Ten Most Common Misconceptions About User Experience Design

The term “user experience” or UX has been getting a lot of play, but many businesses are confused about what it actually is and how crucial it is to their success. I asked some of the most influential and widely respected practitioners in UX what they consider to be the biggest misperceptions of what we do. The result is a top 10 list to debunk the myths.

Hess, Whitney. Mashable (2009). Articles>User Experience>User Centered Design

Five Ways to Take Control of Your Personal Brand Today

With a bad economy, more pressure at work and overwhelming competition, investing in yourself and your future is crucial. There are a lot of new trends and tricks that you can take advantage of now. Below are five easy and initial steps you can take to start building your brand today. These will help you control your online identity, protect your future, centralize your digital assets, safeguard your brand from threats and more.

Schawbel, Dan. Mashable (2009). Articles>Collaboration>Marketing>Social Networking

A Small Business Guide to Wikis

Social technology has risen to meet this challenge over the last few years. And while there are a lot of social tools to choose from, one type stands out for this type of collaboration: the wiki. The unique communication model inherent in the wiki makes it ideal for becoming a central business tool for your entire team. The following is an overview of using wiki software for small business.

Parr, Ben. Mashable (2009). Articles>Web Design>Business Communication>Wikis