Ever since I joined Weemagine and started to help building Weebiz, I have been learning a lot of stuff other than technology. The marketing team has really good knowledge I can use. This week I concluded that the way we approach people through our content can sometimes – if not always – be key to success.
There is a new technique on user interface / experience cunningly mentioned by Dan Rubin, a while ago. It is also used brilliantly in great applications, such as Facebook or WordPress itself. I took interest over the subject because I believe it is an important aspect of the modern web experience.
Yea, that’s right: I’m talking about you-know-which browser.
Internet Explorer 6 is the 8-year old Microsoft browser, it comes by default in Windows XP. There are already versions 7 and 8 for this browser. Version 6 is now extremely outdated as it doesn’t offer the best experience and quality when visiting a website. Web standards have evolved since the time and so upgrade is extremely recommended for all users.
Finally, after a long long time, I decide to say something to my readers. It’s been crazy in here!
Today starts my 2009 and with it certain acknowledgments and decisions I’ve made. Today I want to share some these with you.
I have been putting myself to test on a client project, regarding aesthetics. I have used “The Grid” in other situations but not in this way. I have learned how to accomplish grid balance on top of full-range background… again, the hard way. I use this approach in this very blog so you should realize its result already.
I am José Mota, a 25 year old portuguese web architect.
I am currently working at !UZ Techonologies as an Interaction Designer.
I love to dance, ride my motorbike and to learn more on Ruby on Rails, user experience on the web and Linux.