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September 2011 Newsletter |
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Feature Article:
Usability testing in development |
| We are often asked the question "how do we make sure our interface is usable?" While there are no hard and fast rules as to when and how users should be consulted, we’ve definitely found the earlier and more often, the better.
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| What we've been doing? |
New Staff Member
This month we are pleased to announce another new member to the UsabilityOne Melbourne team, Danica.
Danica is a qualitative researcher with experience working on many web projects for government clients. We are excited to have her join us and bringing her skills on board. |
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Sarah joins the Sydney office
Melbourne junior consultant Sarah will be packing up and moving to the Sydney UsabilityOne office in early September. The Sydney team are looking forward to expanding the team and having Sarah in the office, and we’re sure Sarah will enjoy the warmer weather Sydney has to offer. |
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New baby!
UsabilityOne would also like to extend a huge congratulations to our Melbourne Research Manager Chris and his wife, Marli, on the recent birth of their beautiful baby daughter Matilda. |
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| U1 Blog highlights in September |
| Three easy ways to make your website more accessible
Accessibility is often one of those things placed in the 'too hard' basket, or worse deemed unimportant as it thought to be only relevant to a small portion of the population. The fact of the matter however, is that accessibility benefits all internet users. Accessible websites and the information they contain are generally easier to comprehend, more user friendly and often more compatible across a range of web browsers, including mobile browsers. While undertaking a full accessibility review can be a daunting process that may require the input from a professional, there are a few simple things everyone can do, to ensure that their websites are more accessible. Read blog article |
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| Other people's articles that caught our eye: |
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10 UX mistakes to avoid
Whether you're new to usability, or a seasoned expert, it's always good to understand some of the basic principles that define good usable practice- and which ones to avoid. These articles part of a two-part series give a handy overview to 20 different UX mistakes you might be making, and how to avoid them.
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'Another 10 UX mistakes to avoid'. |
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Are you a 'Digital Native' or a 'Digital Immigrant'?
An interesting body of research on different types of technology is emerging- coined 'Digital Natives' and 'Digital Immigrants'. As technology becomes a greater part of our day-to-day lives it is only natural we start to study the different types of digital users. This interesting article gives an insight to the differences between the two types of Digital users, as well as the subtle nuances within each group. Which type of digital user are you? Read 'Are you a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?'. |
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Redesigning Your Homepage: 3 "Must Do" Steps
Changing your homepage is a good way to give your site a fresh look, and is a necessity when your business model or branding changes. Regardless of the reason for the change, redesigns should always be heeded with caution. Designs should be made in way that ensures your homepage looks fresh, but more importantly performs more effectively than your old one. This article gives three "must do" tasks and associated questions that should be considered in any homepage redesign. Read 'Redesigning Your Homepage: 3 'Must Do" steps'. |
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