Getting all “Googley-Eyed”…

Without a doubt, we often look to the magical world of Google as a benchmark from which to evaluate and even validate exceptional user experiences. How do they do it, we wonder? Well, even if this manifesto of sorts on their core design principles (it’s part of their corporate information) has already crossed your virtual path, it would serve you well to go back for another look. For inspiration, as well as food for thought, consider if and how these principles manifest in your own “digital daily life” of Google interactions. What are the principles on which your design philosophy is built?

1. Focus on people – their lives, their work, their dreams.
2. Every millisecond counts.
3. Simplicity is powerful.
4. Engage beginners and attract experts.
5. Dare to innovate.
6. Design for the world.
7. Plan for today’s and tomorrow’s business.
8. Delight the eye without distracting the mind.
9. Be worthy of people’s trust.
10. Add a human touch.

Read the more detailed descriptions at: http://www.google.com/intl/en/corporate/ux.html