Blog Topic #5: What is Usability?

There is a lot of talk in the web design community about user experience and usability design. What is usability? What is meant by usability testing? What considerations are important for you as a designer if you were designing a site that focuses on "usability."

Can you find a site that is a good example of usability design and/or that provides resources or insights into usability?

A few resources for you to check out:

• Article on effective web design/usability with 10 principles to keep in mind.
• Article on 30 Usability Issues to Be Aware Of
• The site from Jacob Nielsen, probability the best known advocate of strict usability design.
• Don't Make Me Think - A good book about usability
• What resources can you find?

Possible points: 25 points