Archive for “PlanetOut (2003-2004)”

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PlanetOut: Example flow

Posted January 1st, 2004

This flow diagram incorporated interface detail hints which allowed people outside the development group to follow the process.

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PlanetOut: Member Browser Widget

Posted January 1st, 2004

As part of a major redesign I created a compact, AJAX member browser widget, enabling the user to quickly browse through a list of “featured members” without having to reload the page.

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PlanetOut: Buddy List Window

Posted January 1st, 2004

A system architecture quirk at PlanetOut/Gay.com required a small persistent floating window to fully utilize the site—If the user closed this nearly pointless window, instant messaging and chat would be disabled. I added the user’s buddy list and a mini-profile browser, turning this annoying window (and perennial customer service complaint) into a useful asset for the user.

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PlanetOut: Search and Refine

Posted January 1st, 2004

During the PlanetOut/Gay.com redesign I proposed adding different layout options to search results pages, in addition to surfacing the refine function in a handy minimizable tray.

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PlanetOut: Example Wireframe and UI Spec

Posted January 1st, 2004

My Planetout specs vary between high and low fidelity. In this hifi wireframe, I numbered every element with attention to system generated text and localized strings. The behaviors of each numbered element is described in the UI Spec.

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