Teams with 7 or more members fell into the "well-defined" or
"definition in progress" category for the most part.
Here are some examples of comments that fell into this category:
Accompany web products from the start to the end of their development and ensure user-centeredness of their design.
· Lead the development and execution of user research studies, translating results into concepts, prototypes, and interaction models · Champion user-centered design & usability concepts within the company for the development and delivery of top-quality products · Develop, maintain, and improve visual, written or interactive methods of communicating detailed requirement specifications to the development team with attention to detail and strategic planning · Partner with product management & development to insure that user needs, business requirements, and design goals are achieved
1 usability expert who reviews all web materials before launch and continues to test, watch server logs and review user feedback after launch. 1 programmer who implements reusable interactive elements. The elements themselves are revised iteratively based on feedback, observation of users, and new ""twists"" that the design team requests. 3 ""front-end"" developers who design interactive learning modules, taking advantage or reusable interactive elements when possible. They conduct a single usability test just before launch to catch glaring errors. 1 Editor/usability testor. A perpetually naive individual who tests every module before launch. He is instructed to naively work through module as the front end developer watches, takes notes and asks questions.
The labels on the x-axis refer to the following categories from our item
analysis:
Well Defined Team
These mission statements
enumerate roles and responsibilities, as well as how the UCD team fits
into the corporate structure and strategy.
Definition In
Progress
These mission statements mainly
focus on activities that the team performs or what the members specialize
in.
No Clear
Definition
These are mission statements
which state very little about what the goals of the team are, and might
only list the titles of the team members.
Original Question
(4) Briefly describe the makeup of your
usability team. Include number of team members, your mission, and
the specialties that are represented on your team:
Number of team members:
The Team's Mission and/or
Responsibilities:
Specialties represented on your usability
team: Usability specialist User
interface designer Developer Graphic artist Information
developer Other:
