The degree of usability from selected DVD menus and their navigational systems

The purpose of this research is to investigate the usability of DVD interfaces via their menus and navigation, inspired by Donald Norman who has had a pivotal role in user-centred design and usability. The paper encompasses theoretical aspects of interactivity, usability and DVD technology. A usability test was administered with the DVDs chosen. The results from the usability test were the main focus in this research. Such results were supportive of Normanrsquos claims, as participants experienced varying degrees of usability issues. Furthermore, the findings were used to develop a set of guidelines and recommendations designers could follow. If these were adhered to, it would have significantly alleviated the difficulty the participants had in interacting with the DVDs.

Embodied: representations of land and gender in the photography of Donna Bailey and Norman Lindsay

The catalogue essay explores the themes presented within the photographs of two artist's vision of landscape. The artists work that James McArdle analyses and explores are Donna Bailey and Norman Lindsay.