User Experience Archives

By admin Jun 20, 2016January 6, 2019

You’ve mastered UX. Where to next?

While User Experience is, like, at least six occupations rolled into one, it’s still possible to reach a point in your career when you’re asking yourself – “There must be … MoreYou’ve mastered UX. Where to next?

By zefamedia Oct 25, 2012October 26, 2012

Walking Wikipedias

Experience Design is a constantly changing landscape where many of us get to temporarily step inside the protective bubble of organisations and industries most people only ever read about.

By admin Apr 2, 2012

So it’s about time I updated my blog isn’t it?

Well… …I don’t have a plan but it looks like I’m back. I think I’m going to be less glossy and a bit more gritty from now on. You’ll not … MoreSo it’s about time I updated my blog isn’t it?

By admin Sep 6, 2011September 6, 2011

Answers to those Questions

Occasionally I get emails from aspiring User Experience professionals asking a bunch of questions about the industry and how I got into it. Over the years I’ve had people contacting me from … MoreAnswers to those Questions

By admin Jun 14, 2010January 30, 2016

What’s Hot for UX?

There appears to have been a slight upsurge in recent months of companies looking for User Experience (UX) people in New Zealand. But taking a peek at the advertised jobs … MoreWhat’s Hot for UX?

By admin Feb 22, 2010February 7, 2016

Good Onya!

On Friday night I was the proud recipient of an ONYA – awarded to this website for ‘Best content (personal)’. The other finalists in the category were Alison Green of … MoreGood Onya!

By admin Jan 19, 2010February 7, 2016

A Suite Makeover

Ever heard the saying “you’re your own worst client?” In our industry it’s common knowledge that a DYO (or “Design Your Own“) website is one of the trickiest things a … MoreA Suite Makeover

By admin Jan 10, 2010February 7, 2016

I Like Visuals

Here’s some of the information graphics I created in 2009 while working at Click Suite. These featured in various reports such as online strategies and concepts. I started to experiment … MoreI Like Visuals

By admin Dec 23, 2009February 7, 2016

Tap Dancing on Paper

When it comes to creating a user experience specification for a website, it\’s usually a straight forward exercise. You create wireframe diagrams and show the web pages in different states. … MoreTap Dancing on Paper

By admin Nov 13, 2009February 7, 2016

User Experience Outside the Square

User Experience professionals need to get their heads out of the computer screen and look at the bigger picture.

By admin Oct 1, 2009February 7, 2016

Tsunami of Confusion

The information graphics created to inform people on the Samoan tsunami about to hit New Zealand didn’t send a clear message. When disaster hits it spreads on the internet like … MoreTsunami of Confusion

By admin Aug 11, 2009February 7, 2016

11 Must-Follow Kiwi User Experience Evangelists on Twitter

Being down-under often means we are off the radar. But did you know that New Zealand is also brimming with UX (User Experience) evangelists? This is my list of Twitter … More11 Must-Follow Kiwi User Experience Evangelists on Twitter

By admin Jun 2, 2009February 7, 2016

Tabatha the Service Design Goddess

Business owners, service delivery managers, business analysts and user experience consultants could learn a lot from tacky reality TV shows like ‘Tabatha’s Salon Takeover’. The straight-talking Ozzie, Tabatha Coffey lends … MoreTabatha the Service Design Goddess

By admin May 27, 2009February 7, 2016

Power to the People!

A presentation from my archives – many of the points made in these slides are still relevant today. Extracts from a workshop at GOVIS 2007. This one-day intensive workshop taught … MorePower to the People!

By admin May 25, 2009February 7, 2016

Kids Clothing Online: Shopping Experience

A presentation from my archives – many of the points made in these slides are still relevant today. Extracts from a 2006 presentation to one of the world’s largest manufacturers … MoreKids Clothing Online: Shopping Experience

By admin May 21, 2009February 7, 2016

Notes From User Experience Week 2008

A presentation from my archives – many of the points made in these slides are still relevant today. Notes From User Experience Week 2008 from Zef Fugaz

By admin Apr 2, 2009February 7, 2016

People to the Power

The electricity industry is undergoing a revolution in New Zealand and overseas. Here’s a look at some of the latest activity…

By zefamedia Nov 30, 2008February 7, 2016

Don’t Mash the Method

Is ‘process’ the same as ‘method’? Many people seem confused. Does it matter? Sort of. It matters when your job is to take a look at how a company runs … MoreDon’t Mash the Method

By zefamedia Nov 21, 2008February 7, 2016

Free UX Templates

Just over a year ago I took part in an amazing team competition called FullCodePress to build a website from the ground-up in 24hrs. Read all about it Since then … MoreFree UX Templates

By zefamedia Oct 31, 2008February 7, 2016

MEGA LED

At Click Suite we’re researching the feasibility of an outdoor LED installation at a top secret location somewhere in Wellington. It’s in the early stages but what’s evident is that … MoreMEGA LED

By zefamedia Oct 14, 2008February 7, 2016

What’s Your Strategy for the Downturnaround?

The seeds of the next big thing are being planted now. Are you getting ready to turn the downturn into an upturn? No-one yet knows what the new economy will … MoreWhat’s Your Strategy for the Downturnaround?

Don’t get GUI : Get NUI!

Have you been getting NUI recently? If you’ve ever used a touch screen then you’re well on the way to the brave new world of ‘Natural User Interfaces’. Well, that’s … MoreDon’t get GUI : Get NUI!

Stamps Licked?

You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to get a stamp for a postcard in San Francisco. Getting a postcard is the easy part. But buying stamps? They should make … MoreStamps Licked?

Flying like a Conchord

On my 12-hour flight to San Francisco, Air New Zealand offered a plethora of inflight entertainment including a grumpy hostess, movies, music and computer games. I’m one of those people … MoreFlying like a Conchord

Seven Deadly Design Sins

Designers who don’t pick up on their users’ confusion to the environment in the interweb may be risking more than a fine – they may be putting their souls at … MoreSeven Deadly Design Sins

FullCodePress: User Experience Perspective

Occasionally I get emails asking about the (rapid) information architecture process I followed for FullCodePress last year. Steve Batey from Meld Consulting asks all the right questions and has … MoreFullCodePress: User Experience Perspective

By zefamedia Dec 7, 2007June 20, 2016

It’s about the experience…

While Provoke has a golden reputation for being leaders in Microsoft-driven solutions, this doesn’t restrict our dUX (Design & User Experience) team from crafting an awesome experience for other technology … MoreIt’s about the experience…

auckland spoolfly buys lulu

In case you’re wondering what I’ve been up to recently, here’s a quick update… Fly Buying The new site has a fresh visual design and an improved user experience. This … Moreauckland spoolfly buys lulu

How Robust?

I have a lot of respect for Jared Spool – but I almost choked when I received this invite… Building Robust Personas in 30 Days or Less Jared M. Spool, … MoreHow Robust?

Unravelling Visual Design

At Provoke we’re increasingly focussing on visual design and how this influences a user’s comprehension of content, interactivity and pathways. Moments before unravelling…Coming up with a nice-looking visual design usually … MoreUnravelling Visual Design

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