User-Centric Column in IEEE Software Magazine
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Consider Multiple Solutions pdf
September/October 2008
In software development we sometimes settle too quickly on the first solution we agree on. In this column I explore quick collaborative ways to ideate - to generate multiple ideas quickly and collaboratively.
Getting Software RITE pdf
May/June 2008
In this column Catherine Courage and Craig Villamor of salesforce.com explain how using the RITE method improves helps them quickly and iteratively test user interface design before sending it to development.
Ambiguous Business Value Harms Software Products pdf
January/February 2008
Sometimes the first step to adopting user-centricity is being clear how the software you're building will earn money for your organization. Given a clear understanding of business value, it becomes a bit easier to understand how supporting particular users well increases that value. This article gives more detail on this concept and explains a simple approach to building a business goal model.
Understanding User-Centricity pdf
November/December 2007
Software developers often mistake involving users or simply expressing concern about them as "user-centricity." This column explains why being user-centric takes a bit more and explains a simple technique for creating user models.
