I too noticed the large number of graphics and arts backgrounds in the 'how did you get here thread'. But what struck me was how few (I think only one) who mentioned any psychology studies.
When I started my degree I studied alongside working as a computer programmer. It seemed self evident there would be people working in the cross over between the disciplines. Humans interact with computers so we need to understand both in order to make the experience for both better. The single psych reference against 90% arts/graphic design confirms my experience that psychologists are not pushed (or pulled) towards this incredibly important field. Since most of the participants on this list I have to ask this question of the people you work with. How many of your colleagues have studied psychology? Is it considered important or are psych degrees to general to be of use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=23732 ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
