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adaptive path » blog » Paula Wellings » Beyond prototype fidelity: environmental and social fidelity
three aspects of prototype fidelity discussed: social (right people), environmental (right setting) and intervention (complete product)
paula_wellings  prototype  adaptivepath  methods  ux  user_research 
march 2009 by jamesmelzer
Welcome | Usability Body of Knowledge
The Usability Body of Knowledge (BoK) project is dedicated to creating a living reference that represents the collective knowledge of the usability profession. Preliminary work has started, but there is more to do. This website introduces the subject areas that will eventually be included in the Usability Body of Knowledge and a preview of what to come.
usability  upa  user_research  methods  research 
october 2008 by jamesmelzer
adaptive path » blog » Amy Johannigman » Methods: Everybody’s doing it
Adaptive Path collects together published methodologies from other consultancies. It's an interesting collection.
methods  =aggregator  design  ux  ixd  ia  process  user_research  adaptivepath 
october 2008 by jamesmelzer
Halo 3: How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play
Systematic testing in a state-of-the-art facility lets developers study players' actions and reactions to the new game. The end result? A satisfying sequel that's carefully tweaked to deliver maximum fun.
user_research  games  design  play  product_development  halo  microsoft  in:wired  clive_thompson 
february 2008 by jamesmelzer
Design Council | About design | Managing design | Eleven lessons: managing design in eleven global brands
How do leading companies manage design in their businesses? Our in-depth study of the design processes used in eleven global brands gives real insights into the way design operates in these firms, and delivers usable lessons for all designers and managers
design_council  design  case_study  =aggregator  ux  user_research 
february 2008 by jamesmelzer
Search Behavior Patterns - Boxes and Arrows: The design behind the design
Search "behaviors follow a limited number of identifiable patterns. By examining the factors that cause variability in user behavior and considering personas that illustrate those variations, we can identify common search behavior patterns and the interface affordances that support them. "
john_ferrara  search  in:boxesandarrows  user_research  patterns  personas 
february 2008 by jamesmelzer
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