Category Archives: Usability

Remote Usability Testing of Mobile Applications

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Heather

I am a fan of remote usability testing because it lets you connect with your users where ever they are without any travel costs. I’ve had great success using WebEx to share design mock-ups and applications with remote users, especially … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Use Personas Any More: Savanna’s Story

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Heather

Not too long ago, I was talking to someone who said that his company didn’t create personas any more. I got the chance to read some of the personas that had been created within the company, and while some were … Continue reading →

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Usability Testing. What For?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Heather

You need to do some usability testing? What for? No, no. I don’t mean why do it — there are a bazillion articles out there that list a gazzillion reasons to do usability testing.  I mean what are you looking … Continue reading →

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In a Recession Cut Back on Usability. NOT!

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Heather

Why are usability and user experience some of the first areas to get axed when times get tough? When times are good, companies work to stand out, build better products and make customers happy. When times are bad, companies SHOULD … Continue reading →

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