How do we propose improvements on the new interface?
Diana E. A. García SánchezDoctorate in Direction of Organizations, Master in Computer Systems and IT| CFECiudad De Mexico, Mexico
About the new interface for the site, I will start by saying I dont really care about the logo. However, I do care about how the interface of the site dropped in it's usability/readability.
The past interface, with a darker set of colors were easier on the eyes and better for reading and navigating, as much as for identifying and separating sections of the page's layout. Yes, the layout may not have changed much but because now everything is a glaring white canvas it's harder to navigate and to tolerate remaining in the site for any sustained period of time. And if it's bad in PC, its even worse in mobile and just absolutely horrible at nights or early in the mornings.
At the very least there should have been a new 'Display options' for the users to be able to choose between the old and new colors, and/or a night mode.
I was searching around, but there does not seem to be any way to suggest this either. PMI should have remembered that the site's users are stakeholders that needed consultation. Saving Changes...
Diana E. A. García SánchezDoctorate in Direction of Organizations, Master in Computer Systems and IT| CFECiudad De Mexico, Mexico
Oct 10, 2019 6:47 AM
Replying to Drew Craig
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UX is certainly an important component, but a, content is Sergio stated, content is still king. I understand where you're coming from though, as with some sites, there is an option for viewing using the new or old UI. PMI wanted to push the new brand. This was the direction they chose.
Honestly, I don't even remember what the old site looked like :)
Content is king as long as there is access to it. Accessibility problems cause problems for the users to access it. There may be great articles but if you cant read them entirely because your eyes start hurting then the user is probably going to skip it and go to any other more comfortable source.
I understand the wanting to push the brand thing, but doing so without testing or doing usability/accessibility tests , more so towards stakeholders was not the best. Saving Changes...
Diana E. A. García SánchezDoctorate in Direction of Organizations, Master in Computer Systems and IT| CFECiudad De Mexico, Mexico
Oct 10, 2019 7:59 AM
Replying to Marjorie Anderson
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Hello all,
Thank you for your feedback. While there are no immediate plans to offer viewing options or allow users to view the site with the old branding, I'll pass along the feedback.
Please remember that this is the initial launch. Any accessibility issues will be logged and passed on to the team for consideration.
Thanks!
Marjorie
Thanks.
We really hope there are accessibility and usability tests and solutions sooner rather than later. Saving Changes...
Diana E. A. García SánchezDoctorate in Direction of Organizations, Master in Computer Systems and IT| CFECiudad De Mexico, Mexico
Oct 10, 2019 11:02 AM
Replying to Karl Twort
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Thanks - as we all know, accessibility should be considered a critical task on web design.
It would be interesting to consider a topic discussion or even a webinar for possible legal consequences about accessibility in projects. Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Oct 09, 2019 2:49 PM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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What is the important thing for you to participate? The interfce? Or the comments and answers that becomes into interactions?
Dear Sergio Luis
I think both are important
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1 reply by Sergio Luis Conte
Oct 10, 2019 12:15 PM
Sergio Luis Conte
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Not for me. I can direct people to sites with poor interface but plenty of information that is a critical succes factor when is known and used. On the other side, there is other reason: to create an User Interface non-functional requirements must be stated mainly and a method to create web sites has to be used (no test and error). There are rules people do not know (in general) that are drivers to create a website to address the objective that it can be used for the most number of possible people. This site is for free then I do not know if the PMI will spend money for that. But mostly spend time. And at the end. there are lot of people that are using this site to put just "Great artcile" or put lot of questions only so this interface is enough for that in my opinion.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Oct 10, 2019 11:59 AM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Sergio Luis
I think both are important
Not for me. I can direct people to sites with poor interface but plenty of information that is a critical succes factor when is known and used. On the other side, there is other reason: to create an User Interface non-functional requirements must be stated mainly and a method to create web sites has to be used (no test and error). There are rules people do not know (in general) that are drivers to create a website to address the objective that it can be used for the most number of possible people. This site is for free then I do not know if the PMI will spend money for that. But mostly spend time. And at the end. there are lot of people that are using this site to put just "Great artcile" or put lot of questions only so this interface is enough for that in my opinion.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Oct 10, 2019 1:03 PM
Luis Branco
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I believe the "great article" is encouraging and asking questions can be important in stimulating critical thinking.
But this is another conversation ...
There are people who make videos, write articles on blogs and have other activities where color and shape is as important as content.
Incidentally ... I dare to say that shape and colors are the first thing that catches our attention and if they are not attractive there is no content worth it :-)
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Oct 10, 2019 12:15 PM
Replying to Sergio Luis Conte
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Not for me. I can direct people to sites with poor interface but plenty of information that is a critical succes factor when is known and used. On the other side, there is other reason: to create an User Interface non-functional requirements must be stated mainly and a method to create web sites has to be used (no test and error). There are rules people do not know (in general) that are drivers to create a website to address the objective that it can be used for the most number of possible people. This site is for free then I do not know if the PMI will spend money for that. But mostly spend time. And at the end. there are lot of people that are using this site to put just "Great artcile" or put lot of questions only so this interface is enough for that in my opinion.
I believe the "great article" is encouraging and asking questions can be important in stimulating critical thinking.
But this is another conversation ...
There are people who make videos, write articles on blogs and have other activities where color and shape is as important as content.
Incidentally ... I dare to say that shape and colors are the first thing that catches our attention and if they are not attractive there is no content worth it :-) Saving Changes...
