Usability Deserves Respect Usability Must Earn Respect | "Rather than promoting usability as an end in itself, we are trying to understand how usability methods fit into the software development process. In short, we’re trying to earn respect rather than demand it." -- Carolyn Snyder, Guest Editor Opening Statement Carolyn Snyder Adopting User-Centered Design Within an Agile Process: A Conversation William Hudson Beyond Usability Methods: Usability Engineering Through Processes and Outcomes Timo Jokela Taking the Measure of User-Centered Design Jurek Kirakowski and Nigel Claridge Discount Usability Engineering Jakob Nielsen Satisfying Users Against Their Will Kent Dahlgren | |
Next Issue IT Metrics and Benchmarking: Part II Due to the unprecedented response Cutter IT Journal received on the first Metrics and Benchmarking issue, we’re coming back with even more insight on how IT organizations are using metrics and benchmarking to reduce costs and quantify ROI. Next month, David Garmus returns to guide you through this contentious and dynamic field. [ Back to Top ] |
The pressure on IT practitioners to be first to market with a product that is right the first time has never been greater. Unfortunately, the adoption of more effective development processes to address this challenge has been slow in coming. How can developers create software with greater usability in the face of skimpy training budgets and tightening deadlines? Cutter IT Journal, software usability expert Carolyn Snyder and a seasoned group of usability veterans will impart their experiences and lessons learned to help your organization diagnose and treat problems in your development processes and create better software more quickly.