculine, there have been studies conducted over the past seven decades that draw some generalizations. Let’s take [...]

: We pour over analytics, conduct ethnographic studies, and interview users in order to understand the demographics, goals, and tasks of the people using our product. We create personas, write scenarios, and list use cases. And so we should; understanding who our users are and what they want to achieve is foundational to our job [...]

: There are many things in the world of web-development that are contentious, controversial, or provoke a passionate response. Some people’s feathers are easily ruffled by talk of legacy IE support, some by whether vendor extensions to CSS are a good idea; for some, you only have to mention HTML5 to get a tirade of [...]

: Since the initial work on CSSsitemap, Andrew Maier and I have been pretty busy working on an array of other tools that are a bit specific to a project we’re collaborating on presently. The result: almost no time has been invested in CSSsitemap since the first in-house version. : http://theleggett.com/2011/05/04/csssitemap-system/

: Trying to convince a client not to squeeze everything above the fold? Is your whitespace filling up fast? We’ve collected a variety of articles on some sticky web subjects that might just help you make your point. : http://weenudge.com/