Usability at IBM (Tucson)

World Usability Day 2007 at IBM

• Event Organizer: Lenore Mackey, User-Centered Design Team, IBM Systems and Technology Group
• Location: IBM, 9000 S. Rita Rd. Tucson, AZ 85744-0002, Bldg. 9032, Conference room 271
• Time: 9:00a.m. Noon MT
• Tucson World Usability Day at IBM on November 8th will include a variety of hands-on activities, highlighting both the successes and challenges of usability in hardware, software, and everyday items.

Lego Workshop This is an out-of-the-box exercise that emphasizes the importance of creating clear, concise instructions, and packaging products in a logical way.

Create accessible web sites - Use assistive technologies to test the usability of web sites and create an initial design for a more accessible version.

Food Packaging Workshop Design attractive and easy-to-use food containers for people on the go.

Paper Prototyping - A fun, prototyping exercise that uses a stovetop as an example of designing for natural mapping and cultural standards.

There will also be a collection of IBM storage prototypes on display.

• The highlight of the interactive event is a junior high school class that will participate as part of a field trip. Call Lenore Mackey at 520-799-4854 for more info.