Opinion
Steve Jobs, Blue Peter and usabilityTwo news stories caught my attention recently the UK launch of the i-Phone and the scandal at the BBC over naming Blue Peters kitten. You might not think they are related or related to usability but I beg to differ.
System: look at all components and their interactionI was recently at a meeting where a personal injury lawyer reported that their client had been told by their doctor that they could never 'touch a keyboard again' as a result of their Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
Editorial: Hardware and software both matterThe European display screen legislation also applies to user interface software but this has been largely overlooked till now. Tom Stewart suspects this may be changing.