UX EXPERT

Michael Heraghty

I'm a UX consultant, design thinker and problem solver.

I give straight-up feedback
I make click-through protoypes
I test your stuff with real users

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USABILITY REVIEW

A visual, easy to understand report
Rapidly identify your UX problems
I propose a solution for every issue

USER TESTING

Quick and dirty testing with real users
Stop guessing and start observing
I discuss the findings and we explore solutions

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Getting From Prototype to Product

By Michael Heraghty on November 14th, 2014

I’ve written previous posts about how I use Balsamiq Mockups to create wireframes and prototypes, and my methods for usability testing. But these are parts of a bigger process — getting from an idea to a finished website, application or software product.

My UX Method

When a new client engages me to work with them on a new design (or redesign) project, they are keen to know “What method did you use?”.

How I Use Balsamiq Mockups

By Michael Heraghty on November 10th, 2014

I first chose to use the wonderful Balsamiq Mockups, the desktop version*, for a client project in January 2011 and it has become my main UX design tool ever since.

Anyone can dive in and figure out how to use Mockups — there’s a rapid beginner-to-intermediate curve. Over the years, I’ve developed some extra tips and tricks that maybe puts me on the intermediate-to-advanced curve.