Hi, I asked something similar a few months back as someone in a same position -- I've got a web development background and am hoping to move more into an IxD role. I summarised the answers people kindly gave me in a blog post:
http://tr.im/sqAU I don't think it says anything desperately original or which hasn't been at least hinted at in the answers to this post but I mention it in case. In general however, the answers were positive and supportive, which was encouraging. Personally, my approach is to try to take on more IxD / usability work in my current role -- which luckily is being supported. I'm also trying to do some work on the side, even personal projects, as and when I can. I hope that will allow me to build up more of a design-focused portfolio. I've also taken a postgrad-level course in UI design, but not a Master's. Good luck -- I look forward to hearing about your experiences :) Cheers, David 2009/7/14 Mike Myles <[email protected]> > I'm surprised someone with a MS in HCI is not considered qualified > for an IxD role. What do they see as your skill deficiencies? Is it > primarily an experience issue (too senior a post), or do they feel > you are lacking some specific training? > > As far as I'm concerned, some reasonable level of competence in > development technologies is a necessary qualification for a well > rounded interaction designer. It's not the only skill one needs, but > it's certainly not a detriment to have. > > > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > Posted from the new ixda.org > http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43689 > > > ________________________________________________________________ > 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 > ________________________________________________________________ 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
