Category Archives: iPhone Interface Design

Other’s have mentioned the quote “to clarify, add detail”. But what Tufte says afterwards is equally, if not more, important. “Clutter is a failure of design. If the information is in chaos, fix the design, don’t throw out information.” I … Continue reading →

Ok, so, here’s the thing. Let’s remember that looking at information on the iPhone is still us using a phone to find information.  And as such, would you rather look at your information on a huge iPad interface and make … Continue reading →

Wow.  I couldn’t imagine a drier commentary on the iPhone’s design.  While I’m sure the content as a collective is very valuable, it was so difficult to get invested in the information when the speaker sounded like he was on … Continue reading →

I’ve always liked Tufte, although he is a bit odd. The design team at Red Hat was really into him and based many of their design and overall brand decisions off of Tufte’s simplistic style and design aesthetic. His overview … Continue reading →

… is one thing I remember from watching a short analysis by Edward Tufte.  Although  his tone was very dry and boring, the information he presented was very interesting. He spoke on the interface design of the iPhone which I … Continue reading →

Edward Tufte discusses the design components of the iPhone interface that make it such a success. He mentions the importance of scrolling in hands, using a high-resolution screen, suppressing administrative debris, using spatial distribution of information and completely integrating text, … Continue reading →

After having been an iPhone user for the last three years, I still don’t believe there’s anything better. The interface is unlike any other. It’s made for the user and is unbelievably stunning to look at. Like Mr. Tufte said, … Continue reading →

I think… I’ll write this… like Edward Tufte… speaks. That was… the… longest… five minutes and forty six seconds……….. of my life. Including the time… when I really… really… had to pee… and hit every red light… on my way … Continue reading →

Honestly, I found this video to be dirt dry. Edward Tufte put me to sleep a couple of times (sorry I’m sure he’s a great guy). Sadly, I had to watch the video a couple of times (I don’t have … Continue reading →