South by Southwest Interactive is a five-day mashup of learning, networking, partying, and chatting. Information overload is unavoidable. So, to share with you the best stuff we came across, we've broken down our takeaways into three sections: The Most Interesting Things We Heard, The Most Interesting People We Met, and The Most Interesting Innovations We Saw.
Read MoreWe are currently engaged in redesigning our own website—a long-overdue undertaking, we know. As the saying goes, “The cobbler’s children have no shoes,” and we've been running around barefoot for a while now.
As UX professionals ourselves, we know how seriously we have to take our redesign effort and how important it is that we follow our own tried-and-true ADePT process—from ground-up analysis to concept-validating user testing.
One of the major tasks in this undertaking, though, is one that is not nested anywhere explicitly within our process: content strategy.
Read MoreLast month, we talked about the basics of the buzz-worthy industry trend, responsive design, and how fantastic it is. This month, after gads of discussing and brainstorming, we have an updated perspective on responsive design. Don’t get me wrong—it’s still fantastic. But it could be better. Here’s how.
Read MoreEver open up a website on your smartphone or tablet and try to click on the “Get Directions” link with your finger and end up calling the place instead? Ever look around for a magnifying glass so you can actually read words on the site? Notice that your own website looks great on an iPhone but terrible on a slightly bigger Android device?
Ever wish there was a magical multiple-device design cure?
Well, there just might be! It’s called responsive design, and it's all the rage.
Read MoreA lot of things can go wrong during a usability test. You might forget to bring that Ethernet cable, lose your Internet connection, or even leave behind the testing protocol and be forced to fly blind. Potential problems abound. Preparation is vital.
But…none of that matters if your participant just doesn’t show up at all.
Read MoreAfter research into moderated and automated remote testing, Design For Use is ready to move forward with remote synchronous evaluations. We'd love to hear about your experiences and best practices with respect to moderated remote testing.
Read MoreIn preparation for upcoming remote usability tests, Design For Use has researched and evaluated the perks and drawbacks of remote testing versus traditional lab testing.
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