Writing

Trello's sign-up page

Mar 2015

Trello’s sign up page.

Create a Trello Account

Lovely and simple - no extra help needed here, because the fields are so standard. The placeholder text gives you a hint if you need it.

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Microsoft's sign-in page

Mar 2015

This is a Microsoft sign in page. Yeah.

Call us overprotective, but we need to verify your account again

Microsoft have been trying to move away from speaking robotically, but this is too far in the other direction. It’s all in the “Call us overprotective”: they’re a multi-national company who don’t have a very cool or friendly image. Overprotective is something you’d call your mum.

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Google Drive's 502 error

Mar 2015

Google Drive’s 502 error page.

502. That's an error.

It’s nicely done. Gives the technical information - the error code - and points out it’s an error code for the non-technical users, but not in a patronising way.

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ISTC's 404 page

Mar 2015

This is the 404 page on the ISTC website, Yes, they’re a technical writing organisation.

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LearningLine's sign-up page

Feb 2015

The sign-up form for LearningLine, an online learning platform.

Create a free account at LearningLine

Overall, it’s functional but badly written. Problems:

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