“Go Slow, To Go Fast” When Designing and Building Software

The concept is simple enough: Take the time to do something right the first time and you will inevitably complete the task faster and better than if you rushed to “just get it done”. Read more

Less Really Does Equal More (Users)

It seems almost impossible for most software and website companies to resist the urge to add the kitchen sink of features and functions to their products. To this, I say, “Stop the madness!” Read more

Focus Groups Vs Usability Testing

Focus Groups and Usability Tests are often mistaken as being the same thing when in reality they really could not be more different. So, before deciding which to use, it is very important that all parties involved are on the same page in regards to the differences between each test and the expectations of what you are looking to get out of each.

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The ROI of User Experience (Video)

This is a great video from Susan Weinschenk (Chief of UX Strategy at HFI), which illustrates what many of us UX professionals preach on a regular basis—the value of User Experience. Read more

Facebook Iterates Their Design. So Should You.

I just revisited a tweet I posted 300+ days ago, about Facebook’s redundant use of comment buttons, which I felt should be removed because the buttons cluttered the screen and carried too much visual weight. Read more