In the video below, usability advocate Steve “Don’t Make Me Think” Krug talks about the least you can do to make a web site or application usable. He gives an overview of usability theory, then conducts a live demonstration of a usability-testing session. (hat-tip to the IA-TV blog)
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Just a reminder that the Oz-IA conference is approaching fast…
Earlybird registrations are open now, and close next Tuesday 9 September.
Earlybird registrations are A$660, or A$550 if you quote the discount code MR0243. Register online at the conference web site.
The conference will be held in Sydney, on the weekend of 20-21 September.
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