Rick Omanson speaks at a career discussion at DePaul University

Rick Omanson, Director, gave a presentation on careers in usability for students in the DePaul's Human-Computer Interaction program. The presentation was based on students' questions about the usability profession. The topics discussed included the nature of the profession, typical day at work, skills needed for various usability positions, and advice about searching for a job in the field.

About the HCI program at DePaul

The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Master's degree program at DePaul University focuses on the rapidly growing discipline called Human-Computer Interaction. HCI practitioners are involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of computer interfaces that are accessible and easy for people to use. This degree integrates content from computer science, graphic design, psychology and HCI to provide a broad understanding of the discipline.

About User Centric, Inc.

User Centric is a global consulting firm that focuses on improving user experience. We apply our expertise to projects involving handhelds, web sites, software, medical devices, print, packaging, and telephony services. Experience, quality, value, global reach and outstanding client services set us apart. Our services include user research, user interface design consulting, information architecture, usability testing, user interface evaluations, eye tracking, and online surveys. Learn more about us at www.UserCentric.com.