All posts by Simon Norris

17th March 2011 by Simon Norris | Web Design

Design is a very complex subject and it has many definitions but one I particularly like is ‘to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully’ (dictionary.com). Design is a highly skillful activity and requires dedication and creativity. Good design is a process and one that is made up of many elements. It is the successful combination of elements that deliver a great design that make it compelling, engaging and ultimately, invisible.

28th January 2011 by Simon Norris | Simon says

If like me you are a ‘collector’ of business cards and have a constantly growing collection, keeping them all together in an app makes a lot sense. In fact, business cards are still a common method for sharing details, so the hassle of storing and finding them can be removed with this app. Therefore, having the details available in your phone is very useful because this is the most obvious place to keep them!

8th March 2010 by Simon Norris | Simon says

In a recent article from the Timesonline aptly named Gordon Brown silences YouTube critics by disabling viewer comments the issue of comment disabling was again brought to my attention.  So, after some further reading I came across an article on the Web Worker Daily by Georgina Laidlaw that tackles the subject intelligently.

5th February 2010 by Simon Norris | Simon says

How many times have you visited a site for the very first time only to be presented with an annoying pop-up that asks you to complete a survey about the site you have only just visited?!

4th February 2010 by Simon Norris | Simon says

The Nomensa design philosophy and our commitment to making the web a better and more intuitive place for all of us.

28th February 2007 by Simon Norris | Simon says

This article outlines how to get the best from an interactive agency, and the things you need to consider. When we think of an interactive agency we typically think of a company that creates websites. However, the services that an interactive agency provides can vary.

1st August 2006 by Simon Norris | User Experience

The user experience of a website. Everyone is talking about its impact on the bottom line. And because of this, everyone talks about usability testing – testing your website with actual users – and how it delivers recommendations for improving the site’s user experience.

But how can you maximise the commercial value of usability testing?

If you make an investment in user testing, you want to see the clearest possible return on investment (ROI). Eye tracking – one form of user testing – delivers strong visual results, communicating webpage success and failure to executives and developers alike. However, you still need the experienced interpretation of eye tracking results to deliver feasible and actionable improvements to your website.

1st November 2002 by Simon Norris | Simon says

A large proportion of users cannot gain access to the information and services the Web provides and this represents a dichotomy. The Web was designed to provide universal access to information, however many web sites are inaccessible to people with disabilities. This paper examines web accessibility and provides simple methods for checking a site’s accessibility.