Michael Landis

Michael Landis

Michael Landis has been programming on computers since he was 9 years old. (He wanted to read “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories without having to flip through the books.) Since then he’s written utilities for old Macintoshes and began programming for the web in 1997. After a long stint in the financial services industry, he lived in his Subaru Outback for a couple of years before returning to programming as the senior front-end engineer for boodleAI.

Usability Beyond Design: Turning a Great Web Design Into a Great Web Experience

In the nonprofit world, all dimensions of usability are more important than ever. While a good visual design creates a strong impact on potential donors learning about your organization and taking action, looking beyond the visual design creates a broader impact, by considering the user’s experience beyond what they see on the page.