Category Archives: Mobile Usability

Healthcare Experience Design Conference – Boston, Mass – April 11, 2011

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

As a user experience professional designing EMR, EHR and case management software in the healthcare industry, there are few opportunities to educate, learn, network and focus on UX in healthcare. Well, look no longer!! I’m excited to hear about the … Continue reading →

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Why are User Experience (UX) and User-Centered Design (UCD) getting a bad rap?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

There have been a number of recent articles, blog posts and list comments trashing user experience design (UX) as unneeded, misguided and counter-productive to good product design and development. As a long-time user experience practitioner, I was taken aback by these … Continue reading →

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No more vacation: How technology is stealing our lives

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Have we become too dependent on our mobile computers and devices? This article answers the question: “E-mail and smart phones were supposed to liberate us. So why does it feel like we never have any free time?” Things may have … Continue reading →

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iPad Usability: First Findings From User Testing – Mixed Results!

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Now that the iPad is out and people are using the new apps supposedly designed for the iPad, their usability falls short of the expected Apple usability experience.  Jakob Nielsen, in his Alertbox, May 10 2010, summarized his findings: “iPad … Continue reading →

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Google Goggles – Amazing New Mobile Technology

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Google has announced a new mobile tool that enables users to search using pictures instead of words. Called Google Goggles, it uses the phone’s GPS and compass to help determine search results. This free app works only on Google Android … Continue reading →

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