Author Archives: Chris McQueen

MAYA's Human Centered Design

If you have to explain to someone what human centered design is and you only have about two minutes: show them this movie from MAYA design.

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Four questions every software user interface designer and usability professional should be thinking about

This article was originally published by Russell Wilson from DEXO Design. 1) What is the best way for user interface design and usability to integrate with software engineering processes, specifically Agile processes? Design and engineering must work well together if … Continue reading

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Operating System Design Evolution (…or not?)

A really interesting post over at Web Designer Depot made all reminiscent today… It takes a look at the evolution of operating system interface designs since 1981 – coincidentally the year I was born. It’s really a very easy read … Continue reading

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New Design

Today is the the day that I finally pulled my finger out and did some work! Yes, and I’m ashamed to admit it, but previously I was working with the oh-so-butt-ugly default WordPress install. Ok, I’m quite sure it has … Continue reading

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FOWA Dublin

Phew! That was a hairy landing! I have just returned from the Future of Web Applications event in Dublin and I can be completely honest in revealing that it was excellent. FOWA is an event run by the team over … Continue reading

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A Fresh Start

Some news… After a fair old chunk of time doing “whatever it is you I do”, I will be leaving the Xerox Technical Research Center based in Welwyn Garden City, UK. It’s been a while in the making but isn’t -thankfully- … Continue reading

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Hello!

Welcome to chris-mcqueen.com! This is my personal website where I intend to share information and shamelessly promote myself! Hopefully you’ll find this to be in some way useful. So, what comes next? ..I still need to figure that out!

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year! Warmest wishes and New Years cheers for an absolutely spanking 2009! I’m looking forward to the new opportunities that 2009 will bring… At the minute, I’m working furiously on getting some previous work together in a Portfolio … Continue reading

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