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<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <title>UI Wizards - product usability consulting</title> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <meta name="description" content="We specialize in evaluating and designing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and web user interfaces from the perspective of your intended users."> <!-- Le styles --> <link href="assets/css/bootstrap.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link href="assets/css/bootstrap-responsive.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link href="assets/css/uiwizards.css" rel="stylesheet"> <!-- HTML5 shim, for IE6-8 support of HTML5 elements --> <!--[if lt IE 9]> <script src="assets/js/html5shiv.js"></script> <![endif]--> <!-- Fav and touch icons --> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="144x144" href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-144-precomposed.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="114x114" href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-114-precomposed.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="72x72" href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-72-precomposed.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-57-precomposed.png"> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="assets/ico/favicon.png"> <!-- Google Fonts --> <link href='http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Tauri|Julius+Sans+One' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css'> </head> <body> <div class="affixed-nav-bg affix-top"></div> <div class="uiw-head"> <div class="container"> <div class="masthead"> <h1>UI Wizards</h1> <h2>Product usability consulting</h2> <div class="clearfix"></div> <!----> <div class="nav-wrapper"> <a class="nav-toggle collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target=".navbar" href="javascript:void(0);"> Menu </a> <div class="navbar"> <div class="container"> <div class="navbar-inner"> <ul class="nav"> <li class="active"><a href="index.html">Home</a></li> <li><a href="about.html">About</a></li> <li class="dropdown"><a class="dropdown-toggle" id="dLabel" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" data-target="#" href="portfolio.html">Portfolio <b class="caret"></b></a> <ul class="navdrop dropdown-menu" role="menu" aria-labelledby="dLabel"> <li><a role="menuitem" tabindex="-1" href="portfolio.html">Samples</a></li> <li><a role="menuitem" tabindex="-1" href="portfolio_clients.html">Clients</a></li> <li><a role="menuitem" tabindex="-1" href="portfolio_CV.html">CV</a></li> <li><a role="menuitem" tabindex="-1" href="portfolio_pubs.html">Publications</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="services.html">Services</a></li> <li><a href="classes.html">Classes</a></li> <li><a href="resources.html">Resources</a></li> <li><a href="contact.html">Contact</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><!-- /.navbar --> </div><!-- /.nav-wrapper --> </div><!-- /.masthead --> </div><!-- /.container --> </div><!-- /.uiw-head --> <div class="container"> <!-- First row of columns --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span9"> <h1>Let us lead you to ease-of-use</h1> <p>We specialize in evaluating and designing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and Web user interfaces from the perspective of your intended users.</p> <p>We are leaders in the field of User Interfaces and User-Centered Design. We bring to your projects a strong background in human cognitive science and over 32 years of experience designing and evaluating user interfaces.</p> </div> <div class="span3 sidebar"> <h5>Public presentations:</h5> <ul> <li><a href="public_presentations.html">In-person talks & courses</a></li> <li><a href="public_presentations.html#Recordings">Online videos & courses</a></li> <li><a href="public_presentations.html#Interviews">Podcast Interviews</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <hr /> <!-- Second row of columns --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span9"> <h2>We offer:</h2> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span15"><p><a href="services.html"><img src="assets/img/uiw-ui-design.png" alt="UI Design"></p><p class="service_icon_caption">UI Design</p></a></div> <div class="span15"><p><a href="services.html"><img src="assets/img/uiw-ui-evaluation.png" alt="UI Evaluation"></p><p class="service_icon_caption">UI Evaluation</p></a></div> <div class="span15"><p><a href="services.html"><img src="assets/img/uiw-usability-testing.png" alt="UsabilityTesting"></p><p class="service_icon_caption">UsabilityTesting</p></a></div> <div class="span15"><p><a href="services.html"><img src="assets/img/uiw-training.png" alt="Training"></p><p class="service_icon_caption">Training</p></a></div> <div class="span15"><p><a href="services.html"><img src="assets/img/uiw-keynote-talks.png" alt="Keynote Talks for Conferences"></p><p class="service_icon_caption">Keynote Talks for Conferences</p></a></div> </div> </div> <div class="span3 sidebar"> <h5>Read more about <a href="portfolio.html">what we have done</a> and <a href="services.html">what we can do for you</a> within the pages of our site.</h5> <p><a href="web_blooper_archive.html" title="Web Bloopers Archive"><button class="btn btn-uiwizards" type="button" alt="Link to Web Bloopers Archive page"><i class="icon-star icon-white"></i> Web Bloopers Archive</button></a></p> </div> </div> <hr /> <!