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Susan Weinschenk

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Susan Weinschenk first used a computer in the mid-1970’s, in graduate school. "I wrote and ran my first computer program, and the printer spit out a piece of paper that said 'JOB ABORTED.' Rather than being discouraged I was fascinated! What would happen when 'normal people,' not computer scientists, interacted with these things called computers?" She thus started a 30-year career in applying psychology to the design of technology. Susan has a Ph.D. in Psychology and her newest book, Neuro Web Design: What makes them click?, applies the latest research on neuroscience to the design of websites. A popular speaker and presenter, her nickname is "The Brain Lady." She is Chief of User Experience Strategy, Americas, at Human Factors International, and runs the popular blog whatmakesthemclick.net. 

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Articles By This Author

100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People

Two sample chapters from Susan Weinschenk's new book.
May 10, 2011

Engagement, Entertainment, or Get The Task Done

Balancing the types of loads on a user for easier or entertaining experiences.
June 17, 2010

What's in a Name?

How confusion about terminology can disrupt projects, and 10 recommendations on how to avoid it.
July 27, 2010

The Secret to Designing an Intuitive UX

Psychological concepts underlying good user experience and usability.
April 08, 2010

The Psychologist’s View of UX Design

Psychologist and cognitive scientist Dr. Susan Weinschenk explains how her science informs UX design.
May 19, 2010
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