UI Design & Web Usability Blog

  • Oct 29th, 2009

    Motorola Droid first impression

    Android 2.0 looks great. I have to admit. I’m a big fun of iPhone OS but version 2 of Google mobile OS looks sleek and visually polished. I did not have a chance to play with it yet but pictures leave very positive impression. It LOOKS usable enough. Not sure it would beat iPhone’s in it’s simplicity but it is a real rival.

    The firsts device available with Android 2 seems to be Motorola Droid. Sadly it’s design doesn’t produce any excitement. Seems very dated and follows Nokia Communicator idea, which judging form how often i’ve seen it on streets  never been very popular device.

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  • Oct 27th, 2009

    Mouse for $1200

    Intelligent Design has came up with a handcrafted Bluetooth laser mouse. “Grade 1 titanium, high quality plastic resin, a neodymium scroll wheel and impressive design for those who demand perfection at their fingerprints”, and are and willing to pay for it. The price tag is $1200. Well, perfection has never been cheap.

    I guess the term “design” is referring solely to its look.  Judging by the specs the mouse can do no more than any other mouse on the market for $30.

    To me, Apple’s Magic Mouse that supports gestures is far more intelligent and far more sanely priced ($69)

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    Intelligent Mouse vs. Magic Mouse

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  • Oct 25th, 2009

    Gmail Tasks Usable Feature – Outliner

    Gmail Tasks has one very useful feature. It is an outliner that lets you organize tasks into discrete sections that are related in a tree structure or hierarchy. As much as I love OS X Mail and iCal, the ability to quickly break any task into sub-tasks makes a big difference in usability.Screen shot 2009-10-25 at 10.14.58 PM

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  • Oct 25th, 2009

    Tweetie for Mac

    Tweetie for Mac – a Twitter client – has become my new favourite periscope into the Twitter world. I can’t comment on the features as I hardly use any of them but the “Post” button. But what makes it a pleasure to work with is how very polished the app is and its wellthought User Interface.

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    Tweetie for Mac UI

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  • Oct 24th, 2009

    Windows 7 on Mac G4 of 2006

    It is clearly just a slip and surely has no connection to Mr. Balmer but it happens again and again. Sleek Mac Books appeared on Microsoft website, TV ads and other promotional materials.

    Now it is MSNBC.com Windows 7 presentation. The ad behind clearly shows MacBook Pro G4 of 2006 with a logo of Windows 7.

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  • Oct 21st, 2009

    Vista

    Rossul Design created and built an excellent business tool for the management and growth of my company, Vista Health Solutions. Our websites are the core our business and it is crucial that they function properly day in and day out. The sites are user friendly, as well as professional and regularly receive compliments on creative design and ease of use. Rossul Design pays careful attention to detail, creating a stress free experience for our clients. I strongly recommend Rossul Design for businesses and professionals seeking Web/GUI services.

    Simon Bukai, Owner. Vista Health Solutions

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  • Oct 21st, 2009

    A.C.Riley

    I highly recommend Elia! Obviously he’s an exceptionally talented communications and GUI designer, creating stunning, intuitive designs. But, he also takes the time to really listen to his clients and understand their needs as well as their market’s needs. He is always professional, and very generous with his time, making himself available to go over the details of a project. An added bonus: Elia’s a lot of fun to work with.

    Charlotte Riley, Owner , A.C. Riley Communications

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  • Oct 21st, 2009

    Coda Creative, Inc.

    Elia has been a tremendous asset to my organization. He is creative, experienced, very knowledgeable in his field, and his eye for design is exceptional. His understanding of clean, effective interface elements, information hierarchy and SEO allow him to create web sites that produce results. His work is original and of the highest quality.

    Paola Coda, Co-Founder, Creative Director at Coda Creative, Inc.

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  • Oct 21st, 2009

    Prescient Digital Media

    Elia is an excellent designer with deep knowledge of usability to facilitate user behaviour on websites and within online environments. Elia provides explanations on best practices for usability and is flexible in providing various concepts to meet client expectations. Always professional, Elia is quick to respond to requests and highly reliable.

