The 960 Grid System:
The 960 Grid System is an effort to streamline web development workflow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels. There are two variants: 12 and 16 columns, which can be used separately or in tandem.
It seems to be the soup du jour recently.
Jeff Han and Phil Davidson demonstrate a multi-touch ‘computer’.
It looks absolutely amazing. Imagine using both your hands for input, sharing your screen with a friend or co-worker.
But then imagine all the new commands you’d need to learn…new forms of RSI…sminge in your way…
LukeW have some great Interface Design Quotes — including quotes from Steve Jobs, Charles Eames and Jeffery Veen.
A must have list for whenever clients (or indeed, anyone) just don’t understand what you’re trying to do.
My favourite is by ‘unknown’ (unfortunately):
“Design is the art of gradually applying constraints until only one solution remains.”
Stephen Hone was charged £64 by Abbey for two penalty charges apparently incurred on his account.
Stephen telephoned Abbey asking for the money back, which they refused. So he took them to court and they settled shortly afterwards, refunding Stephen £840.
This BBC story has made me think of the charges I’ve incurred over the years and whether they’re really representative of the administrative costs involved at the bank.
I can’t see why Lloyds TSB need £30 to send me a letter telling me I’m over my overdraft limit, for example.
Here is a link to a PDF letter template you can send to your bank demanding they refund all charges from the past 6 years, unless they can prove to you that the cost of administrating your account reflects the charges made. Make sure you read how to claim back penalty charges too.
If you’re bored or need some cheering up, have a read of some customer reviews of the Zune over at Amazon.com.