December 2, 2018
A.I.
Acronym for Artificial Intelligence, which is still a work in progress. Until a semantic network…
December 1, 2018
Accessibility
One of Nielsen's original UX metrics, denotes attributes and characteristics that enable people to interact…
December 1, 2018
Agile Development
A development methodology in which a website, app or software system undergoes multiple iterative stages…
December 2, 2018
Algorithm
Formula indicating the solution to a set of inputs. Complex algorithms contain several levels of…
December 2, 2018
API
A portable bit of code that has a specific purpose, and is easily transferred. Successful…
December 2, 2018
Best Practice
Method or technique generally accepted as superior to any alternatives because it produces results that…
December 1, 2018
Change Management
A structured approach for supporting individuals in an organization as they move from current states…
December 1, 2018
Chatbot
Data-based programs that use artificial intelligence technology to mimic natural conversation with users online by…
December 2, 2018
Cognitive Walkthrough
Study that reviews side-by-side introduction and vocalizing of a new user experience. Typically conducted in…
December 1, 2018
Collaborative Design
Development technique that prioritizes the involvement of stakeholders in understanding the user design process. Often…
December 1, 2018
Competitive Positioning
An industry-specific audit of a company's positioning relative to its competitors that assesses and compares…
December 1, 2018
Concept Modeling
An exercise designed to extract the mental models people have, and capture content patterns, of…
December 2, 2018
Conspicuity
The characteristics of a graphic element that enable the audience to differentiate it from its …
December 2, 2018
Ecosystem
A closed, self-sufficient space that consists of pre-determined relational objects that function holistically to propel…
December 2, 2018
Fitt’s Law
Digital strategy based on logarithmic relationship between the distance from point a to point b…
December 2, 2018
Focus Group
A study that requires transparent user participation in the testing process. Focus groups consist of…
December 2, 2018
Hick’s Law
The time it takes to make a decision increases proportionally to the number and complexity…
December 1, 2018
Information Architecture (IA)
The organizational design of a website or software system that includes a hierarchical representation of…
December 2, 2018
Likert scale
An ordinal list of numbers or qualities, such as "very bad" to "very good" presented…
December 2, 2018
Mockup
Representation of a design concept that clearly defines the navigation and content elements, while illustrating…
