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Noriyasu Hirasawa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

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Bengt Göransson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Usability Professionals-current practices and future development
    Interacting with Computers, 2006
    Co-Authors: Jan Gulliksen, Inger Boivie, Bengt Göransson
    Abstract:

    The Usability concept has now received such a wide recognition in information technology (IT) development that working with Usability can be regarded as a profession in its own right. In recent research projects, we have surveyed and studied Usability work on an individual level in a number of Swedish development organisations, including success factors and obstacles. What we have seen relates to the individual Usability Professional and her background and experiences, the organisation in which she operates, the development process, communication and communication means, and finally the attitudes and basic values held by the people involved. In this paper, we compile and reflect on selected findings from different studies on Usability work in practical systems development in a number of Swedish organisations. We discuss our findings from a practical point of view and relate them to the research of others within the international HCI community. Finally, we discuss some issues we consider important for the future development of the practice of Usability that we believe is of interest to the international community of Usability Professionals.

Jan Gulliksen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • NordiCHI - Introducing Usability roles in public authorities
    Proceedings of the 5th Nordic conference on Human-computer interaction building bridges - NordiCHI '08, 2008
    Co-Authors: Elina Eriksson, Jan Gulliksen, Åsa Cajander
    Abstract:

    One of the most common ways of introducing Usability into development work in a public authority is by employing a Usability Professional. But how successful is this strategy when it comes to increasing focus on Usability in the organization and how successful have these Usability Professionals been in introducing Usability activities into the development work in their organizations? This paper is based on five case studies on the introduction of Usability Professionals in public authorities in Sweden. These different ways of introducing Usability are discussed and analyzed. Based on this data we draw conclusions about what to consider in order to achieve a successful introduction of Usability. Interviews with nine Usability Professionals were conducted all of which were recorded, analyzed and condensed into the case studies presented. One lesson learned from the case studies is the importance of a formal title as it shapes interpretations of what Usability is about. Another issue discussed is the usefulness of a formal job description, and personal characteristics of the person working with Usability. Based on the case studies we draw the conclusion that a senior Usability Professional is to be preferred since introduction of Usability often implies organizational change as well as conflicts and discussions at a management level. Another conclusion that can be drawn from the studies is that Usability work is more successful in the short perspective if it contributes directly to the design and program code instead of focusing on strategic levels such as policy, evaluation of existing systems and method development.

  • Usability Professionals-current practices and future development
    Interacting with Computers, 2006
    Co-Authors: Jan Gulliksen, Inger Boivie, Bengt Göransson
    Abstract:

    The Usability concept has now received such a wide recognition in information technology (IT) development that working with Usability can be regarded as a profession in its own right. In recent research projects, we have surveyed and studied Usability work on an individual level in a number of Swedish development organisations, including success factors and obstacles. What we have seen relates to the individual Usability Professional and her background and experiences, the organisation in which she operates, the development process, communication and communication means, and finally the attitudes and basic values held by the people involved. In this paper, we compile and reflect on selected findings from different studies on Usability work in practical systems development in a number of Swedish organisations. We discuss our findings from a practical point of view and relate them to the research of others within the international HCI community. Finally, we discuss some issues we consider important for the future development of the practice of Usability that we believe is of interest to the international community of Usability Professionals.

Brian Fling - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • mobile design and development practical concepts and techniques for creating mobile sites and web apps animal guide
    2009
    Co-Authors: Brian Fling
    Abstract:

    Mobile devices outnumber desktop and laptop computers three to one worldwide, yet little information is available for designing and developing mobile applications. Mobile Design and Development fills that void with practical guidelines, standards, techniques, and best practices for building mobile products from start to finish. With this book, you'll learn basic design and development principles for all mobile devices and platforms. You'll also explore the more advanced capabilities of the mobile web, including markup, advanced styling techniques, and mobile Ajax. If you're a web designer, web developer, information architect, product manager, Usability Professional, content publisher, or an entrepreneur new to the mobile web, Mobile Design and Development provides you with the knowledge you need to work with this rapidly developing technology. Mobile Design and Development will help you: Understand how the mobile ecosystem works, how it differs from other mediums, and how to design products for the mobile context Learn the pros and cons of building native applications sold through operators or app stores versus mobile websites or web apps Work with flows, prototypes, Usability practices, and screen-size-independent visual designs Use and test cross-platform mobile web standards for older devices, as well as devices that may be available in the future Learn how to justify a mobile product by building it on a budget

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