The Pains of Altering the SharePoint UI Chris Poteet, October 10, 2008October 10, 2008 I was recently tagged to “brand” a SharePoint installation for Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co. I knew it would be an interesting challenge, but I had no idea how bad it truly would be. SharePoint is built on ASP.NET 2.0 which I had worked with in my previous job. I… Continue Reading
IE 8 Compatibility Mode and SharePoint Chris Poteet, September 1, 2008 Recently, the Internet Explorer team released IE 8 beta 2. It’s a monumental leap forward for not only web designers but also the Internet. However, it is not without controversy, but first it needs a little background. A Little Background Internet Explorer has for a long time been the bane… Continue Reading
A Primer on Information Architecture: Navigation Chris Poteet, August 22, 2008 Navigation and IA Navigation is without a doubt one of the most essential elements of any interface, and as a result adequate time and thought is necessary to ensure your interface’s navigation is usable and comprehensive. From the all important global navigation that stays the same throughout the site, to… Continue Reading