On 12 Feb 2008, at 00:12, Robert Barlow-Busch wrote:
> Technical communication to IxD is not an uncommon transition, but
> you'll need to pick up new skills along the way and invest some
> time developing them. I agree with previous remarks that courses
> are a viable alternative instead of returning to school.
>
> IMHO the best way to make this transition is to join an
> organization where you can support the design process directly --
> in fact, participate in it -- by filling a role such as "design
> communicator" as coined by Cooper, I believe. This would allow you
> to essentially apprentice with experienced designers.
[snip]
The Society for Technical Communication has a UX SIG, plus a mailing
list that's open to all (bias warning - I'm a moderator :-) The OP
might want to take a look - you'll find a bunch of folk who have made
similar transitions there.
http://www.stcsig.org/usability/
Cheers,
Adrian
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