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Usability Hell
Stuff Should Work
About the author
Usability Hell is by me, Nick Donnelly.I'm a web developer based in London, or more likely travelling.
I'm founder of CityKing.com
When I can't get geeky stuff out of my head I puke it onto this blog.
This often happens if stuff doesn't work properly.
Contact
nick@cityking.com
Good Usability
1. Fit for purpose
2. Effortless user experience
3. Simple
4. Use conventions
5. Rapidly obvious, no signage
6. Universal symbols not words
7. Concise wording
8. Beautiful
9. Fun
Some of what I cover:
Every day situations, and websites, made un-necessarily hard - or thankfully; un-usually easy.
Don't make me think when opening a door or doing routine tasks on your website.
I offer constructive criticism so we can make the routine effortless & focus on important stuff.
Elsewhere
NickDonnelly.com
CityKing.com
Twitter.com/NickDonnelly
Recommended Reading
Don't Make Me Think
The Bible on usability. *Anyone* involved in creating websites; managing, coding or designing - must read this.
Prioritizing Web Usability
More in-depth examples than Don't Make Me Think, another must read for anyone serious about web usability
Revising Prose
Concise, clear text is vital to usability. The best book on the subject. Very highly recommended.