Here are a few mockups I’ve been preparing for the next round of usability testing for the Study at the OU website.
Here are a few mockups I’ve been preparing for the next round of usability testing for the Study at the OU website.
Published on December 4, 2007
Filed in Graphical User Interface, OU designs, User experience, Web design
Two rather big things are competing for my time at the moment:
OUTEXTS - A pilot text message service to students. Students sign up for free text messages which alert them about upcoming assignment hand-in dates, exams and such like. I’ve developed the web support pages and well as coordinated with AACS and Student Services colleagues [...]
Published on November 22, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Web design, Web standards
Concept map linking to page designs. Should be easier to get your head around!
MyStuff is the Open University’s ePortfolio system. It’s built using the Moodle VLE platform.
Published on August 23, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Graphical User Interface, Web design
UPDATE: A clickable wireframe manifestation of the maps below is also now available.
The current system map for MyStuff. As detailed as I can get right now. Still needs work though.
Another mind map shows the types and functionality within the system.
Published on August 16, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Information architecture, Web design
Today’s design iterations seek to fix some of the high-level information architecture issues. I’ve removed the ‘quicklinks’ toggle (for the time being) in order to free up some screen real estate for the breadcrumb/titles to breathe. The user should now have a much clearer idea of where he is within the system.
We have a completely [...]
Published on August 15, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Graphical User Interface, Information architecture, Web design
I’d like a little feedback on the following critical issue, if you have time.
The ‘breadcrumb’ navigation is all over the place. That’s because MyStuff is by nature ‘all over the place’. It’s all about creating something that can be reused in multiple places. As a result, strict hierarchy is difficult to define. And users who [...]
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Filed in Eportfolio, Information architecture, User experience, Web design
Notable updates include screens for the BU130 ’space’. This model follows through to the STM895, H808, K214 and U122 workspaces.
See the latest batch of MyStuff screens on Flickr.
Published on August 13, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Graphical User Interface, Information architecture, Web design
A peak of things to come is available here.
Published on August 10, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, User experience, Virtual learning environment, Web design
I can now reveal the new compilation builder interface. After lots of brain aching and lateral thinking, we came up with this.
Read all about the interface here.
Published on August 9, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Graphical User Interface, Virtual learning environment, Web design
I’ve updated the team photostream with some latest MyStuff design enhancements. You can see them on Flickr.
Read more about the new MyStuff header on Google Docs.
You can read about the managed view interface too!
Published on August 6, 2007
Filed in Eportfolio, Graphical User Interface, User experience, Web design
Guy @collylogic sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take it easy. #
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GuyWeb is the personal website of Guy Carberry, a web designer based in Buckingham, England. He currently works full-time as a web designer for the Open University. He also undertakes interesting freelance projects where time allows. You can contact Guy by emailing Guy at this website's address.