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The Schaffer–Weinschenk Method™
of User-Centered Design

 

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What it is

The Schaffer-Weinschenk Method™ is a complete user-centered design process. Over the last 25 years, the technical staff at HFI has assembled the best practices for optimizing user experience. HFI provides this process as a part of Usability Central - Best Practices™ and can also customize this process to your organizational needs.

  Schaffer–Weinschenk Method™ Chart

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The Schaffer–Weinschenk Method™ exemplifies ISO methodology

In her paper "Usability Engineering – Quality Approach (ISO 13407)," Anjoo Navalkar discusses the forthcoming ISO 13407 standard which provides a framework for user–centered development.

In her paper she outlines process models for ensuring usability, including The Schaffer–Weinschenk Method™ of user-centered design.

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