Why You Should Not Do The Five Second User Interface Test Often

Previously, I wrote about a new online service I found online called; fivesecondtest. To me, it’s a free online user interface design test service. The invaluable benefit of putting your design up for a test is you’ll get user centric feedback. Though this isn’t a full fledged usability test. Anyway, here are a few reasons … Read more

My Blog was Featured on The Malaysian Insider

It’s been a really long time since my blog had press coverage. Last I remembered, it was done by The Star for the Merdeka Blogger Project headed by Minishorts. Yesterday, a friend jokingly told me over Yahoo! Messenger said, “Waaaah, u so famous wan ar till ppl wanna duplicate your blog :D http://bit.ly/8w5Si” :) That’s when … Read more

Intel Partners and Bloggers Watch Aliens vs Monsters Movie in 3D

I was invited by Melody who called me for the Intel-Tumpang Core i7 launch event to come and watch Monsters versus Aliens. Besides it being an animated film (love ’em), Intel gave us a bigger treat. It was in 3D! And, there was grub – before the movie! Free food and free movie, win-win! :D Here’s … Read more

Free Online User Interface Mockup Design Test Service

From the Sitepoint newsletter, they featured a new free user interface mockup design test online. The free online service is called; fivesecondtest. It’s a user community generated test to get feedback from millions of online users on your mockup designs. This might not be a full fledged usability test with cameras or mouse gesture tracking, … Read more

10 Cost Effective Web Development Techniques

I got this off Smashing Magazine who shared this resource from Drew McLellan on Twitter. Man, you’ve got to love social media marketing! Or, as the social media marketing agencies call it; inbound marketing. I totally love the presentation style but what I do love most is the facts shared in this slideshow. If you haven’t noticed, … Read more

Website Content Trumps Website Visual Design

Being a Malaysia website designer, one of the common comments heard from a client is; there is too much text on the homepage. Well, if you’re the client reading this then here’s breaking news for you. Website content beats website visual design hands down because of optimization. And, isn’t the next question you’ll always ask … Read more

WordPress Does Not Support Similar Widget in Multiple Sidebars

Blog layouts have changed from simple 2-column blog layouts into 3 or more columns. WordPress has had the option for you to select and configure the sidebar you choose since I can remember Kubrick. They’ve made it so easy for you to manage the sidebar with drag-and-drop functions they call widgets. But WordPress blog theme … Read more

Pulau Ketam Malaysia Dog Rescue Mission

Humans can be very mean creatures – even, inhuman. The residents of Pulau Ketam had abandoned some 300 stray dogs on a deserted island. According to the rescue mission page on Malaysia Central, half of the number of dogs may have already turned into carcasses and probably are on it’s way no thanks to flesh … Read more