UCD methods list
February 8, 2009 (over two years ago)
Like an a la carte menu but for UCD methods. What methods are available to us at each stage of the design/development process?
Planning and estimating for UCD
(over two years ago)
Taking a user-centred design approach to a is assumed to be a bit slower – perhaps for good reason. The key then is setting the right expectations within the business. Here’s how we do it…
‘What is UCD?’ presentation
February 6, 2009 (over two years ago)
This is the presentation we gave to management types. It gives a brief overview of what User-Centred Design means (to us), how we can involve users, and what steps we are actually going to take.
Planning III: Creating a UCD estimate
February 4, 2009 (over two years ago)
To ensure we set realistic expectations with the business, we clearly document our recommended UCD approaches. Here’s what it looks like…
Planning II: Costs of UCD methods
February 3, 2009 (over two years ago)
Involving users in your design/development process doesn’t come for free. At Rightmove we use a spreadsheet outlining the costs to help us create our UCD estimates – setting realistic expectations at the beginning of a project.
UCD toolkit
January 26, 2009 (quite a long while ago…)
A list of resources and techniques we use to help us a) create a framework in which to involve users in the design process, and b) educate the business in the wonders of UCD.