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Address: 3 Bowyer House
Vermont Road
London SW18 2AE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 31382049
E-mail: hello@shapeshed.com
3 Apr 2008
Text only emails are a reliable alternative to HTML emails. They work in any email client and can be read by all. Here are some tips on how to make text only emails more user friendly. Read more
8 Dec 2007
Just Ask is a detailed book on how to incorporate usability and accessibility into your design process. If you are considering conducting usability testing particularly for disabled users this is an essential book. Read more
21 Sep 2007
Neilsen delivers another brilliant book full of timely advice to help avoid common usability mistakes. A must read. Read more
13 Sep 2007
Usability, or making your site easy to use, is the holy grail of web design. Here are a few tips that to help ensure that your design isn't missing the mark. Read more
30 Jan 2007
Don't Make Me Think is a solid dose of common sense at a time when hype is back on the Web Design menu. It is a gem of a book that tells you what you already know but too often overlook. Read more
22 Jan 2007
A great looking site is of no use if it is difficult to use. Here are ten techniques to help improve the usability of your site. Read more
21 Dec 2006
Forms are often overlooked from a design perspective, resulting in frustrated users. With a bit of CSS and minimal effort you can easily make your forms more usable. Read more
11 Dec 2006
Placing users at the centre of the design process is imperative for a usable website. Leave your ego at the door and find out what matters in creating usable websites. Read more
3 Dec 2006
Choosing to shop from the comfort of your home can be as stressful as going to the high street. Just why are so many online retailers still getting it wrong? Read more
24 Sep 2006
Sourcing a professional web developer can be daunting task for clients. This article is a guide for clients and outlines the many benefits of employing a professional Agency focussing on Usability, Accessiblity and Web Standards. Read more
20 Sep 2006
Nobody likes a website they cannot use. Usability, or making a site easy to use, is the holy grail of web design. It is impossible to please everyone but by taking sensible steps you can significantly improve the usability of your site. Read more
16 Jun 2006
Current trends in Web Design are rightly championing Accessibility and building websites to universally recognised standards. This article seeks to give a brief overview of the importance of Usability and suggests that there are many reasons why it is more important than building an Accessible site. Read more
9 May 2006
A Homepage is like a shop window. It is invariably the most commonly visited page and if it does not draw customers or viewers in, it has failed. This paper looks at what makes a successful Hompeage. Read more
Address: 3 Bowyer House
Vermont Road
London SW18 2AE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 31382049
E-mail: hello@shapeshed.com
