I think of it more as an indicator that companies are realizing that the feature wars are over, and a better consumer experience will position them better in their respective markets. That sentiment is amplified by a down economy when companies are looking to make fewer, more exceptional products. Our field fits into both those desires, and so we become more in demand.
My two cents anyway. :-) Doug Brown [email protected] On 12/18/09 9:45 AM, "mark schraad" <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been watching the job announcements on this forum and there seems > to be an uptick in the last couple of months. > > My theory is that skill sets in high demand can be an early indicator > of economic recovery. I am measuring this based upon salary and my > perception of unemployment in amongst our profession. I honestly don't > know to many Ixd's that are unemployed. Not very scientific... but > that is what I am operating with and basing my hunch upon. > > Just wondering your thoughts. Is there an increased demand for what we > do in these recent months? Do you think that is an indicator of a > better economy coming? > > Mark > ________________________________________________________________ > 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
