November 10, 2006 by Greg Schuessler.

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced the publication of the 2006 edition of the popular Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines. Based on the latest research, the Guidelines now include over 40 new or updated guidelines and have become a primary resource for government and other Web communicators. The updated guide is being published by HHS in partnership with the General Services Administration (GSA).  Read the full article…

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November 7, 2006 by Greg Schuessler.

I was surfing the Web last night and happened to come across an older article (2002) about ROI for Usability.  Even though it’s a few years old, it’s worth a read:  ROI Usability PDF (100kb)

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November 6, 2006 by Greg Schuessler.

World Usability Day is fast approaching and here at DesignAndUsability.com we want you to know about it!  Many cities throughout the U.S. alone are hosting various events related to usability.  For example, in St. Louis Missouri you can visit the St. Louis Science Center for Interactive Usability.   This event will consist of volunteers including both usability professionals and students of local universities who will facilitate a variety of activities intended to raise awareness of user-centered design.  Activites including but not limited to Website Informal Testing, Icon Pictionary and Alarm Clock Alley Rally will be experiences you will not want to miss!

Please visit http://worldusabilityday.org/ for additional details and to find a city near you which will be participating.

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