Douglas Launders

The business of User Experience

User Experience

The field of enterprise user experience is both broad and deep, encompassing many sub-disciplines, including user research, information architecture, visual design, accessibility, usability and service design. It's a fascinating profession that challenges both sides of the brain and has the power to radically improve the value of the products and services we create.

Visual Design

Visual design in terms of branding is what we typically think of when we hear the word “design.” Ideally, the use of typeface, color and layout should convey a message that in some way reflects the tone of the company itself: traditional or modern; convervative or whimsical; serious or relaxed. Here you can find a few examples.

Photography

Design is about story and emotion; so is photography. The love of nature and my interest in listening to its messages colors every aspect of my approach to design, to UX and to life in general. In this section, you can find images that reflect my view of our world.

Clients & Employers

Feedback

“I have worked with Doug for the past 1 1/2 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He is a natural leader and mentor, has the respect of his team and peers in the organization, hires very talented people, and has truly built an amazing UX Practice for Ciber. He does all of this quietly and humbly.”

Rick Reddel

“Working with Doug, the desire to improve and continously enhance one’s solutions is simply contagious. As a developer, I found myself inspired to find my own voice and provide input and feedback and think outside the box. As a teammate, I found myself increasingly more involved, and appreciative of a discussion based development process. And as a friend, I knew I could always count on Doug to brighten everyone’s day with his great sense of humor and big smile.”

Gali Nickel