The Evolving Role Of Writers in Design
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/2001/PDFs/STC48-000034.PDF

Olsen, Eric
STC Proceedings
2001

Abstract:

The role of the writer is evolving as companies and teams evolve in what they produce and how they produce it. Web products demand the involvement of design-savvy writers, and GUI products in general demand writers ready to work within a design process. The writer not knowledgeable in design or design processes will not be ready to design in today’s software development environment. This paper examines one case study of writers’ involvement in the development of a GUI product and shows through the case study and through helpful tips how today’s writers can make a difference in product design.