Designing for Sustainability: A Guide to Building Greener Digital Products and Services
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (768 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1491935774 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 370 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Excellent bridge between sustainability and web design As a sustainability practitioner for mid-size and large corporations, some with significant digital footprints, this book is an excellent crossover between the design and sustainability worlds.For a UX designer with an interest in sustainability but limited exposure OR a sustainability professional seeking to address your organization's digital footprint, this book is an excellent place to develop your knowledge of what matters and where to take action.Much of my professional time is spent doing two things: getting an influencer within an organization to realize that s/he has a bag to carry regarding sustainability, and defining that "ba. Close, but too fluffy Ok, I get it. Even folks in IT, from coders, to process engineers, and information analysts/engineers, need to be very conscious of energy use. Sure, ok. The information presented here is very well laid out and [generally] very well thought out. So, A+ for a pretty book for lots of good info.But a lot of ink is spent talking about wider social and environmental topics that are extremely ancillary to design of IT systems and web sites. The whole notion of trying to grade a websites green-ability based on a website scanning it (ecograder.com) is a hugely incomplete picture. So C- for ability to stay on target with relevant information. The
He is passionate about the global B Corporation movement and co-hosts Chicago area B Corp networking events.Tim is also the author of three books, which are used at higher learning institutions across the U.S. He is also co-host of Content Jam, a one-day conference for those who create or curate content for the web.. and Europe, including Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, the Art Institutes, and Full Sail University, among others.Tim sits on the board of Climate Ride, a national charity bike ride for sustainable solutions. About the AuthorA frequent speaker and conference presenter, Tim offers workshops and presentations on web design, content strategy, digital marketing, social impact business, and sustainability
A frequent speaker and conference presenter, Tim offers workshops and presentations on web design, content strategy, digital marketing, social impact business, and sustainability. He is also co-host of Content Jam, a one-day conference for those who create or curate content for the web.. He is passionate about the global B Corporation movement and co-hosts Chicago area B Corp networking events.Tim is also the author of three books, which are used at h
You’ll discover how to provide users with a streamlined experience, while reducing the environmental impact of your products and services.Learn why 90% of the data that ever existed was created in the last yearUse sustainability principles to innovate, reduce waste, and function more efficientlyExplore green hosting, sustainable business practices, and lean/agile workflowsPut the right things in front of users at precisely the moment they need them—and nothing moreIncrease site search engine visibility, streamline user experience, and make streaming video more efficientUse Action Items to explore concepts outlined in each chapter. That’s because today’s average web page has surpassed two megabytes in size, leading to slow load times, frustrated users, and a lot of wasted energy. Pixels use electricity, and a lot of it. With this practical guide, your web design team will learn how to apply sustainability principles for creating speedy, user-friendly, and energy-efficient digital products and services.Author Tim Frick introduces a web design framework that focuses on four key areas where these principles can make a difference: content strategy, performance optimization, design and user experience, and green hosting. If the Internet were a country, it would be the sixth largest in terms of electricity use