by Theo Mandel | Jan 24, 2007 | Users
As a usability consultant, I keep stressing the importance of involving users in designing software. User-Centered Design (UCD) is all about designing products with users, for users, not just to users. Time Magazine has helped our cause by selecting the ultimate user...
by Theo Mandel | Jan 23, 2007 | Marketing Usability, Technology, Usability Bloopers
Have you seen the TV commercials for the Lexus LS 460 “Park Assist” feature, or more technically named, the “Lexus Advanced Guidance Parking System?” The Lexus demos and commercials show the feature to be incredibly simple and easy to use....
by Theo Mandel | Jan 22, 2007 | Welcome
Welcome to Theo Mandel’s Usability Blog. This blog covers a wide range of topics including web usability, software usability, user interface (UI) design, user-centered design (UCD), and anything commonly refered to as “user experience.” Please join...