Bristol Usability Group

A Group. About Usability. In Bristol.

Events

The Bristol Usability Group (BUG) is a friendly network of UX professionals, managers and academics based in the South West of the UK..

Usability news

'Internet addiction' linked to Depression

There is a strong link between heavy internet use and depression, UK psychologists have said.

Stowe Boyd on 'Steampunk' thinking about the Future of Computing

Are established metaphors of user experience holding us back from new ways of structuring our interaction through computers?

Nokia's User Experience Programme

Nokia has put together a rich and informative website covering the key elements of user experience.

Interfaces magazine: latest issue available now

The latest issue of Interfaces is now available in pdf format, free from the Interaction Website.

A Lighter Brigade of Chargers

Lots of gadgets, one charger. At last.

Mobile Touch Screens could soon Feel the Pressure

A quantum switch could add pressure sensing to mobile screens.

Usability, Usability, Usability: why the iPad will Succeed

The tech critics love it, hate it, love it again, shrug it off. What do usability experts say?

British Airways - at last some good news

In a recent website usability study for the world's leading airlines, the British Airways website proved to be the most user friendly, with Malaysia Airlines and Virgin Atlantic having the lowest user experience rating.

Computation of Emotions in Man and Machine

Advances in computer technology now allow machines to recognise and express emotions, paving the way for improved human-computer and human-human communications.
 

Blog Posts

Andy Budd

UX London Early Bird Discount Ends This Week

Posted by Andy Budd on January 25, 2010 at 11:30am

Dave Ellender

Visualising Bristol Usability Group

Posted by Dave Ellender on January 21, 2010 at 3:40pm — 1 Comment

Graham Sear

Quick Introduction and question...

Posted by Graham Sear on January 18, 2010 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment

Laura Francis

Next Meeting?

Posted by Laura Francis on January 12, 2010 at 10:32am — 1 Comment

Steve Avery

Introducing myself...

Posted by Steve Avery on January 11, 2010 at 1:32pm

Kathryn Holme

Freelance UX Consultant Bristol needed ASAP

Posted by Kathryn Holme on January 11, 2010 at 10:54am

Andy Budd

Quick Introduction

Posted by Andy Budd on January 8, 2010 at 4:59pm

Sam Menter

User Research / Usability Testing - Bristol or London

Posted by Sam Menter on January 7, 2010 at 5:16pm

Members

  • Anthony George
  • Praminda Caleb-Solly
  • Anthony Mace
  • Neil Schwarz
  • Tim Beadle
  • Andrew Arch
  • Lindsay Randall
  • Mike Jenkins
  • Steve Avery
  • Andy Budd
  • Alex Barker
  • Dave Ellender
  • Dan Rowlands
  • Gareth Young
  • David Collier
  • Stuart Church
  • David Marlow
  • Mike Karthauser

Latest Activity

Anthony George updated their profile photo
on Thursday
Anthony George updated their profile
on Thursday
Praminda Caleb-Solly added a blog post
The Research Associate post is for an EU FP7 project - An Integrated Intelligent Home Environment for the Provision of Health, Nutrition and Mobility Services to the Elderly. The RA will be working on a user-centred development process, employing a…
on Wednesday
Anthony Mace is now a member of Bristol Usability Group
February 3
Neil Schwarz is attending Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
February 3
Tim Beadle is now friends with Robin Greene and Stuart Eggleston
February 2
Andrew Arch is attending Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
January 28
Mike Jenkins is attending Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
January 27
Mike Jenkins is now a member of Bristol Usability Group
January 26
Steve Avery updated their profile photo
January 26
Steve Avery is attending Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
January 26
Andy Budd added a blog post
If you were thinking of coming to UX London I thought I'd let you know that the £200 early bird discount runs out this week. Need some tips on getting your training budget approved? Kimberly Blessing has some excellent advice on this front. Hope t…
January 25
Alex Barker and Dan Rowlands are attending Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
January 22
Font - telephoto Layout - straighter edges, horizontal Colour - wordly
January 21
Dave Ellender added a blog post
Based on job roles of 184 members, at 21st January 2010. (Produced with Wordle)
January 21
Dan Rowlands is now a member of Bristol Usability Group
January 21
David Collier, David Marlow, Giles Colborne and 1 more joined Bristol Usability Group
January 20
George Adamson is attending Andy Budd's event
UX London at The Cumberland Hotel
May 19, 2010 to May 21, 2010
UX London is a three-day event combining inspirational talks with in-depth workshops presented by some of the biggest names in the User Experience industry. It's going to be a great mix of presentations and workshops by some of the top folks in the…
January 19
George Adamson, Mike Karthauser, Fergus Roche and 2 other members might attend Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
January 19
Daniel Lock, Stuart Church, Will Holley and 8 other members are attending Dave Ellender's event
Secrets of simplicity - a talk by Giles Colborne at Central Bristol (tbc) & afterwards in the Watershed bar
February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Giles has been working in usability and user centred design since 1991. He formed cxpartners with Richard Caddick in 2004 focusing on creating outstanding user experiences and measurable changes to projects and products. Giles is a former President…
January 19
 
 

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