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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 is the 125th edition of our Ask UXmatters column! Thanks to our readers for being part of this anniversary. I am also very grateful to the many wonderful colleagues who have contributed to this column since our eleven-year journey began in 2008, and I look forward to collaborating on many more columns with them. Thank you all!

Today’s column is a look back over some of the many topics we have covered in Ask UXmatters thus far, as well as some of the changes we’ve observed in the industry over the years. The UX professions have evolved significantly, as have the business contexts in which we work. Read More