Human Computer Interface
1996

HCI are a documentation bureau who provide technical writing, design and on-line help services for a range of blue chip clients including IAR Systems, Hitachi, Linn, Affinity Sensors, and the Episys Group.

 Technical Author

Key Tasks

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Design

Design, draft, edit, proofread and publish user guides and manuals.

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Edit

Design, draft, edit, proofread and release online help.

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Communicate

Liaise with customers.

Key Skills

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Technical Writing

Key Technologies

Adobe Acrobat

FreeHand

MacOS

PageMaker

PhotoShop

RoboHelp

Reference

PageMaker
Freehand
RoboHelp

Takeaway

Managing Expectations

Small budgets, tight deadlines, unrealistic expectations. This was a tough contract.