Google have rolled out a new “website preview” feature, changing the way people search yet again. Websites that can be previewed have a little search icon to the right of the link [2], when you hover over this icon it lights up [1]. Once you see the icon light up, click and you will see [...]

Utility, usability and user experience have all influenced the user-centred design process. The goal of the user-centred design process is to obtain a product that is functional, operational and satisfies the user (Ames, 2001, p.139). In order to do this, utility, usability and the user experience all need to be considered throughout the various stages [...]

Neilson (2003) describes usability as a “quality attribute” that measures the user-friendliness of interfaces. Usability can be split into the following criteria (Rogers, 2007): •    Effectiveness •    Efficiency •    Safety •    Utility •    Learnability •    Memorability If a product satisfies the above usability goals, it is said to be usable. Usability can be split into [...]

As the growing population becomes older and the use of technology becomes more prominent, it is extremely important to consider the various needs of the elderly. As people age, they experience vision and hearing impediments, worse memory, shorter attention spans and longer response times. Senior citizens can find it difficult to understand copious amounts of [...]

If you don’t already have a facebook page for your business then now’s the time to get started!
Social networking has taken the world by storm providing businesses with new ways of reaching and advertising to their target audience. Facebook pages are increasingly becoming an essential marketing and communication tool for businesses. It’s never been easier to interact with your community, broadcast timely information and attract new customers.