Keep it simple: In general, interfaces should use simple geometric forms, minimal contours, and a restricted color palette comprised primarily of less-saturated or neutral colors balanced with a few high contrast accent colors that emphasize important information. Typography should not vary widely in an interface.
Alan CooperIf we want users to like our software we should design it to behave like a likeable person: respectful, generous and helpful.
Alan CooperI just try and learn to be a good husband and be a good father before I am a good rock star. That means saying no to certain things that go with the business.
Alan CooperIt's harder than you might think to squander millions of dollars, but a flawed software development process is a tool well suited to the job.
Alan CooperIf you are not going to produce albums then you are not going to produce new fans. It's impossible. I'm a huge believer in putting music out as quickly as early as possible, touring hard and then working on putting the next one out. I don't need to break. I just need to put a record out.
Alan Cooper