Have you ever thought about using a system to become a better user experience professional? For most of us, we learn new skills on the job out of necessity. Or, we have a particular skill that …
“You Had Some Questionable Thought Processes” – Thoughts on Hiring from Both Sides of the Table
This is an argument for better hiring processes. Ones that make candidates jump at the opportunity to work with you. Acknowledging it's possible to be empathetic and still find someone with the proper …
How Do You Stay In Shape? A Health Manifesto, Creating Healthy Dietary Habits, and the Psychology Behind Your Diet – Part I
This is not an article about how to cut weight for the beach like a UFC fighter, or how to run off the bag of popcorn you split with the dog last night. There are no instructions. You're not going to …
Measuring Usability Without a Lab: Units of Effort
Units of Effort (UE) was born several months ago a friend sent me an article about measuring usability by the amount of energy spent on a task, not the amount of time spent. I loved it so much that I …
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The Importance of Having Good Relationships at Work
Last week I had lunch with an old boss and some of my old colleagues. Things seemed to be going well for everyone and we traded stories about work and life just like the old days. Cleveland vs. …
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What is Information Architecture and Why is it Important?
Lately, I've been asked a lot about information architecture and how it fits within the field of user experience. So, I thought that I'd go into a little bit of detail about the discipline, see if I …
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