[Sigia-l] NYT 7/8/7: Technologys Untanglers: They Make It Really Work

[Susan Doran]

FYI...

Fresh Starts
Technology’s Untanglers: They Make It Really Work
By BARBARA WHITAKER
Published: July 8, 2007

"SOMETIMES there is a huge disconnect between the people who make a product 
and the people who use it. The creator of a Web site may assume too much 
knowledge on the part of users, leading to confusion. Software designers may 
not anticipate user behavior that can unintentionally destroy an entire 
database. Manufacturers can make equipment that inadvertently increases the 
likelihood of repetitive stress injuries.

"Enter the usability professional, whose work has recently developed into a 
solid career track, driven mostly by advancements in technology..."

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/business/yourmoney/08starts.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

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