KDE

Quo vadis, Dolphin? Results from the developers study.

We report the results of our Dolphin developer study and outline the follow-up study with users. Next to feedback we are looking for translation support. >>

LibreOffice

Quick wins: Conclusions of the Libreoffice icon test

LibreOffice's icons are sometimes confusing. We present some quick and easy changes that improve functionality. >>

Steganos

No Clairvoyance: Data-driven Creation of Personas

Together with Steganos we analyzed their target users. We ran an online survey to create Personas based on valid and representative data. >>

Tine 2.0

Tine 2.0: Results of October 2011 Survey

In the last weeks the Tine 2.0 team again asked the users to rate the Usability of Tine 2.0. The results show that for the first time Tine 2.0 has met the Usability goals for all sub-application. Also we learned a lot about the use of email and filters. >>

Swisslab

(DE) Usability-Engineering für Medizinprodukte nach IEC 62366

(DE) Medizinprodukte unterliegen den höchsten Sicherheitsstandards. Das gilt auch für Software im medizinischen Umfeld. Gemeinsam mit Swisslab haben wir den Entwicklungsprozess für das Laborinformationssystem an die ISO-Norm 62366 angepasst, um potentiellen Fehlbedienungen durch die Anwender vorzubeugen. >>

TV-Browser

Designer vs. Developer? A FLOSS perspective.

The relationship of developers and designers is full of misunderstandings. Projects fail, e. g. due to the struggle among different views on the same subject. Communication can be frustrating for both sides. But there is hope. In this article I want to share and discuss factors that facilitate a 'Designer with Developer' rather than a 'Designer vs. Developer' in FLOSS projects. >>

Gallery

Lessons from Season of Usability

Read the personal experiences from Julia who participated as a student in the Open Usability Season of Usability, working on Gallery. >>