Microsoft download page

I have been reading Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Think – Common Sense Approach Usability and I can’t help to be a little bit critical on websites that I encountered (including the ones that I’ve built).
When I was attempting to download IE8 today, I’ve got into the download page and it took me few seconds to [...]

Reviewing usability of computer online shops

I am in the process of building a new system to replace my 5 years old system.
I was originally planning to get all the parts from MSY, they do live up the reputation of being the cheapest in town. But one of their problems is that they don’t have a consistent level of stock, so [...]

Web design books

I am currently in the process of getting a book (or some books) on web design. What I am looking for is a book that covers:
1. principles of web design (like usability)
2. layout, typography, color theories, the usage of graphics
3. and how to create layout using image editing software like Photoshop or Illustrator (although I [...]

Note

1. Doctype declaration can make a difference in the way your CSS is displayed. Forgot what DTD Dreamweaver produces, but it makes IE7 setting margin: 0px auto doesn’t center an element. Will investigate.. i might be wrong.n2. Setting vertical-align to middle on img somehow created a gap in IE7 eventhough you have set the height [...]

felixt.org re-design

My website is long overdue for a remake. The hardest part is to find a design/or to design the site. Should it be image rich or just plain CSS? Should I attempt to learn Flash and use it here?Anyhow, I think the first thing that I need to decide is what I want to achieve [...]