russ - maxdesign
Tue, 27 May 2008 11:05:24 -0700
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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here (for those who
click on the links below and find that they are broken):
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2008/05/28/some-links-177/>
OKCancel or CancelOK?
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/ok-cancel.html
Generated Content pt3/finishing up
http://www.onderhond.com/blog/work/css-generated-content-3
The Cure for Content-Delay Syndrome
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/thecureforcontent-delaysyndrome
Designing international Web pages - some practical tips
http://www.w3.org/2008/Talks/05-australia-ishida/slides.pdf
Why Did You Hire Me?
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/whydidyouhireme
Handoff
http://mezzoblue.com/archives/2008/05/21/handoff/
Design Decisions vs. Audience Considerations
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/design_decisions_vs_audience_considerati
ons/
Ajax Accessibility
http://ejohn.org/blog/ajax-accessibility/
Rails For Beginners: All You Need To Know!
http://www.sitepoint.com/article/rails-for-beginners
Where Does Facebook Grow From Here
http://radar.oreilly.com/archives/2008/05/facebook-demographics-age-and.html
blogger tips for web developers
http://weblog.200ok.com.au/2008/05/blogger-tips-for-web-developers.html
Machine tagging relationships
http://factoryjoe.com/blog/2008/05/25/machine-tagging-relationships/
Review: e-Marketing & SEO Conference CeBIT Australia 2008
http://www.bhatt.id.au/blog/review-e-marketing-seo-conference-cebit-australi
a-2008/
Bible Markup Pattern: A Proposal
http://godbit.com/article/bible-markup-pattern
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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WSG London
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Date: 28-May-08
City: London (UK)
As part of London Web Week http://www.londonwebweek.co.uk/ the WSG London
is presenting three talks on the subject of Findability on 28th May at the
Westminster University New Cavendish Street Campus at 7pm.
For more details and to register please visit
http://muffinresearch.co.uk/wsg/
@media 2008 (London)
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Date: 29-May-08 to 30-May-08
City: London (UK)
Returning for a fourth year, @media 2008 is the latest in a series of
widely renowned and consistently well received conferences for web
design and development professionals.
http://www.vivabit.com/atmedia2008/london/
Mental Models workshop with Indi Young
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City: Brighton (UK)
Date: 2-Jun-08
In this full-day workshop, Indi Young, author of Mental Models:
Aligning Design Strategy with Human Behavior, will teach you how to
better understand the user experience through the use of mental
models before making design and strategic decisions. Mental models
provide design teams with a very clear picture of what their users
are trying to accomplish, so the product or design can be structured
accordingly.
http://clearleft.com/training/indiyoung/
webDU 2008
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Dates: 12-Jun-08 to 13-Jun-08
City: Sydney (Australia)
The latest in web development, tools and techniques catch up, meet
up and get inspired!
http://www.webdu.com.au/
FUEL: Powering your business with the new web
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Date: 13-Jun-08
City: London (UK)
FUEL by Carsonified is a brand new one day conference aimed at small
businesses, marketers and those with an interest in using the new breed
of web tools to transform their business from routine to remarkable.
In one day we'll demystify "web 2.0" and provide you with a complete
online strategy, from building your reputation on the web to creating
passionate communities around your products and services. We will also
show you web design techniques that really work and offer you hints and
tips on how to streamline your productivity with the latest cool and
often free to use web apps. You will leave full of ideas, quick wins and
inspiration to take your projects and businesses to the next level. We've
gathered together industry pioneers who will explain exactly what you
need to be focusing on to achieve success and develop a truly remarkable and
standout business. Confirmed speakers include Ryan Carson (Carsonified),
Tara Hunt (Citizen Agency), Paul Boag (Headscape), Ted Hunt (Innocent
Smoothies), Alex Hunter (Virgin), Andrew Scott (Rummble) and Richard Moross
(moo.com).
