by Theo Mandel | Jun 26, 2009 | Application Usability, Prototyping, User Centered Design (UCD), Web Usability
Most UI/usability/information designers/architects create various types of wireframes when we design. This article discusses the different types of wireframes and their pros and cons. The article also shows good examples of diffferent types of wireframes and the final...
by Theo Mandel | Feb 3, 2009 | Real-World Usability, Technology, Usability Consulting, User Centered Design (UCD), Web 2.0, Web Usability
Good summary of what is a “User Experience” expert. Read the follow-up comments and posts your own comments. http://www.insideria.com/2008/12/what-makes-a-user-experience-e.html
by Theo Mandel | Jul 14, 2008 | Real-World Usability, Technology, Usability Bloopers, User Centered Design (UCD), Users
Who says you can’t improve on years of well-established tradition? Wal-Mart and Costco have adopted a new gallon-sized milk container that looks to save the companies lots of money. However, there may be some usability issues they’ve overlooked! A New York...
by Theo Mandel | Jul 2, 2008 | Real-World Usability, User Centered Design (UCD)
“Historically phone bills have been as bland as a tin of condensed soup but T-Mobile saw an opportunity to make its bills more valuable as a regular interface between its brand and its customers.” Good article about improving the readability and usability...
by Theo Mandel | Jun 30, 2008 | Technology, User Centered Design (UCD), Web Usability
Nice article from Andy Rutledge, titled “The Employable Web Designer. He describes the necessary skills and traits for a successful career in Web design. The article briefly addresses usability, but at least they are included as necessary skills: Usability...
by Theo Mandel | Jun 28, 2008 | User Centered Design (UCD), Users
“A battle of ideas is going on inside your mind” From the Economist.com, an interesting article about problem solving behavior” “Until now, psychologists have assumed that when people make a guess, they make the most accurate guess that they...
