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Features In The Front Usability Get To The Back

Posted: Feb 15th, 2008 | No Comments

Almost daily I face this this challenge. In fact it is infuriating about how many times in the day a usability concern is locked into the backseat. New features almost always seem to win versus making a new product better simply by improving the usability of an application. Think of it like Jenga....

Did You Know Paper-Prototyping Adds Value If Done Right?

Posted: Feb 14th, 2008 | No Comments

First off let me state it’s been awhile since I have posted. This is mainly because projects have kept me busy. Lately, I’ve been trying to push the power of paper-prototyping. It’s a tough concept to get across though because some just don’t see the value. In fact, the...

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