That's exactly it. When somebody in Toronto (inevitably) asks me "What's the different between the IxDA and [insert other group]?" I always answer "We give anybody interested a voice and platform to talk about design with their peers."
So many other groups will only let you speak at events if you have masters degrees or high profile experience.. we really try to create an open space where anybody can participate, whether they just graduated or have been working for 20 years. -- Matt Nish-Lapidus -- email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] twitter: emenel On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 8:03 AM, Mario Bourque <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "To do this, we foster a community of people that choose to come > together to support this intention. IxDA relies on individual > initiative, contribution, sharing and self-organization as the > primary means for us to achieve our goals." > > That's the key to its success - the whole grassroots movement. The fact that > local groups are popping up and taking charge to better themselves and the > community is truly outstanding. The list is fine and all, but the local > groups is where the power is. ________________________________________________________________ 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
