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.toolbox: Learn Silverlight, Expression Studio and UX design

2010-03-13T15:39:11Z

Microsoft’s .toolbox website plans to teach you Silverlight, Expression Studio and UX design principles and fundamentals. You can choose from two available tracks (Design Scenarios and Design Principles), learn a lot, collect badges and brag about that. And you get all that in a nicely designed and packed website....(read more)

UX designer needed (full-time at Moody’s Wall Street Analytics)

2010-01-15T20:09:51Z

Moody's Wall Street Analytics has asked us to help them find UX Designer for a full-time, salaried position. If San Francisco looks appealing to you, and even more importantly if you are great UX designer, looking for challenges in the financial sector – then this might be your dream job. Expression Studio skills are strongly preferred....(read more)

Design trends for 2010: Web design trends for 2010

2010-01-12T19:02:04Z

From the visual and aesthetics aspect, web design trends in 2010 will be shaped by the influences from 2009. In this article 5 major trends regarding the web design are covered. From oversized headers which are serving as new kind of splash screens to minimalism which is being supported by typography. See what’s to come in 2010....(read more)

Design trends for 2010: Web development trends for 2010

2010-01-09T16:21:11Z

Trends appear and disappear. Here are some of web development trends that will dominate during the 2010. I’m covering 5 trends regarding the web development. From real-time web and collaboration to geo-tagging and RIA frameworks... See what is new and coming in 2010 and stay ahead of the curve!...(read more)

WPF / Silverlight tutorial: Visibility property and binding

2010-01-07T01:05:19Z

Visibility property is a very powerful and yet often overlooked property available in both WPF and Silverlight. It enables you to set Visibility of certain UIElement objects to different states like: Visible, Collapsed and Hidden (not supported by Silverlight). This tutorial shows you how to use it and how to bind to Visibility property....(read more)

Google Chrome beats Apple’s Safari market share

2010-01-03T02:02:55Z

More than a year and half ago, I wrote an article here on UXPassion.com saying that we don't need another hero – and I was referring to the Google Chrome browser. Today, after I've noticed news reporting that Chrome has surpassed Apple's Safari market share, I might need to reconsider my previous claims....(read more)

TOP 10 UX recommendations for Silverlight Command Link usage

2010-01-01T06:15:44Z

After I've explained how to build and design custom control – Command Link for Silverlight, I'm now sharing some best UX practices and guidelines regarding the implementation of the Command Link control. Here is the list of best UX practices for design, implementation and usage of Command Link control for Silverlight....(read more)

Silverlight tutorial: HOW TO build CommandLink Control in Silverlight with Expression Blend 3 and Behaviors

2009-12-30T15:24:19Z

Command links have found their way around in Windows Vista and they are one of the key parts of the Windows 7 user interface as well. In this article I’ll show you how to create a command link control in Expression Blend 3 for use in your Silverlight 3 projects.New concept introduced with Blend 3 - Behaviors is being used....(read more)

Microsoft’s product placements in The Big Bang Theory

2009-12-17T22:27:19Z

I'm a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory show. Given a fact that I do have a geek / physicist background it hardly comes as a surprise. I’ve noticed number of different several Microsoft’s products being placed and mention on the show. First and foremost – number of different Microsoft Press books but even Windows 7 finds its way....(read more)

Office 2010 new packaging and icons revealed

2009-12-07T21:38:35Z

New Office 2010 will be released during the June 2010 – at least that’s what Microsoft is telling us now. CTP has been out for a while, beta version is now out as well, and now polish website CentrumXP is reporting that Office 2010 new box art has been released. And here are the boxshots and new icons....(read more)

On the Web, competition is just one click away (JustHost is our new host)

2009-11-02T21:31:33Z

This is a post about customer service, customer frustration and customer / user experience. I've made a move from my old webhost Inside.hr to JustHost.com. Reason? Well, I was frustrated with their „customer service“. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to use JustHost.com. I want to share my (user) experience with you....(read more)

Design pricing: It’s never just about the price

2009-10-14T21:22:32Z

Setting proper pricing for your UX design work is crucial. It goes hand in hand with setting your customer's expectations. Set the price too low and you will gain reputation of the same kind. Set it high – you will also set high expectations. If you can deliver on them – then keep it that way. Reason: it’s never just about the price....(read more)

UX ROI: User Experience Return on Investment

2009-10-10T19:58:27Z

Calculating and even trying to understand what all adds up to the UX ROI is difficult task. When we are faced with clients and investors – ROI is something they often ask for. How to even start thinking about return on investment in the field of user experience? Here I’m talking about UX ROI discussion tool and other metrics....(read more)

Expression Blend tutorial: Brushes, gradients, fills and strokes (webcast)

2009-10-06T14:48:11Z

This Expression Blend 3 tutorial introduces you to brushes and how to change the appearance of the specific object. You will learn how to use different types of brushes, and the special emphasis is given to gradient tools. How to create and modify gradients, using the gradient eyedropper and other goodies!...(read more)

RIA jobs market trends: Silverlight vs Flex vs JavaFX

2009-09-17T18:05:28Z

Several days ago I've received message with link to the InsideRIA. Mike Slinn of the InsideRIA has posted interesting article about job trends regarding Silverlight, Flex and JavaFX. If you go to the Indeed webpage and search for these keywords, you might be surprised. Here are some really interesting facts....(read more)