Jeff Lees,
MS, CUA
Project Director

Job at HFI

• Getting the job done right!
• Finding out what the users of a system do (task analysis).
• Discovering what works and what doesn't work so well (usability).
• Designing creative, easy to use interface solutions (interface architecture and detailed design).
• Creating prototypes (on both paper and plastic!).
• Writing design standards.

Experience

Over nine years of practical human factors experience.

• Six years at HFI working on over 40 projects - from customer service applications in the travel, cable, and mail order industries, to kiosks for mixing paint.
• Three years as an Air Force Standardization and Evaluation Officer. Responsible for simplifying the user interface and writing operations manuals, checklists, and standards.

Education

M.S., 1992, Purdue University - Industrial Engineering (emphasis on human-computer interaction)

B.S., 1986, Iowa State University - Engineering Science

Favorite Projects

Whatever he is currently working on (if it involves wiring up a prototype, it's really a favorite!)

Areas of Interest and Design Orientation

Visual Basic prototyping, process improvement, with a "minimalist" approach to interface design (doing what it takes to get the job done quickly and efficiently while making it as easy as possible for the end user).

Hobbies and Special Interests

Tennis, golf, playing piano, cars (BMW), woodworking, and home improvement.

Favorite Food

Hands down, no contest: Pizza and Root Beer!

Character

Honest, hard working, mid-western born and raised (Go Big Red!)