Category Archives: Usability

Reading: 10 UI Design Patterns You Should Be Paying Attention To

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/06/23/10-ui-design-patterns-you-should-be-paying-attention-to/ 1. Lazy Registration 2. Progressive Disclosure 3. Forgiving Format 4. Clear Primary Actions 5. Breadcrumbs 6. Account Registration 7. Required Field Marker 8. Steps Left 9. Subscription plans 10. Hover Controls

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News from Jakob Nielsen: Ready or Not, Here Comes Enterprise 2.0

Ready or Not, Here Comes Enterprise 2.0 “As people embrace social media in their private lives, they naturally expect to use similar tools within the enterprise. This is especially true for younger workers who use these tools in everyday life. … Continue reading

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Does product sorting on a product web page influence decision-making? ….. The answer is “Yes!”

As a Certified Usability Analyst from Human Factors, Int’l, I get an inside look at the latest scientific and behavioral research on website, web app, and interface designs. I came across a really great article today that’s very relevant to … Continue reading

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Men vs. Women: Website Optimization Usability Study – Website Magazine

Men vs. Women: Website Optimization Usability Study – Website Magazine “A recent study on usability found that men prefer fast download speed to easy navigation. Women prefer ease of use, easy navigation, and accessibility.” Clearly we’re different, but these are … Continue reading

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