Blog Topic #6: 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 Flash usability. It points out many of the advantages and disadvantages of Flash usability design.
• The site from Jacob Nielsen, probability the best known advocate of strict usability design.
• What resources can you find?

Possible points: 20 points