In response to Dave Malouf's questions (Part 3 of 3): Q: Is anyone else besides yourself using this term?
A: I created the term "Rapid Expert Design" (RED) in order to better frame a particular kind of design philosophy and approach. I find it more generic and free of potentially misleading connotations than other terms I've used in the past, such as "Special Forces Design." Though I've intended for many years to eventually try to recap what I've learned, it's been in response to what I've seen as problematically framed terms and descriptions such as "genius design" that have prompted me to begin this dialog. I would hope that others add their experiences and perspectives. Q: Would you consider maybe sitting at a lunch table at @interaction09 next week (Is it NEXT WEEK?!?!) with those of us interested to learn more about RED? A: Absolutely! One of the reasons I wanted to bring this up now is to create a seed of discussion for next week's Interaction09 in Vancouver. I'm very much looking forward to many enlivened and excellent discussions with others throughout the conference. We had spectacular discussions last year and I expect this year to be even better. In fact, I'd suggest to those independent designers and consultants out there that would like to discuss these issues with many others in the field, that coming to Interaction09 is definitely something you'll want to do. I remember how I felt about conferences back when I was a sole consultant, and often felt I couldn't justify the expense and time. But Interaction09, like last year's conference, is different. We're an association built on discussions and dialogs, and these are among the most important activities at our events. Q: Last question, is your abbreviation in any way tied to the one.org RED campaign? (ONE.org Stop poverty and disease around the world!) InspiRED! A: No, it just happened to be the acronym that popped up. I do like the connotations of RED though - hot, urgent response, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=37626 ________________________________________________________________ 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