    Catherine Elder, Senior Manager, Client Development & Delivery at Prescient Digital Media

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  • Oct 21st, 2009

    ABB

    Elia worked for us on very important software to re-define the user interface. He did a great and outstanding job. He’s easy to work with and he takes time to analyse the user behaviour and our objectives. He really brings value to our software. We are very satisfied with his performance.

    Jean-Pierre Simard, Chief Marketing Officer at ABB Analytical

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    PC Pitstop

    Rossul quickly creates creative designs for the right price. Great company to work with.

    Keith Linden, VP Sales and Marketing, PC Pitstop

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    The Brookside Group

    Rossul Design took the time to fully understand our industry, business and competitive point of difference. Its greatest strength was in its ability to creatively interpret those factors and help us best portray ourselves in the market. Their work was way above our expectations.

    Stephen Rock, Principal, The Brookside Group

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    Vista Health Solutions

    We approached rossul design with the project and just from the first consultation alone we knew that Elia Kanaki of Rossul Design was the man and firm that would take our company on-line. They really understood what we were trying to achieve but more importantly, they knew how to go about and implement it. We couldn’t be happier with the web-design project and all of the additional work they had done for us over the past 5 years. They’re very professional in all aspects of the work and most importantly it shows. One of the first things that our representative hear from our on-line shoppers is that our site looks great and is very easy for them to use. We very happy with our choice in design firm and will confidently contine to use their services

    Simon Bukai, Vista Health Solutions

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    Buth Systems LLC

    I have worked with Rossul design on number of web design projects. Elia has demonstrated high level of professionalism and promptness in delivering the product. I strongly recommend using his services.

    Pavan Mukhara, CTO, Buth Systems LLC

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    Cyclone Shredding

    Rossul Design did an amazing job of helping me create a corporate image that I am very proud of. It was a pleasure working with them.

    Kory Dunlop, Cyclone Shredding

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    EvanWords

    Elia Kanaki is a skillful and committed professional who combines a deep design sense with superb technical knowledge to quickly benefit any marketing communications project, in any medium.

    Evan Thompson, Owner, EvanWords

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    OptimumIP

    Elia is professional, persistent and patient. He diligently worked with me to bring the vision of my brand to life. I appreciate Elia’s deep knowledge and approachable style. I will hire Elia again for future projects

    Tiffany Ankenman, Principal, OptimumIP

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    KMGI

    Elia is a top-notch designer and we have been using his services on regular basis.

    Alex Konanykhin, CEO, KMGI

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    ScotiaMcLeod

    Elia is a dedicated professional who provides high quality work. He works quickly and suggests good design ideas.

    David R. Bruce, Associate Portfolio Manager, ScotiaMcLeod

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  • Oct 20th, 2009

    The Future of Publishing, Inc.

    He “gets it” — really the highest compliment the can be paid to a web/information designer. He listens very carefully to the client’s objectives, and translates those with great precision into design features that do not merely meet those objectives, but go beyond them and make your work so much easier, AND more effective. His prices are entirely fair and reasonable, his delivery more than punctual, and his manner ideally-suited to effective collaboration. On top of this he is modest and humble. I would work with Elia on another project in a heartbeat.

    Thad McIlroy, President at The Future of Publishing, Inc.

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News

Jul 16th

Rossul Design has been contracted to create a new Graphic User Interface (GUI) for online Virtual Dating Chat.

Jun 6th

Rossul Design has been hired by Centtric to design UI for their upcoming salesforce.com App.

Jun 6th

We are excited about a this new and very insetting project for ePly – a complete online event registration and payment processing service that manages every step of the online form creation process and eliminates the event planner’s stress and workload.

May 31st

Rossul Design has been chosen to update Graphic User Interface (GUI) for UofT Alumni website. Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching.

Testimonials

Elia is a talented UI designer. His designs are as functional and intuitive as they are beautiful. He is highly professional and gets the job done fast. I recommend Rossul Design without reservation. Thank you for a fantastic job!

Dr. Igor Kotlyar, president at OmniDate Inc.

Elia and Rossul Design have been a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism and insight into the re-launch design of our flagship Easy Web Video product has left me very proud of the final design. For anyone looking for a stunning, effective, intuitive design customized to the uniqueness that is every small business I recommend Rossul Design wholeheartedly.

Thanks for everything Elia!

Shawn Pringle, CEO at TopNet Solutions, Inc.