Episode 5 was so large we split it into two parts.  In Part 1, we look at the concept of Gradual Engagement and discuss how usability impacts profitability.  More importantly, this session serves as a prelude to an interview with Jared Spool in Part 2.

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Theme (Open & Close):  Afro Blue by Triplexity – Live in Triplex City

Additional music in show:  Making Me Nervous by Brad Sucks

Samantha LeVan joins Jason Hessing and Gary Anderson as a co-host of the UserLove Podcast!  Our discussion on usability moments and usability news is now more robust than ever!  Samantha leads a discussion around the concept of “progressive disclosure” and we also feature the worlds youngest UX podcaster – Super Penny LeVan!  Finally, we have our first “mailbag” section of the podcast – reading some comments from our listeners.

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All music used on the podcast is protected via Creative Commons Licensing and is courtesy of www.Jamendo.com

Theme (Open & Close):  Afro Blue by Triplexity – Live in Triplex City

Additional music in show:  Soldiers of Happiness by Jamison Young and Dynamite Funky Baby by Juanitos.

Jason Hessing and Gary Anderson have alluded to “affordance” in previous podcasts.  Well, on today’s podcast, they beak down the concept of affordance from a user centered design perspective…  What is it?  Why is it important for web design…  or door handles?   Usability news also starts to get spicy this week, with some discussion on iPad usability and Facebook privacy.

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Theme (Open & Close):  Afro Blue by Triplexity;

Additional music in this episode includes: This Lovely Snake by Xerak and Infralove by Diablo Swing Orchestra

The second UserLove Podcast pits Jason Hessing and Gary Anderson against the concept of “formative” usability testing vs. “summative” usability testing.  What are these types of usability testing? When should each type be used?  Also discussed on this podcast:  Current news and notable articles about usability and user centered design as well as a discussion about good and bad usability via a discussion of usability encountered in everyday life (i.e. usability moments).

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Theme (Open & Close):  Afro Blue by Triplexity – Live in Triplex City

Additional music in show:  Balrog Boogie by Diablo Swing Orchestra;  Rythme Gitan by Latch Swing

This is the inaugural User Love Podcast!  In this episode, Gary Anderson and Jason Hessing discuss some recent news from around the web about usability and user experience. A discussion on “usability moments” focuses on recent experiences that relate to either good or poor usability. Finally, the coup de grace of the entire podcast focuses on a recent announcement by the game developer’s decision to no longer print manuals for  their video games. How will this decision affect the “user experience” for these games? Listen in and find out what we think!

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Theme (Open & Close):  Afro Blue by Triplexity – Live in Triplex City