UX in Life Sciences: What’s Actually Different — and Why It Matters
In life sciences, the product isn’t the software, it’s the therapy. This opening UXLS article explores why that makes UX fundamentally different and strategic.
Digital Accessibility Starter Guide
What Is It? The Digital Accessibility Starter Guide is a succinct one-page compilation of digital accessibility heuristics designed to guide interface reviews. While it is not comprehensive documentation, nor is it a substitute for a thorough audit, it can facilitate the early and consistent integration of digital accessibility considerations into the product and project roadmaps. […]
The Pistoia Alliance launches user experience maturity model for life sciences
Boston, MA – (November 18, 2020): The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that works to lower barriers to innovation in life science and healthcare R&D, has launched a free to use UXLS (User Experience in Life Sciences) maturity model. The model will help companies understand what a user-centered design culture will look like for […]
Agile UX: Designing Together
When you hear the word “agile” is it just a trendy buzzword to you? Do you find it flexible but risky? Too short-sighted and an excuse not to think ahead? Does it conjure up images of sticky notes, cult-like devotion, and taking itself too seriously? Or are you just bored hearing teams wave the banner […]
Inspirational 2019 UX Conference for the Life Sciences
The User Experience for Life Science team held their 2nd Pistoia Alliance User Experience for Life Sciences Conference on the 8th-9th May 2019 at GSK, Stevenage, UK. It attracted 120 delegates, from over 50 organisations along with some special guests, who gathered for two days of sharing knowledge and hands-on workshops. The conference was designed […]