Abstract
Concern with usability in the design of technology has developed rapidly over the last decade. Although this concern has been mainly located in the U.S. and Western Europe, there is evidence of a global spread, and moves to outsource this activity. As marketplaces become global, it is necessary to adapt testing procedures for different cultures. This paper will illustrate the global spread of usability expertise by presenting data collected from usability testing centers and laboratories around the world. It will discuss the possibilities for future expansion and global networking of usability expertise and knowledge.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | EATIS 2008 - Proceedings of the 2008 Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2008 Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems, EATIS 2008 - Aracaju, Brazil Duration: Sep 10 2008 → Sep 12 2008 |
Other
| Other | 2008 Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems, EATIS 2008 |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| City | Aracaju |
| Period | 9/10/08 → 9/12/08 |
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Keywords
- Global software development
- Usability testing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Hardware and Architecture
- Information Systems
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Global spread of usability expertise. / Douglas, Ian.
EATIS 2008 - Proceedings of the 2008 Euro American Conference on Telematics and Information Systems. 2008. 1621115.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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