Advanced Search, well done.

NPR's advanced search for the audio archives is very well done:



The use of an inline descriptor for the keyword box serves to conserve valuable real estate, easing the impression of effort associated with completing the task.  The first drop down offers a concise set of time periods, growing in range as they get further from the current time.  The key design feature is an understanding of the user's task, resulting in filters which reflect previous experience. 

A little birdie told me that NPR's site is soon to undergo it's first major redesign.  Keep an eye out, it's sure to make a great resource even more useful.

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Posted at 20:52, Published in: Web Usability Design