An 11 minute video on some of the basic features of Fireworks. It doesn't go into the creation of interactive prototypes, but covers off on some of the nicer features of the program that seem to combine some of the pros of photoshop with visio (the MS prog. I'm used to).

I like the way he handles color from not only a psychological perspective but physics and accessibility, discussing the issues of contrast due to individuals' potential color blindness or because of the way wavelengths play with the perception of overlapping items.

Site where people share their lists of recommended books. Heard of site through Whitney Hess and her User Experience lists on this site.

Some slick tools beyond firebug to use. My top choices are the grid-rule-unit tool and the cross platform browser bookmarklet.

The author makes several good points about success measurement over gut instinct. I think that a holistic view has to be taken and instinct is developed over time with experience. But in this world, accountability needs to be in place or the money stops coming in. Don't spurn the use of analytical or quantitative design practices but include them in your toolbox along with instinct.

Outlines the pros and cons of each placement and how to make the decision to use one over the other.

Interesting article outlining several arguments for using Wordpress as a CMS for any website.

A solid articulation about how the social phenomenon of twitter can change the general perception of texting/micro-sharing from silly geek fad into a generally accepted way to share ideas and educate others where microbursts of communication have value equivalent to a phone call or lengthy blog post.

A lengthy piece on moving from more standard representations in development to more functional models.

A succinct presentation on the challenges facing IA in the evolving web. The basics of common sense, psychology, and usability remain, but the tools to clarify the complex have and will continue to change.

A simple layout tool with some statistical backing for some of the more popular layout options. As of October 2008.

We did a more valuable 404 page on TM. But I would love to do this on all proj. moving forward. value add in the details.

A place to find the origin of words. not the urban definitions though.

12 solid principles to be reminded of when building a website.

12 solid principles to be reminded of when building a website.

A nice list of more fonts: handwriting, script, cartoonish, professional, etc.

If ever you're in a jam to select colors for that redesign, here's some helpful tools.

A good 10 question post with why answering yes is a good thing.