http://www.wisdump.com/design/design-is-about-constraints/ Dumping wisdom on design and the web Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:29:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.wisdump.com/design/design-is-about-constraints/comment-page-1/#comment-390627 Beware the too-realistic design metaphor | Wisdump Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:29:53 +0000 http://wisdump.com/?p=757#comment-390627 [...] Metaphors should not distract or confuse, they must clarify. Apple and those that design for it love their beautiful interfaces and the metaphors that inspired it, and while attention to detail is highly admired, design abuse via mainstream device iPad, will become rampant. It’s tempting to pull out all the stops, but as with many things in life, exercise restraint. [...] [...] Metaphors should not distract or confuse, they must clarify. Apple and those that design for it love their beautiful interfaces and the metaphors that inspired it, and while attention to detail is highly admired, design abuse via mainstream device iPad, will become rampant. It’s tempting to pull out all the stops, but as with many things in life, exercise restraint. [...]

]]> http://www.wisdump.com/design/design-is-about-constraints/comment-page-1/#comment-157826 theSUNrisesTODAY (the observations and ponderings of Tim Jahn) » Constraints encourage creativity and innovation Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:41:54 +0000 http://wisdump.com/?p=757#comment-157826 [...] the world of web design, constraints encourage good design . Whether it’s project restraints, technology limitations, or good old deadlines, these [...] [...] the world of web design, constraints encourage good design . Whether it’s project restraints, technology limitations, or good old deadlines, these [...]

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