URL: http://www.fuel-conference.com
Information Architecture Essentials
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Date: 18-Jun-08
City: Brisbane (Australia)
In this one-day workshop, Step Two will present the fundamentals of
information architecture (IA), the core methodology for organising and
designing websites and intranets. Key skills such as card sorting will be
taught, and this workshop is designed to build in-house information
architecture skills. A must for all web or intranet teams.
http://www.steptwo.com.au/seminars/080618/
Web Usability Training Workshop
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Date: 22 July 2008 Sydney
Description: Introduction to User Centred Design tools and techniques. As a
result of attending this one day course, participants will have a good
understanding of the value and importance of user centred design and have
the basic skills, knowledge and tools to apply the user centred design
approach to developing usable Internet sites, Intranet sites or web
applications within their own organisation.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-usability.html
Usability Evaluation & Testing Training Workshop
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Date: 23 July 2008 Sydney (Australia)
Description: Discount evaluation techniques and how to conduct usability
tests. In this one day interactive workshop, learn valuable usability
evaluation and testing methods that you can use to evaluate your
organisation's Internet and Intranet site, web applications and software.
This course will explore the difference between expert reviews and usability
testing and which is better to use and when. We will cover when to usability
test, what to test and how to test.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/evaluation-and-testing.html
Interaction Design Training Workshop
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Date: 29 May 2008 Brisbane (Australia)
Date: 2 July 2008 Canberra (Australia)
Date: 10 Sept 2008 Melbourne (Australia)
Description: Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites. Ever wonder why users don't
behave how you expect? Ever done usability testing or found usability issues
but didn't know how to fix them? This course will provide an insight into
human characteristics and online behaviour based on latest research and
hundreds of usability tests with users, including video footage of usability
test sessions. We will also cover the theory and principles of interaction
design.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/interaction-design.html
Web Application Design Training Workshop
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Date: 28 May 2008 Brisbane (Australia)
Date: 1 July 2008 Canberra (Australia)
Date: 9 Sept 2008 Melbourne (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable web
applications. From internet banking, online learning, government
transactional sites to employee phonebooks, online projects increasingly
include elements of web application design. This course will explore the
value and limitations of building a web application and introduce a range of
tools, approaches and interface design principles to ensure that you
understand your audience and design intuitive and usable web applications.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-applications.html
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JOBS
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Job 1
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The Royal Australian Institute of Architets (RAIA) are seeking
applicants from individuals who can undertake a web content
management/web development role focussing on administering RAIA's
existing intranet/internet sites.
http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms?page=1
The role will be a combination of basic web page creation and content
management, this will involve some technical work as well as a strong
element of liaison/coordination. RAIA are about to launch a
redesigned/updated version of their website so one of the initial tasks
in this role will be to get a handle on the existing content/data and
devise a system of processes/procedures for keeping the content current.
The salary package on offer is $55K - $70K including superannuation and
RAIA will also provide a generous training budget as part of the role.
For more information please contact
Mitchell Fish
Finite IT Recruitment Solutions
02 6243 6490
http://www.finite.com.au
Job 2
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Ruby on Rails Developer Required in Melbourne - Permanent - Great Career
Opportunity
PCRS is currently seeking a skilled and ambitious Ruby on Rails Developer to
join a rapidly growing National Consulting Firm. Excellent Career Path -
ideally seeking a graduate or someone with a few years RoR experience who
can be provided with additional training.
This is a permanent opportunity for a Ruby on Rails Professional to secure
an excellent career path working with the largest organisations across
Australia.
The Responsibilities of this role will include design, development and
deployment of a new suite of Rails applications for internal use and for
licencing Clients.
This person will manage the Product Development Strategies, work with
members of the company to prioritise features and deliver them to high
quality.
You will use your experience or gain command of the full extent of the Rails
behaviour/test driven development life cycle. This will include deployment
to inhouse servers and data centres. Once the development is done, you will
then work with Clients to ensure that the benefits of your applications are
realised.
As a member of the company, you will work in a high performance,
professional services environment, interacting directly with their Clients
who are some of Australia's most recognisable corporate and government
entities.
Please contact Peter Aaron on 0403226480 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
for more information.
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Russ
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