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The kind folks at 80 works for designers take us behind the scenes to a class that is creating a prototype interface for deaf people to feel music.  It’s a wonderful read just to review the processes that the class uses to work through the problem domain. But more so, it is a great reminder that usability should include accessibility. Thoughts?

Closed Loop Marketing posts a very well thought out article regarding the page a Web site presents when a user logs out.

Sandra Niehaus writes:

Let’s put ourselves in the shoes of a site visitor for a moment. … Now she’s done using the site, and logs out.

And sees, however briefly, the logout thank you page. Here is a transition state, a zone where the visitor’s attention is not yet focused on a new task. Here’s your opportunity. What will you say?

In addition to a critic of some excellent examples, Ms. Niehaus also creates a nice table of optimization guidelines. Definitely a good read.
I am also interested in reading the book she references: