Graphical user interfaces are full of symbols. Symbols need to be reduced to their essence. This helps avoid cluttering the user interface with meaningless distractions, and makes it easier for people to «read» the symbol and figure out the meaning of an interface element. Realistic details can get in the way of what you’re trying to communicate to your users.

Plus there are some fun charts on to help illustrate the points.

ignore the code: Realism in UI Design.

If you still love doodling with pencil and paper, and who doesn’t, these pads are a great way to map out your next project.

The front of both sizes is set up to match the bezel of a popular mobile computing device, while the back is ruled with a light 6mm grid, perfect for writing notes or jotting down the phone number of a hot geek.

Notepod: The sketchbook for your app ideas.

Each shoe was presented on its own page, with no way of navigating to the other 99 aside from an arrow forward or back. What?!1

No thumbnail previews of the next one.
No listing of shoes by name.
No visual way to browse.
No nothing. Just blind clicking on the arrows, or randomly clicking on numbers.

If this was a top 10 list I might let it slide, but for 100 pages? No thank you. I made it through 3 pages before getting frustrating and leaving.. and I really like nice kicks.

Lesson for today, make your links meaningful and thinking about your users.

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