User Centric Hosts User Experience Consulting Symposium for University of Illinois

To learn about opportunities in user experience consulting, Human Factors and Engineering Psychology students from University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) are converging upon User Centric headquarters. Several User Centric consultants will be speaking about projects in which user experience research and design can make a positive impact. In turn, several students will present their academic research to the User Centric team. This symposium presents a unique chance to exchange ideas about current research and discuss how usability consulting plays a vital role in developing a successful product, Web site or application.

Agenda

The User Experience Consulting Symposium will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at User Centric headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. More information can be found online.

About UIUC Human Factors

Our program at the University of Illinois is truly interdisciplinary with a faculty representing a range of expertise from engineering to liberal arts and whose interests range from theoretical development to practically relevant research guiding design, training, and the use of automation. We lead and support all aspects of human  factors education and research in association with our neighboring  
disciplines: human computer interaction, engineering psychology, cognitive aging, systems engineering, informatics, health care, human cognition and  performance, neuroergonomics, etc. Learn more about us at http://www.humanfactors.illinois.edu/.

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.