(via rokey.net)
I love reading Computer Art every month. The China edition is great and inexpensive. It’s only HK$28(maybe even at a lower price if you buy it in China). The English version costs around HK$170 per issue, which covers International stories. June 2007 issue contains a feature on UI/UX(UE) development in China. I always want to do more at this area.
P.S.: UI = User Interface & UX(UE) = User Experience
One of the very successful Chinese UI/UX designer introduced in the magazine is Rokey (@ p.65). Visit his website: rokey.net, it rocks! The above slide show is from his blog. It’s the new office of Microsoft Zune + Xbox Design Team. The office enviornment is very nice, though not creative enough…but it looks comfortable. I love the open area and the glass wall at the reception.
In Rokey’s interview, this is my favorite part:
Q: 作為一個優秀的 UI/UE 設計師需要具備的素質和技能是什麼?
A: “我個人認為首要有熱情,這特別重要,有熱情的設計師會從心裡想做好一個設計,會更主動地發揮自己的創意;其次,需要有非常廣的視野和知識面,知道當前最流行的軟件、網站、電子設備是什麼,知道業界正在發生什麼、知道你的對手在軒什麼;另外、對於專業技能和產品要能真正理解和認識,不能僅僅把自己當仍圖形設計工人,要思考更多,對自己與設計行業要有深刻認識。”
Summary in English: Rokey believes that “passion” is very important. A passionate designer creates everything from the heart….The other important element/skillset for a successful UI/UE design is to be knowledgable and have profound understanding towards the industry.
