Make sure you’re building the right user interface before you build it. The old adage, "Measure twice, cut once" applies to digital projects, as well.

In this post, I'll explain the value of having a user experience designer from the perspective of our own process at Bitovi.

I've been attempting to organize how Bitovi approaches web application development. I'd like to draw a line from what users and businesses value (quality) to the techniques and tools we use to build web applications. I've organized my thoughts into a mental map:

Live-bound templates in CanJS can completely change how you build UI controls. When used correctly, live binding gives you far greater separation of concerns and code that is easier to understand and refactor. In this article, I’ll illustrate the clear advantages to using data-driven, live-bound UI controls, and show you how to implement this pattern in your own apps.

In this article I'll explain a simple, fast way to perform user testing, even with no budget or time. A lot of people don't immediately see the value in doing user experience testing, partly because it has the perception of being an expensive hassle or just a waste of time. A client recently told me, "We're already behind on this project and need to get right to the mock-ups."

When it comes to creating user interfaces (UIs), user experience designers can get too close to the project and lose sight of basic usability. Sometimes you have to take a step back and obscure your view just enough to see potential problems that you might not notice otherwise. Here are some simple things you can do for a quick usability check. These tips are so easy, you'll find yourself doing them all the time.