Linked by Mayuresh Walke on Thu 21st Apr 2005 08:01 UTC
What's the best way to: a. Improve usability in software applications? b. Review usability of existing software? c. Generate, encourage and review new ideas on software UI design? d. Make all this research work freely available to everyone (open source, proprietary, etc.)? e. Connect with all developer groups and individuals out there to share this work with them? Read more to find out.
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I can't say I am a fan of the idea but I could see it being something good. The issue that I believe comes into play is that most people are just going to rant or throw up a mockup or two. I do believe this is good for people to get them thinking and perhaps others. The problem though is that it could hide good ideas and designs, drawing attention away from those who could possibly cause a revolution.
The other important aspect that seems to be missing is the collaboration toward iteration. A screenshot is far cry from explaining usability or a IU theory. In addition, design is an iterative process so some form of comment and critism would be positive for hashing out details.
Again, I don't really see how it would work and be effective but I just wanted to say why so if something happens, these ideas will be considered.