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www.UsabilityOne.com June 2010 Newsletter
 
 
Information Architecture mistakes and remedies
We have recently done a significant number of information architecture (IA) projects; IA development and validation.  Consequently, it seems an appropriate time to highlight some of the trends that we have observed and share our thoughts on creating an effective IA; as such this article will cover some of the common mistakes we have observed when creating an IA and some strategies for overcoming them.
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What we've been up to...
UsabilityOne acquires a new gadget - the iPad Testing of paper based forms
The iPad hit the shores of the UsabilityOne office a few weeks ago, and ever since the team has been keen to browse the internet on the latest gadget.  Stay posted for our initial thoughts on the usability of the device as well as tips to improve and optimise your site for this new medium. If you would like to test your site or application on the iPad please contact us for more details.   We have been busy conducting a number of projects on paper based forms and customer letters. Following similar usability principles to the online medium the forms were tested to see how easy they were to complete, what information was required, as well as evaluate overall user understanding of textual information.
 
 
Below are a few recent articles that caught our eye:
 
Debunking the Myths of Online Usability Testing
Some UX researchers have already formed an opinion about online usability testing, and deemed it not useful for a variety of (unfounded) reasons. I hope by exposing these myths, we (as a UX community) can evaluate this tool based on its actual merits.
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Adapting to Accessibility
Is it time for us to take a fresh look at the subject of accessibility? Phil Powell offers some thoughtful insights into how we might make the web a more accessible place - not just for those who are disabled, but for everybody.
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