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This paper reports preliminary results from a survey administered world-wide to better understand how web designers and developers are adopting web standards into their work processes. Specifically we wanted to find (1) the level of commitment to web standards by designers, developers and organizations, (2) what forces drive the adoption of web standards, and (3) the extent to which web standards have influenced work processes. 128 people from 12 countries responded. Results regarding motivations, barriers, perceptions of ROI impacts, and the impacts on work processes are presented.
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David Robbins
David Robins is an Assistant Professor in the Interdisciplinary Program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management at Kent State University. He teaches courses in information design, information architecture, usability and content management systems. He is conducting research in usability, and the impact of aesthetics on web site credibility and usability. Dr. Robins has an undergraduate degree from Colorado State University (Bachelor of Fine Arts), a Master of Science (Library Science) from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of North Texas.
Sanda S. Katila
Sanda S. Katila is currently teaching as a full-time, Associate Professor and serving as the Graduate Coordinator in the School of Visual Communication Design, Kent State University. For the past seventeen years, Sanda has taught all levels of design in the program, including Kinetic & Sequential Design and Issues for Graphic Design Businesses. For the past three years, she has been actively involved in administrative roles at the university, college and school levels serving as a member of the EPC, Educational Policies Council, the CCC, College Curriculum Committee member and as a VCD Curriculum Chair. Sanda also serves as the Internship Coordinator for the School of Visual Communication Design. Along with Dr. Paul Wang, she has developed a series of three courses leading to the first KSU, Web Design and Programming Minor, as well as co-authored a book Introduction to Web Design and Programming. Her recent research focuses on interdisciplinary work in Information Architecture and User Experience Design. Sanda’s collaboration efforts with Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (IAKM) have resulted in a jointly offered graduate course in the Spring 2009.