Hacker Monthly #14 by Netizens Media

Author:Netizens Media [Media, Netizens]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Netizens Media
Published: 2011-07-01T21:38:29.139328+00:00

Coders that get stumped usually do something non-code related for a while and come back to see that the code gremlins have fixed their problem, or going for a walk helped them think outside the box. Something similar applies for design. Keep your brain active by constantly seeking new sources of inspiration and creativity. I got a Wacom tablet to doodle in Illustrator and found that helps with idea generation a bunch. Yes, this is a long caption.

More Homework

Get a Typekit account and rigorously browse through fonts. Take note of their organization structure. Learn about font stacks. Try out some fonts on a site of yours. Make sure you set fallback fonts. Experiment. Learn about lettering.js [letteringjs.com]. Aim for contrast while avoiding conflict. Play with font size, weight, structure, form, direction, and color. Typography is easily one of the most overlooked aspects of design for new web designers. It makes a huge difference and is worth exploring. Great designers treat text as UI has always been Cameron Moll’s mantra.

Briefly read up on the Gestalt Principles [hn.my/gestalt] as they refer to user interface design: proximity, similarity, good continuation, closure, common fate, past experience, figure, and ground. And Fitts’ Law [hn.my/fitts], too. Then find out what UX [hn.my/ux] really means. §

Paul Stamatiou is the co-founder of a stealth startup currently in Y Combinator’s Summer 2011 batch. You can follow him online: @Stammy

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