Articles published in 2010
Smartphone News Consumption: Implications for creating smartphone content
24th November 2010
News Consumption - Does the communication channel affect how we consume information and how effectively we retain it?
Eye Tracking the iPad
19th November 2010
Using the latest Tobii eyetracking technology User Vision conducted user testing with 25 participants on the iPad. To coincide with the World Usability Day (WUD) theme of ‘communication’ we wanted to demonstrate eyetracking technology via the medium of social networking whilst using the iPad.
The Experience of Online Collaboration
17th November 2010
With companies looking to save money, time and become more efficient, there is a growing appetite for tools and applications that allow businesses to run and develop projects without the need for face-to-face meetings
Video Calling versus Phone Calling: A User Experience Comparison
17th November 2010
Video Calling: the future of the past?
Newspapers in Scotland usability showdown
12th August 2010
Newspapers in Scotland usability showdown - The Scotsman and The Herald reviewed head to head for usability and user experience
Usability Testing with Older Users
16th June 2010
In the second of three articles on usability testing in special situations, we look at testing with older users
Usability Testing with young audiences
4th June 2010
In the first of a series of three articles on usability testing in special situations, we share some of our experience testing with children and teens
BBC iPlayer Beta v3.0 Review
1st June 2010
User Vision's review of the new user experience for the successful BBC iPlayer.
User Experience Review - House of Fraser
10th May 2010
With 62 UK and Ireland locations, The House of Fraser department group is one of the best-known retailers both on the high street and also online
User Experience Review - Argos Usability
7th May 2010
Sales at Argos are up, with multi-channel sales accounting for 42% of total sales*. So, what is Argos doing to make the online channel so successful?
Asos -"Life" Section Review
7th May 2010
Businesses are continually looking at ways to make social networking sites and interactive platforms work for them. Whether using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or any of this continually growing list of mediums, companies are increasingly using innovative solutions to get their messages across and interact with customers on a different level in keeping with social media trends.
User Experience Review - iPad - March 2010
7th May 2010
Apple really doesn’t need much of an introduction. Primarily a consumer brand, it makes money selling hardware like the iPod, iPhone, iMac and yet to be released (in the UK) iPad.
User Experience Review - ASOS
26th April 2010
ASOS has become a major player in online clothes retailing. ASOS international sales grew by 112% in the six months prior to September, overall sales up 47% with UK sales alone increasing 33%