MyStuff - system map 2008.08.16

UPDATE: A clickable wireframe manifestation of the maps below is also now available.

The current system map for MyStuff. As detailed as I can get right now. Still needs work though.
Another mind map shows the types and functionality within the system.

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Published on August 16, 2007

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Mobile Web Design, The Book (authored by Cameron Moll)
Coming Soon
(tags: webdesign mobile mobileweb)

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Published on August 16, 2007

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MyStuff design iterations 20080815

Today’s design iterations seek to fix some of the high-level information architecture issues. I’ve removed the ‘quicklinks’ toggle (for the time being) in order to free up some screen real estate for the breadcrumb/titles to breathe. The user should now have a much clearer idea of where he is within the system.
We have a completely [...]

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Published on August 15, 2007

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Pondering the MyStuff problematic sytem information architecture

I’d like a little feedback on the following critical issue, if you have time.
The ‘breadcrumb’ navigation is all over the place. That’s because MyStuff is by nature ‘all over the place’. It’s all about creating something that can be reused in multiple places. As a result, strict hierarchy is difficult to define. And users who [...]

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Published on August 15, 2007

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ChronoSync
Perform File and Folder Synchronizations and Backups Like Clockwork.
(tags: mac osx software backup utilities useful)

SuperDuper!
SuperDuper is the wildly acclaimed program that makes recovery painless, because it makes creating a fully bootable backup painless.
(tags: apple mac osx backup software utility useful)

molly.com ยป Dear W3C, Dear WaSP
The comments look like interesting reading. Fight fight fight! So that’s [...]

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Published on August 15, 2007

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Short-term memory
Short-term memory, sometimes referred to as “primary,” “working,” or “active” memory, is that part of memory which is said to be able to hold a small amount of information for about 20 seconds.
(tags: memory)

Chunking (psychology)
In cognitive psychology and mnemonics, chunking refers to a strategy for making more efficient use of short-term memory by recoding [...]

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Published on August 14, 2007

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MyStuff - Today’s interface proofs

Notable updates include screens for the BU130 ’space’. This model follows through to the STM895, H808, K214 and U122 workspaces.
See the latest batch of MyStuff screens on Flickr.

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Published on August 13, 2007

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Blueprint. A CSS Framework
Mark Boulton explains all.
(tags: webdesign css layout typography)

Logitech Z4 Speakers - John Lewis
potential speakers.
(tags: speakers)

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Published on August 13, 2007

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9 phrasess Women Use and what they mean
fine, five minutes, nothing, go ahead, loud sigh, that’s ok, thanks, whatever, don’t worry about it. Five p
(tags: funnies)

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Published on August 12, 2007

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Shay on TV


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Published on August 11, 2007

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