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From Human Interface to UX

At Apple® Computer in the early ’90s, I worked in what was then called human interface design. When Don Norman came to Apple, in 1993, as Vice President of Research and head of the Advanced Technology Group (ATG), he brought with him the new term user experience design. Shortly after joining Apple, he spoke to employees about user experience design. I wish I could remember his words, but I do recall coming away from his talk a convert to the idea of user experience design. What he said resonated with me. Read More

To those of you who have already participated in our 2013 UXmatters Reader Survey, thank you! If you have not yet shared your thoughts with us, please take this opportunity to participate in our eighth annual reader survey. We want to know how you think we’re doing and learn how we can better meet your needs. Read More

This month, in conjunction with UXmatters’ seventh anniversary issue, we’re conducting our 2012 UXmatters Reader Survey. To those of you who have already responded to our request for our readers’ help in making some vital decisions about the future of UXmatters, thank you! You’ve shared some great ideas with us, and we really appreciate your taking the time to give us your thoughts. Read More