User Interface Engineering
From the UIE 'About Us':
User Interface Engineering is a leading research, training, and consulting firm specializing in web site and product usability. Jared M. Spool founded the company back in 1988 and has built UIE into the largest organization of its kind in the world. With our in-depth research findings based on user observation, we empower development teams to create usable web sites that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Usability, Web Design, and Information Architecture Articles - User Interface Engineering - UIE has all the following - Great original work!
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* Communicate Quick: First Impressions Through Visual Web Design Oct 01, 2008
While many people still associate visual design for the Web with "making things look pretty", investing in the presentation layer of Web sites can quickly yield more significant returns.
* What Goes into a Well-Done Critique Sep 23, 2008
Receiving a critique is probably one of the hardest things we'll do in our work. Giving one is equally as difficult. It's hard to do well and easy to do poorly. As we've been working with teams over the last 20 years, we've accumulated an understanding of what goes into a successful critique. Here's what we've found.
* To Refresh, or Not to Refresh Sep 08, 2008
Ironically, removing page refreshes can make for a refreshingly interactive experience. However, eliminating the refresh doesn't come for free. When is it worth the investment?
* Five Techniques for Getting Buy-In for Usability Testing Sep 02, 2008
In this popular article, originally published in April 2008, Christine Perfetti outlines the 5 best techniques for convincing management and key stakeholders of the benefits of incorporating usability testing into the formal design process. It's easier than you think.
* Four Essential Skills for Information Architects: An Interview with Donna (Maurer) Spencer Aug 27, 2008
Jared M. Spool recently had the opportunity to talk with Donna about the specific skills that separate the best information architects from the rest.
* Design Cop-out #2: Breadcrumbs Aug 21, 2008
Cop-outs happen when the designers focus on treating a symptom instead of addressing the root problem. This week, we look at a second common cop-out: breadcrumbs.
* The Site Map: An Information Architecture Cop-Out Aug 12, 2008
Jared M. Spool discusses the tradeoffs in the design process and avoiding design cop-out with your site map.
* Galleries: The Hardest Working Pages on Your Site Aug 07, 2008
Jared M. Spool discusses what UIE has learned about building successful gallery pages, including the problems introduced by poor scent. This article was originally printed in November 2005
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There are dozens and dozens of additional original articles by and about User Interface Engineering at
Usability, Web Design, and Information Architecture Articles - User Interface Engineering - UIE
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User Interface Engineering does a GREAT BLOG at (I love the URL):
UIE Brain Sparks
Very visual AND full of original thinking.
The company offers podcasts on the site as well.
Regards,
Keith
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