Another accessibility disaster. It’s great that people are finding creative ways to use JavaScript but it is not okay to ignore progressive enhancement techniques. Your users should never see this instead of content: Our site requires javascript, please enable javascript and refresh the browser window. JS frameworks do a disservice to the Web after all … Continue reading “Texas Gas Service Homepage”
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Bad Forms – WHY?
Forms. So easy to get right, yet so often poorly constructed. Today I came across this gem with a contrast ratio of 1.26:1, as in barely above 1:1 which is invisible. Gray on white should always have contrast checked. Other form infractions include Using placeholder text as labels. Once a user starts typing, it’s no … Continue reading “Bad Forms – WHY?”
Feedback Request – Listen360
This week, I received an automated email with the title “Business Name – Feedback Request” containing a sort-of likert scale asking how likely I’d be to recommend them to a “friend or business associate”. My feedback on this survey design from Listen360. The design is just weird I’ve never seen a rating scale in a … Continue reading “Feedback Request – Listen360”
Two Years
Wow, it’s been two years since I started this project. Most posts take a lot longer than I expected them to at the beginning. The amount of dissection, research, design suggestions and mock-ups required for even small issues end up being fairly in-depth. I’m glad I started this blog and I’ve found it very useful. … Continue reading “Two Years”
Did I watch that already?
I use the Netflix iOS a lot. I’ve watch a lot of stuff and need to find new videos to watch. This app doesn’t facilitate that user task very well. Design Suggestions Make it obvious which videos you’ve watched already. Lower the opacity for watched items. On the screen for a specific video, give an … Continue reading “Did I watch that already?”