robert hempsall - information designer » Form design entries

A small annoyance about the UK Census 2011

Robert — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:04:08 +0000

I have to say, having seen the paper form, I wasn't looking forward to it. But a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich saw me through fairly painlessly. But me being me, I had to find fault with something, so here it is.

Driving licence application form (D1) – my new pet project

Robert — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:48:12 +0000

It's been a while since I took on one of my little personal projects. I'm pleased to say it's been a while because I've been busy, but most of those projects are hidden behind non-disclosure agreements and threats to have my limbs snapped if I take credit for them (or worse, not get paid).

So here's the next thing I'm going to do to show off (or make myself look an arse if it goes wrong).

Two ways to annoy form users – before they’ve even answered a question

Robert — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:35:38 +0000

These are two example of forms that I've had reason to deal with in the last couple of days. One thing they have in common is that I was immediately antagonised by their opening lines, which illustrate two ways to annoy someone filling in a form before they've even started answering a question.

A leisurely form

Robert — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:28:39 +0000

I tend to make a point of saying to people that, even though it’s how I make my living. there’s not really much to be gained from having me design a simple form which asks for someone’s name, address, age etc etc. Having seen this form I’ve changed that view! This is a typical example [...]

It happens every time…

Robert — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:38:35 +0000

A client of mine – a very good client who understands what I do and listens to what I have to say – sent me an email about a form I’m designing. I’d been expecting this email. Why? Because it happens on every form project I’ve come across; it’s the email that says ‘the form [...]