1 00:00:00,270 --> 00:00:07,920 I think one of the most important questions I would ask about the future is are the devices going to still have a screen? 2 00:00:08,410 --> 00:00:18,320 Because as our industry progresses and we have Google Glass and all these different devices that are— 3 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:28,280 I mean, basically, computing is all around us. There isn't a specific device or a specific place where you can find computing. 4 00:00:28,280 --> 00:00:31,570 You can find information to be consumed but that information can be— 5 00:00:32,770 --> 00:00:36,040 You can get that information in several different ways, 6 00:00:36,040 --> 00:00:43,530 and I feel that eventually that little tiny computer that you walk around with you in your pocket, 7 00:00:43,530 --> 00:00:49,590 may no longer be just a device that you carry in your pocket. It might be several different devices, 8 00:00:49,590 --> 00:00:57,120 so how would you consume that information and is that information is solely visual consumption. 9 00:00:57,120 --> 00:01:06,590 It could be tactile. It could be audio. It could be several different ways. So, where does usability takes us next? Who knows. 10 00:01:06,590 --> 00:01:12,560 Moving forward, you may decide to try out some of the techniques we've talked about here on your site or app. 11 00:01:12,560 --> 00:01:20,220 Regardless of what you do, it's important to continue to evaluate the usability of your design because things are going to change. 12 00:01:20,300 --> 00:01:24,170 First of all, technology will continue to advance. 13 00:01:24,170 --> 00:01:30,390 If you thought your iPhone or Android was advanced now, wait until you see the next one and the one after that. 14 00:01:30,880 --> 00:01:36,880 Phones, tablets, laptops, glasses, watches, devices we haven't even considered yet 15 00:01:37,240 --> 00:01:41,140 are being introduced in the hopes of increasing user interactivity, 16 00:01:41,140 --> 00:01:44,930 content consumption, and access to features in demand. 17 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:54,510 The industry is going to change, updates will further optimize your code, and new features, libraries, and options will be presented 18 00:01:54,510 --> 00:02:00,380 serving to expand the capabilities of the frameworks and platforms that you're using right now. 19 00:02:00,380 --> 00:02:03,900 Related industries will also have an impact. 20 00:02:03,900 --> 00:02:08,380 The entertainment industry has pushed the consumption of video content to new heights, 21 00:02:08,380 --> 00:02:14,300 and communication has forever been changed by the convergence of computers and wireless technology, 22 00:02:14,300 --> 00:02:17,970 but what's also changed are the demands of users. 23 00:02:18,140 --> 00:02:23,860 As each website, app, or technology pushes the envelope to offer something new and exciting, 24 00:02:23,860 --> 00:02:27,480 users have become accustomed to this continued progress. 25 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:31,700 When an app delivers a new feature or service that outshines others, 26 00:02:31,700 --> 00:02:37,110 you can bet the competitors will be trying to figure out how to keep up, if not surpass it. 27 00:02:38,110 --> 00:02:45,220 The most important thing to remember is that all of these variables change, and you must be prepared to change with them. 28 00:02:45,220 --> 00:02:53,240 Monitoring your analytics, performing regular user testing, and staying up-to-date with any updates to your code and frameworks 29 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:58,850 can give you helpful insight into how your design is being used and how successful it is. 30 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:03,160 Make sure you connect with valuable sources of information on blogs, 31 00:03:03,160 --> 00:03:07,780 social media, and right here at Treehouse, and be prepared. 32 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:12,460 But, in the end, always consider that user-centered approach to design. 33 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:19,100 If you can see things through the eyes of your users, you'll understand exactly what they need and how to give it to them.