Category Archives: Usability

“Very often, people confuse simple with simplistic. The nuance is lost on most.” ClementMok “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Usability Resources for the User Interface Designer Usability Professionals Association World Usability Day Research-based Web Design and … Continue reading →

Ten Usability Heuristics of Jakob Nielsen These are ten general principles for user interface design. They are called “heuristics” because they are more in the nature of rules of thumb than specific usability guidelines (Nielsen 2005). Visibility of system status … Continue reading →

Individuals …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Jakob Nielsen Considered by many to be one of the world’s foremost experts on usability. (His ideas and research are top notch.Ironic as it may seemhis Website is a little difficult on the eyes. However, please look past … Continue reading →

MIT provides unique opportunities to learn from some of the brightest minds in the world. This is quite significant as MIT offers courses and streaming video at no cost. Their efforts are supported by generous individuals and institutions around the … Continue reading →

What defines usability? Learnability: Is the system easy to learn so users can start working right away? Efficiency: Is it efficient to use; can work be completed productively? Memorability: Is it easy to remember how to use the system? Errors: … Continue reading →

Today, November 8, 2007 was World Usability Day. This year’s theme was Healthcare. If you are interested in viewing all the happenings, please visit here. With over 210 events in 39 countries, this earth day style event promoted the value … Continue reading →

Usability: Core Concepts What defines usability? Learnability: Is the system easy to learn so users can start working right away? Efficiency: Is it efficient to use; can work be completed productively? Memorability: Is it easy to remember how to use … Continue reading →