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24
Apr 2014

First screen, second screen and vice-versa

Studies show that more and more people are using another device while watching TV. This second screen can take the form of a tablet, a mobile phone or a laptop, and how this complements the first screen (television) offers new opportunities and..

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07
Feb 2014

We tested: Peek Calendar

So last week another calendar app appeared in the Apple App Store and suddenly everyone’s talking about it. This app, Peek, is for the sort..

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24
Jan 2014

Start or end your week with a smile!

Data visualization is an efficient and effective medium for communicating in a simple way, information through shapes and colors, sounds and videos. -22 degrees today,..

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14
Jan 2014

Pseudo-Intelligent Interfaces

One of the basic principles of UX design is to assign functionality appropriately between the user and the computerized system.  A classic example is mathematical..

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14
Nov 2013

Happy World Usability Day 2013!

Under pressure: users around the world reviewed smart blood pressure monitors The UXalliance, a global network of 25 leading user experience (UX) research and design..

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04
Nov 2013

UXstaff a new division of Yu Centrik

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new division: UXstaff. This UX staffing agency is dedicated to provide companies qualified UX consultants. Source:..

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22
Oct 2013

A smoking hot detector

Here is a great improvement on an object that hasn’t evolved since it was created: the smoke detector. Here are some great improvements made by..

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11
Oct 2013

Some very efficient driving aids

Driving aids are becoming popular on newer cars. Here are two valuable tools that use advanced technology to help drivers. A blind spot warning system..

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15
Jun 2013

Open House, Wednesday 12 June, 2013

10 years of User Experience: Open house Wednesday June 12, 2013 Over the course of the last 10 years, Yu Centrik has become one of..

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11
Mar 2013

Test of FaceReader in a usability test context

The study of emotions is becoming increasingly important in the practice of user-centered design.  The analysis of emotional reactions to a product goes beyond traditional..

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