Re: [Usability] Ideas for Usability Hackfest

[Brian Cameron <Brian Cameron Sun COM>]

Ted:

> On Mon, 2009-09-28 at 17:36 -0500, Brian Cameron wrote:
> > - GNOME Foundation Mobile Usability Lab
> > - Next revision of the GNOME HIG
> > - Usability Data
> > - Ongoing Usability
>
> They all sound good.  I guess my only concern is that it is much easier
> to gather the data than analyze it.  That was what was most interesting
> to me with the inGIMP stuff is the calibration to sit down sessions,
> then the ability to use that more broadly.
>
> Of the list there, I think the HIG is probably the highest priority to
> me.  There is now lots that it doesn't cover :)

I encourage you to discuss ways that you think the HIG should be
improved.  It would be good to have more discussion.

> > The Boston Summit is coming up in a few weeks (October 10-12).  I am
> > wondering how many usability people are going to this event.  If there
> > is an interest, and enough people going, we could plan to get together
> > there and discuss these ideas further.  Any interest?
>
> I'll be there, let's talk!  I unfortunately have to leave Sunday night
> so earlier rather than later please :)

Sounds good.  I think there will be a fair group of Usability people at
the Boston Summit, so lets plan to spend some time working on these
things.

> > So, I am interested to hear what people think.  I am interested to know
> > who is interested, who are the right people to be involved with a
> > project like this, and who might be available to help with
> > organizational things.
>
> I suck at organizational things, but I'm willing to try and help.

I think just participating in the discussion is the best way to help.
A lot of decisions need to be made in terms of how to improve the HIG.

Brian