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Redesigning the search results page for a clinical decision support tool

Will the removal of informational elements negatively impact the search results page of a clinical decision support tool?

Posted on 31st January 201821st March 2023
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Onboarding and Interaction Cost

Research shows that usage metrics take a dive as interaction costs increase. Keeping this ‘cost / payback paradigm’ in mind when designing your UI is critically important…

Posted on 1st June 20179th April 2018
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The magnifying-glass Icon: An issue of recognition, location or labelling?

Users usually recognise that a magnifying-glass icon indicates a search tool, even when it has no label. Unfortunately, showing only the icon makes search more difficult to find.

Posted on 17th July 201430th March 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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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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