All, Good to see some new people at the last meeting. Following our discussion here is a link to some AbilityNet videos of assistive technology users http://uk.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3CD45E862B50C925 Some of these are also available on Easy Youtube which was developed by Chris Heilmann http://scriptingenabed.pbwiki.com/AbilityNet-Videos Judith
Dec 182008
For our next meeting I’ll be talking about a pet topic of mine. I’ll be looking at the car user’s experience and seeing why it’s so difficult to get people to switch to public transport. Then I’ll be looking at how we might design a public transport system in such a way as to make [...]
Oct 042008
We are going to be able to use Manchester Digital/MDDA offices on Portland Street for our next meetings. – Thanks for sorting venues Paul. I’ve set up a poll on Doodle to see what dates are the best for everyone, we are still looking at meeting every month. http://www.doodle.ch/participation.html?pollId=b4ss63xhtx24m8iw We’ve also had offers [...]
When we met on thursday, we agreed it would be nice to do something a bit special for world usability day, but it’s not far away so we will need to move quickly. The plan so far is: – Try to get an outside speaker. – Try to get a small sponsorship / donation to [...]
Sep 092008
It looks like we have (just) enough people to proceed, so following an unplanned summer break NUX is back, back, back. We will be meeting 6.30 at the Waterhouse pub, just near St. Peter’s Square metrolink (walkable from piccadily station). http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=2103 Judith will be talking about personas and how she uses them in her work. [...]
Sep 022008
Wasn’t clear if we had a venue sorted for tomorrow, could someone confirm if we have. Otherwise Wetherspoons on Princess street might be a good option they have a few side rooms that are often empty. http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=2103 Judith
Jul 092008
I’m currently studying an OU course in UI Design and Evaluation. Over on the course message board we’ve been having an interesting discussion about the terminology / jargon that the course materials use – in particular the concepts of task scenario, concrete use case, use scenario and essential use case: a task scenario is related [...]
Jun 182008
You can now sign up to our discussion mailing list by using the form over there in the sidebar. The mailing list is not a high volume list, so your inbox won’t be overwhelmed. Please, sign up and join us as we discuss all aspects of Usability and the User Experience.
Jun 182008
We now have the next two monthly meetings scheduled in Upcoming. They are Wednesday, July 2 and Wednesday, August 6. Both are booked for Laterooms’ offices (thanks Hugo). No firm agenda yet, but we open to ideas. Comment here or on the mailing list.
May 012008
So far, the agenda is: Next meeting venue – Leeds? Progress of the new blog and mailing list, end-of-life for the yahoo group. Future presentations. The main feature – Chris Collingridge on Usability in an Agile Development Environment. AOB. Pub. 6.30 start.
