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Book Synopsis: “Hackos and Redish wisely offer us the three things we most need about user and task analysis: practical advice, practical advice, and practical advice.” -Ben Shneiderman, University of Maryland

“This book is well written, thorough, and loaded with techniques, examples, and resources that bring analysis to everyone.” -Marcia L. Conner, Director of Usability & Learnability PeopleSoft, Inc.

User and Task Analysis for Interface Design helps you design a great user interface by focusing on the most important step in the process -the first one. You learn to go out and observe your users at work, whether they are employees of your company or people in customer organizations. You learn to find out what your users really need, not by asking them what they want, but by going through a process of understanding what they are trying to accomplish.

JoAnn Hackos and Janice (Ginny) Redish, internationally known experts in usable design, take you through a step-by-step process to conduct a user and task analysis. You learn:

  • How interface designers use user and task analysis to build successful interfaces
  • Why knowledge of users, their tasks, and their environments is critical to successful design
  • How to prepare and set up your site visits
  • How to select and train your user and task analysis team
  • What observations to make, questions to ask, and questions to avoid
  • How to record and report what you have learned to your development team members
  • How to turn the information you’ve gathered into design ideas
  • How to create paper prototypes of your interface design
  • How to conduct usability tests with your prototypes to find out if you’re on the right track.

This book includes many examples of design successes and challenges for products of every kind.

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Looking to design a user interface that is truly engaging and effective? Look no further than "User and Task Analysis for Interface Design". This book is packed with practical advice, techniques, and resources that will guide you through the process of creating a user-friendly interface. Don't just ask your users what they want - go out and observe them in action to truly understand their needs. With the step-by-step process outlined by JoAnn Hackos and Janice Redish, you'll learn how to conduct a user and task analysis that will set the foundation for a successful design.

Why is it important to understand your users, their tasks, and their environments? Because this knowledge is critical to designing interfaces that truly meet their needs. With "User and Task Analysis for Interface Design", you'll gain the insights necessary to create interfaces that are intuitive, efficient, and engaging. Learn how to prepare and set up site visits, select and train your analysis team, and gather the essential information about your users. The book also provides guidance on how to turn your findings into design ideas that will resonate with your target audience.

Are you tired of relying on guesswork when it comes to designing your interface? With "User and Task Analysis for Interface Design", you can take a more data-driven approach. Learn how to make accurate observations, ask the right questions, and avoid common pitfalls. By recording and reporting your findings to your development team, you'll ensure that you're all on the same page. And with the guidance provided in this book, you'll also learn how to create paper prototypes and conduct usability tests to refine your design. Don't settle for mediocrity - strive for excellence in your interface design.

Take action now and get your hands on "User and Task Analysis for Interface Design" to revolutionize your approach to interface design.

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