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Embracing Accessibility in Agile Workflows (part 2)

Part 2 of Embedding accessibility into an Agile workflow, with a more detailed focus on the steps involved. I don’t take any credit for this content, other than editing it down to a digestible list of sorts.

Posted on 20th January 201716th March 2018
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Lean UX and the User Registration Journey

The beauty of using Lean UX principles and A/B testing is that it allows us to make decisions that are based on real behavioural data rather than presumed knowledge about our users.

Posted on 2nd January 201728th March 2018
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Embracing Accessibility in Agile Workflows (part 1)

Embedding accessibility into an Agile workflow is a tough assignment. As an A11y advocate, this is the first of 2 posts where I detail how it might be done (with a big shout out to Karl Groves)

Posted on 10th November 201620th March 2023
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Protected: Articles of note

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Posted on 29th April 201620th April 2018
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App UX: Conversion Optimisation Framework (from Google Think)

The ‘Mobile App UX Principles report’ is a conversion optimisation framework defining the key considerations to improve app UX, optimise conversion and measure performance. It covers the whole customer journey … thanks Google!

Posted on 11th August 20162nd February 2018
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Is Apple Really Giving Design A Bad Name? You kiddin’ me?

Is it time to question Apple’s position as design leaders and shine a light on their design philosophy? “Apple is destroying design. Worse, it is revitalizing the old belief that design is only about making things look pretty. No, not so!” … so said Norman and Tog. Wow!

Posted on 12th January 201620th April 2018
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POUR Accessibility – A Case Study

With every design decision we make, our digital creations serve to include or exclude large numbers of people. Designing for accessibility and inclusion acknowledges the diverse needs of users.

Posted on 8th October 201328th March 2018
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London Cycle Hire – Cycle Swap App

An ideation challenge: Rethinking Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme and the UX Design & Research of a new App.

Posted on 8th April 20136th December 2019
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UI Design & Development at QVC (x2!)

I enjoyed a great contract role working for QVC Worked as part of their Design Team. I liked it so much I went back for more!

Posted on 4th April 20136th December 2019
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UI/UX Designer at JOHN LEWIS

I enjoyed a great contract role with John Lewis where I was responsible for UI design and front-end development and implementation. This role demanded the strict adherence to brand guidelines and a level of design and artwork of the highest standard.

Posted on 8th July 20126th December 2019
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Usability Evaluation of the TfL Website

This usability study of the Transport for London’s website at www.tfl.gov.uk was conducted to address the goals and concerns of TfL in the run up to the Olympic Games in the summer of 2012.

Posted on 30th April 201230th March 2018

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Hi, I’m Michael

I'm a UX & UI Specialist, currently Design Lead at Sembi (FKA Idera Inc.) working in the DevOps / Testing software development space.

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