This workshop introduces practical methods and guidelines for improving the usability of your websites. Topics include user behaviors on the web, information architecture design, web design standards, usability evaluation methods, etc. Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to understand:
- What are the characteristics of web-based user interaction?
- What are the common problems in web design?
- How to apply design methodologies to create user-friendly websites?
- How to use evaluation methods to identify usability problems?
- Why improving web usability can bring significant business returns?
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Web Designers and Developers |
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Especially those with responsibility for designing and implementing accessible designs. |
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Project Managers |
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For project managers looking to understand accessible website design and the implementation of accessibility guidelines.
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Content developers and providers |
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Common problems in web design |
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- Accessibility
- Navigation
- Content
- Consistency
- Feedback
- Cross-Platform incompatibility
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Design methodologies |
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- User-centered design
- Participatory design
- Collaborative design
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Design techniques |
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- Task analysis
- Conceptual models
- Card sorting
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Evaluation techniques |
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- Heuristic evaluation
- Cognitive walkthrough
- User testing
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Usability standards |
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- Global standards
- Local standards
- Interstandards¹ Specification for Website Design PS 1:2007
- MicroUsability's web interface standards for e-Government services
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Emerging topics |
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- Ajax
- Web 2.0
- Semantic web
- Pen-based applications on the web
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1 day (9 am to 5 pm)
- Call us at 65-63271545
- Email us at
training@microusability.com
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