Posted by Kris Colvin | Oct 5th, 2008

My Favorite Prototyping Tools

A user interface designer relies on certain things: a fast, working internet connection, a big enough screen to handle the inevitable hopping back and forth from one window to another, some excellent music, and a steady supply of his or her favorite addictive beverage of choice… in my case, coffee or Coke Classic. But those are just the accoutrement needed to set the stage. An interaction designer must rely on...

Posted by Kris Colvin | Aug 3rd, 2008

How to Use EchoSign & VisualCV to Create a Private Portfolio Process

The Business Problem: You’re a designer, engineer, architect, musician, writer or another type of professional who needs to have prospective clients sign an NDA prior to viewing certain work samples or information. The Fresh Solution: VisualCV + EchoSign Accelerate the Process! EchoSign is an effective way to have documents (like an NDA) signed electronically. The cost is free for 5 signatures a month, with...

Posted by Kris Colvin | Jul 31st, 2008

Visual CV: 8 Reasons Every Job Applicant Needs One

I recently wrote about visual resumes, and asked recruiters on Linked In if they felt they would be more effective than a traditional resume or not, with mixed comments. After that big post, I discovered Visual CV, a free (as of right now at least) hosted web application that makes putting together a visual resume EASY. I spent some time this morning putting mine together, and I am hooked. Here’s why: 1 | The...

Posted by Kris Colvin | Jun 26th, 2008

What Does Celltop Cost on Your Alltel Phone?

So many people are searching every day for the costs associated with Alltel’s Celltop feature, and finding the design critique on the Celltop user experience I recently posted, that I felt I should provide specific pricing information if possible. I have done some more research about the cost of using Celltop on your Alltel phone. Maybe this can be my good deed for the day. Please note, this information is...