-- Third row of columns --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span9"> <h2>Our books:</h2> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span4"> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3031508513/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=uiwizcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=3031508513" target=_blank><img class="img-outline" src="assets/img/uiw-book-lg-conceptual-2e.jpg" alt="Conceptual Models"></a></p> <p><strong><em>Conceptual Models: Core to the Design of Interactive Applications.</em></strong> User interfaces are simpler and more task-focused when designers start by constructing a conceptual model of the intended application. This book explains what conceptual models are, how to construct them, and why they are valuable.</p> <p>[<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3031508513/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=uiwizcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=3031508513" target=_blank>Order from Amazon.com</a>]</p> </div> <div class="span4"> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0128044675?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0124079148&linkCode=xm2&tag=uiwizcom-20" target=_blank><img class="img-outline" src="assets/img/uiw-book-lg-DFAP.png" alt="Designing User Interfaces for an Aging Population"></a></p> <p><strong><em> Designing User Interfaces for an Aging Population: Towards Universal Design.</em></strong> Rationale and guidelines for designing technology so as not to exclude the almost 40% of the population that is over 50.</p> <p>[<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0128044675?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0124079148&linkCode=xm2&tag=uiwizcom-20" target=_blank>Order from Amazon.com</a>]</p> </div> <div class="span4"> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0128182024?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0124079148&linkCode=xm2&tag=uiwizcom-20" target=_blank><img class="img-outline" src="assets/img/uiw-book-lg-designing-3e.jpg" alt="Designing with the Mind in Mind"></a></p> <p><strong><em>Designing with the Mind in Mind: Simple Guide to Understanding User Interface Design Guidelines (3rd ed.).</em></strong> An introduction to cognitive and perceptual psychology for software designers and developers. Now in its 3rd edition.</p> <p>[<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0128182024?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0124079148&linkCode=xm2&tag=uiwizcom-20" target=_blank>Order from Amazon.com</a>]</p> </div> <div class="span4"> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0123706432?ie=UTF8&tag=uiwizcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0123706432" target=_blank><img class="img-outline" src="assets/img/uiw-book-lg-gui.jpg" alt="GUI Bloopers 2.0"></a></p> <p><strong><em>GUI Bloopers 2.0: Common User Interface Design Don鈥檛s and Dos.</em></strong> A completely-updated second edition of the original GUI Bloopers, published in 2007. Available at most booksellers, including:</p> <p>[<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0123706432?ie=UTF8&tag=uiwizcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0123706432" target=_blank>Order from Amazon.com</a>]</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="span3 sidebar"> <h5>We also offer <a href="classes.html">classes</a> based on the books.</h5> </div> </div> </div> <!-- /container --> <div class="footer"> <div class="container text-center"> <p>© UI Wizards, Inc. 2020</p> <div class="foot-nav"> <ul class="nav"> <li><a href="index.html">Home</a></li> <li><a href="about.html">About</a></li> <li><a href="portfolio.html">Portfolio</a></li> <li><a href="services.html">Services</a></li> <li><a href="classes.html">Classes</a></li> <li><a href="resources.html">Resources</a></li> <li><a href="contact.html">Contact</a></li> <li><a href="privacy_policy.html">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="usability_policy.html">Usability Policy</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Le javascript ================================================== --> <!-- Placed at the end of the document so the pages load faster --> <script src="assets/js/jquery.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/uiwizards-nav.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-transition.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-alert.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-modal.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-dropdown.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-scrollspy.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-tab.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-tooltip.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-popover.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-button.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-collapse.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-carousel.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-typeahead.js"></script> <script src="assets/js/bootstrap-affix.js"></script> <!-- WiredMinds eMetrics tracking with Enterprise Edition V5.4 START --> <script type='text/javascript' src='https://count.carrierzone.com/app/count_server/count.js'></script> <script type='text/javascript'><!-- wm_custnum='7f47b1041250548e'; wm_page_name='index.html'; wm_group_name='/services/webpages/u/i/uiwizards.com/public'; wm_campaign_key='campaign_id'; wm_track_alt=''; wiredminds.count(); // --> </script> <!-- WiredMinds eMetrics tracking with Enterprise Edition V5.4 END --> </body> </html>