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UCD International Office - Welcome to the UCD International Office (282 words) |
 | UCD traces its origins to the Catholic University of Ireland founded in 1854 by Cardinal John Henry Newman, author of the celebrated 'The Idea of a University'. |
 | Today, UCD is a vibrant, modern university situated on a spacious and leafy campus some 3 miles to the south of Dublin city centre. |
 | UCD today is a research-intensive university striving to advance knowledge through cutting-edge research and to communicate knowledge through excellence in teaching within a creative and collegial environment. |
| TaskZ.com | Formal Definition of User-Centered Design (UCD) (865 words) |
 | UCD is a highly structured, comprehensive product development methodology driven by: (1) clearly specified, task-oriented business objectives, and (2) recognition of user needs, limitations and preferences. |
 | Information collected using UCD analysis is scientifically applied in the design, testing, and implementation of products and services. |
 | UCD is uniquely sensitive to these issues as they relate to the development team of the sponsoring organization. |