Discussion Archive: December 2009

2 Dec 2009 - 10:29am
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William Hudson
2009

Usability & users with mental health issues anddisorders

I would make sure that the content was easy to read. Look into
readability metrics just as a quick way of checking that language is not
too complex. Text to be read by most adults should score between 60-70
on the Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES). This can be calculated by
Microsoft Word (Tools->Options->Spelling & Grammar->Show Readability
Statistics in most versions) or by any number of free tools and web
sites. Note that readability statistics are just a crude check.

2 Dec 2009 - 9:42am
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seamus byrne8
2007

[Event] IxDA Dublin: xmas party 2009

When: Tonight, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 6pm to 10pm

Where: Nearys Pub. 1 Chatham St Dublin.

2 Dec 2009 - 12:58am
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Beau Gould
2006

[JOB] UX Design Lead in NYC to 125k

Our client, a Global Media Company is looking for UX Design Lead with 5-10
yrs experience. This is a full time, on-site, salaried position located in
New York City paying to $125,000 per year + benefits. Locals only please.

DUTIES:
* Mange the effort to research and analyze user characteristics and needs
through such techniques as user profiling competitive analysis contextual
inquiries, and task analysis.
* Participate on a team to develop use case scenarios that support product
requirements.

1 Dec 2009 - 6:34pm
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Joel Flom
2007

[EVENT] IxDA Brisbane/UX Book Club Brisbane January event, 18/1, 6pm

We'll once again be teaming up with our friends at UX Book Club Brisbane to
enjoy some thoughtful conversation and exchange opinions and ideas.

The book will be the highly praised, 'Measuring the User Experience:
Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting Usability Metrics' by Thomas Tullis
and William Albert. Put the book on your Christmas list. Stuff it in your
own stocking. Get a head start.

See the UX Book Club Brisbane site for full details and links to purchase
the book: http://tinyurl.com/6h26x8.

VENUE: TBA.

1 Dec 2009 - 6:29pm
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Joel Flom
2007

[EVENT] IxDA Brisbane holiday meet-up at Stamford Plaza (Tues 15/12, 6pm)

We know you have dozens of holiday event emails in your inbox, so we'll keep
this short
IxDA Brisbane's December Face to Face will be at the Stamford Plaza's open
air courtyard.

It's time to wrap up 2009 and celebrate our growing UX community in style.
Let's mingle outside in the recently renovated Pav Bar courtyard and share a
few tales. No pressure. No donations (maybe some festive cheer for a
friend). No homework.

1 Dec 2009 - 5:20pm
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Reiner Schlenker
2009

Personas and Moodboards - Practical Use

Hello,

no, I don't want to start another persona discussion here.

For a master's thesis in human factors we do research about the
practical use of personas and moodboards. We conduct an online survey
and are interested in your practical experience.

1 Dec 2009 - 3:53pm
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Allen Ackerman
2009

(JOB) Sr. UX in NYC for Perm to 150K

DUTIES
Mange the effort to research and analyze user characteristics and
needs through such techniques as user profiling competitive analysis
contextual inquiries, and task analysis.
Participate on a team to develop use case scenarios that support
product requirements.
Lead the effort to design innovative, conceptual prototypes that
translate product requirements into screen flows and user
interactions that constitute the user experience.
Lead the effort to prepare for, facilitate, and analyze the results
of usability tests of the conceptual and detailed designs.
Iterate, based on frequent use

1 Dec 2009 - 3:32pm
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Jennifer Russell
2009

Director of User Experience Opening, Retail Convergence, Boston, MA

Retail Convergence, Inc. (Rue La La and Smartbargains)

Director of User Experience

Company Overview:

Rue La La is the leader in transforming online retail with a
high-growth, dynamic business model that is changing everything you
might think about shopping. Rue La La is an exclusive, invitation-only
online destination. A place where Members delight in discovering private
sale Boutiques that open daily with a rush and promptly close 2 days
later. A community where Members shape the experience by inviting their
friends.

1 Dec 2009 - 2:39pm
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Matt Nish-Lapidus
2007

[Event] IxDA Toronto presents 10 Minute Soapbox, Dec.14th 2009

Hi IxDAers,

We’re hosting one final event in 2009!

1 Dec 2009 - 2:19pm
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3 years ago
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suewah
2008

Usability & users with mental health issues and disorders

I'm in the definition phase of a site redesign for a mental health
and addiction association and rehab center. Besides following the W3C
standards in accessibility are there any guidelines or best practices
I should consider for users that suffer from more emotionally charged
or cognitive issues than physical limitations. Maybe there are
considerations for colour, layout, presentation of content etc.