I’m really looking forward to presenting at Web Directions South this year.
When I was first approached to present at the conference my initial thoughts were that I’d talk about something related to web usability… So I was really happy when it was suggested I include something on accessibility too.
My presentation is scheduled for Friday September 28th, from 1:45 to 2:45. I’ll be talking about how User Experience professionals should be taking a more holistic approach in their work, including a real focus on accessibility, semantics and standards. Because a good user experience is influenced by much more than what we see on the visual layer, the beauty of web usability is more than skin deep. Here’s what I’ll be talking about on the day:
Usability: More than skin deep
Web Usability is far more complex than User Testing and Interaction Design alone. And while interface design is an important consideration, there’s more to a usable site than what’s on the surface.
We all know the importance of accessibility and web standards, so let’s take that knowledge one step further and into the realm of usability. In this session Lisa Herrod will redefine the common definition of usability by introducing a greater focus on accessibility and web standards. By taking a more holistic approach you will soon see why usability is more than skin deep.
See you there in just a few weeks!
