Donna Barbour

UX Designer

Design, Usability, and Accessibility

Education

(2005) MSc in Computing, The Open University, UK
(2004) Postgraduate Diploma in Computing, The Open University, UK
(1998) BA(Hons) Graphic Design, Coventry University, UK

1/2005 - 9/2005

MSc in Computing, The Open University, UK

Thesis title: 'Standardisation of keystrokes on the web: Setting and implementing standards for keyboard navigation on websites' Read full text (PDF).

5/2002 - 10/2004

Postgraduate Diploma in Computing, The Open University

While working full-time I have also been part-time studying for since 2002. I have completed the postgraduate diploma. The courses have given me the technical knowledge , disciplines included, software engineering, databases, project management, e-commerce, user interfaces.

6/1998

BA(Hons) Graphic Design, Coventry University, UK

The degree course was information design based, and taught me both theoretical and practical aspects of graphic design. Modules included advertising, publishing, typography, exhibition design, communication, media, and photography.

6/1995

South Holderness School, UK

A levels: Art (C), Maths (C), Chemistry (D), Further Maths (D), General Studies (D) GCSEs: 3 As, 4 Bs and 2 Cs