In this article, I want to share the CSS “Sliding Doors” technique by providing the code. Also, I want to share a way in which this was implemented successfully into SAP EP in order to control the look and feel of the first level top navigation (tabs).
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Company Portal Best Practices
Efficiency, memorability, and error reduction are the three most important usability attributes considered in the design of an intranet or portal. Read the rest of this article to learn more about these three principles.
10 Things A Portal Must Have
Obviously, most companies are moving towards having intranet portals. However, companies often fail to do it right. Although developing a global portal for your company doesn’t seem difficult, the challenges are overwhelming. Read about 10 things that all portals must have.
Steve Krug’s Reservoir of Goodwill
Per his book, “Don’t Make Me Think”, Steve Krug the usability expert makes a great point about a “reservoir of goodwill” that all designers and developers need to take into consideration.
It’s true, and it’s a a fact. Most users of web sites and applications can be divided into three categories. Search Dominant users, Link Dominant users, and everyone else. The challenge is creating fresh designs that push the limit, but also stick to conventions and make sure to cater to all three types of users.
3 Things to Know About Users
There are three things that companies, developers, designers, and the like should know about their users. These three things apply to pretty much all users, whether they are web users, application users, etc. Why? Because these three things are just human nature. It’s just how we are.
Top 5 Suggested UI Reading
Due to some questions comonly posed to me, I decided to list in order my top 5 books regarding User Interface Design. These books are geared towards anybody from designers, developers, and Usability experts. The books are great reading, and provide a lot of insight into UI. Clickong on the books will take you to Amazon, where you can purchase the books.
