Issue 4

Intro

Another exciting week in the world of UX and for those in Britain that are being force fed 'trustworthy' politicians and support for 'hardworking families' it's interesting to see the research from WhatUsersDo and how the main party's websites are serving the needs of their users.

Research

Collating your user testing notes: Patterns, themes, and insights gained from scoring, tagging and merging

Some useful tips for those post-test analysis sessions

6 Rules for Staying Objective in the Testing Phase

I'm sure we've all been guilty of this at one time or another, some useful tips here

Forms

Password Creation: 3 Ways To Make It Easier

A classic example of common sense that unfortunately many choose to overlook

Content

Me vs. You: How Pronouns Affect Click Conversion Rates

Another example of simple changes making a big impact

Parallax Scrolling: Engaging Or Annoying?

Are you a lover or a hater - personally I'm a hater but always interested to hear what users really think

How UK Party Websites Are Letting Down Voters

Politicians letting us down - again!

Devices

Obvious Always Wins

Some good examples that 'clean and tidy' on mobile is not always the best solution in the long run

Large Touchscreens: What's Different?

We are all fully aware of the need for considering a smaller screen with our designs, this article looks at the other end of the spectrum and gives insights into the larger touchscreen.