[IxDA Discuss] Usability as Feature

[Jared M. Spool]

On Feb 1, 2007, at 9:40 AM, pauric wrote:

> "UCD is not the key to their success but DESIGN."
>
> exactly, and design is not about addressing user's needs alone.  
> Design must
> address their desires.  And, user's desires are not always aligned  
> with
> their needs, requirements, use cases etc

Pauric,

With all due respect, I think you're splitting hairs.

I'd recommend a re-reading of Maslow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ 
Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs

Jared