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Capturing Impressions with the Five Second Test

When it comes to research studies, first impressions are important. How a user immediately views a website will help understand what is either helping or hindering the design. This is especially important when a glance can have dramatic effects on their opinion down line. In the research study Attention web designers: You have 50 milliseconds…
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The Value of Desirability Studies

In understanding user experience research methods, several different methods are available to use. What matters most is finding the right research method that will aid your research for your study. One research method that is worth highlighting is the desirability studies method. In UX Methods: A Quick Guide to User Experience Research Methods, associate professor…
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Concepts of User-Centered Design

In understanding the goals of user-centered design, it is important to have a basic understanding of the core concepts. These concepts help build the foundation of user-centered design and assist the learning process. Product Lifecycle The first concept I would like to discuss is the product lifecycle. In short, the product lifecycle is the baseline…
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Post-Production & Publication

As the course comes to a close, the focus is on finishing up post-production and publication. The goal was to finish editing the blogs, post them onto the publication page, and create the social media campaign. With my blog drafts ready to go, the goal was to first edit them. The edits help refine the…