Daily archives: 3/14/2001

How to make URLs user-friendly

March 14 01
Link: 

http://www.merges.net/theory/20010305.html

“One of the worst elements of the web from a user interface standpoint is the URL. However, if they’re short, logical, and self-correcting, URLs can be acceptably usable.”

By Bill Posted in Usability CommentsComments Off

The Layout Reservoir

March 14 01
Link: 

http://www.bluerobot.com/web/layouts/

Two- and three-column layouts made with CSS: “Please feel free to borrow, steal, abduct and/or torture the documents contained in the Layout Reservoir. Though you need not give credit to BlueRobot.com, a comment in your source code would help other developers to find this resource. Enjoy.”

By Bill Posted in CSS CommentsComments Off

Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design

March 14 01
Link: 

http://www.eisnermuseum.org/

“The William F. Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design is an interactive educational center focusing on advertising and design, and their impact on our culture. With its unique emphasis on the social, historical and aesthetic implications of advertising and design, the Eisner Museum will be an important center for research in and discussion of advertising and design.”

By Bill Posted in Advertising CommentsComments Off