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Usability

Usability measures the quality of a user’s experience when interacting with a product or system, whether a website, a software application, mobile technology or any user-operated device.

Google PageSpeed Insights User Experience Beta

Google PageSpeed Insights User Experience beta

October 19, 2018March 17, 2014
Categories Usability, UXTags Mobile, Performance, Responsive Design, SEO

Teenage Usability and Higher Education

October 1, 2018December 15, 2013

The media portrays teens as competent computer jockeys. In reality, teen overconfidence combined with developing cognitive abilities means they often give up quickly and blame the website’s design. They don’t blame themselves, they blame you.

— Jakob Nielsen

Categories Usability, UXTags Higher Education, MythsLeave a comment

If you forget what you know, what is it?

October 19, 2018April 17, 2013
Categories Interaction Design, Usability, User ResearchTags HCID Open Day, Inclusive Design, Talks and Workshops

Comparative Usability Evaluation wisdom

August 20, 2016April 9, 2013

Categories Usability, User ResearchTags Myths, Usability, Usability Testing

Feature Bloat, User Alienation

May 16, 2016December 3, 2012

Categories Interaction Design, Usability, UXTags Feature Bloat, SimplicityLeave a comment
Mobile Device Usability Camera Sled Testing Rig

DIY Mobile Device Usability Testing Camera Sled

November 9, 2017November 15, 2012

Build a mobile device testing sled using only materials readily available in a standard office stationary cupboard (and kitchen).

Categories Interaction Design, Usability, User ResearchTags Camera Sleds, Mobile, Tools, Usability7 Comments
Swipe Card Reader

Entry gate swipe card reader

October 19, 2018September 24, 2012

Swipe card reader hack at a University entrance.

Categories Usability, UXTags Built Environment, HacksLeave a comment

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