Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA SF Presents When UX Research is Evil
Although I won't be able to make it, one thing I would (if I could make it) like to hear discussed is the issue of allowing users who don't otherwise struggle with using something to hold misperceptions about how that something works, and when that's appropriate or not appropriate. I tried to explain what I mean on my blog, but as I thought about this problem myself my conclusion was that if the cost of misperception is low, then allowing misperception may be appropriate, while if the cost of misperception is high, then allowing misperception is inappropriate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=41528 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] Call for applications for IxDA Board of Directors vacancy
The invitation is now open for inspired, creative and active leaders in our community to apply for an open position on our IxDA Board of Directors. With much regret, one of our current IxDA Board members, Jim Leftwich, has decided to step down. We thank him for his service to the organization and will miss his presence. For this particular position, we are looking for someone who has a strong interest in the communications / PR / marketing needs of IxDA. With over 10,000 members and new channels opening up to us everyday, particularly internationally, we need to have a strong communications strategy that looks at both internal and external needs. IxDA Board Directors are responsible for providing leadership in key roles important to ensuring the strength of our organization and network. BoardDirectors must be willing to devote an average of four hours per week, involving communication and coordination with fellow Directors and the community toward our goals and associated initiatives. This position would start immediately and end in February 2011. We're confident that effective leaders will emerge from our vibrant community! If you feel you've got what it takes to work with others to help guide IxDA toward bigger and greater goals, we invite you to apply by completing the application questionnaire. http://alturl.com/npsd In order to expedite this process, we would like to receive applications no later than Sunday, May 3rd, at 11:59 pm EDT. Many thanks for your consideration and time. If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to ask. Janna DeVylder President, IxDA Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Event] Recap: IxDA New York's April Event at Liquidnet
Peter, No, thank *you* and everyone involved in hosting the event. I was very fortunate to be able to watch the event via the live stream through the UX Workshop and enjoyed it incredibly. I look forward to the next event with a great deal of interest (Cindy's presentation at IA Summit was one of my favourites). Regards Steve 2009/4/27 NYC IxDA > Thanks to everyone who came out last Wednesday for Kim Goodwin's talk on > designing a unified user experience. It was nice to get a better > understanding of how Cooper Design approaches project work and their design > philosophy. A special shout-out to Kim for taking time out of her busy > schedule to speak to us, and to Liquidnet for providing the event space and > refreshements! > > I hope to see all of you in a few weeks at our May event, “Experience > Themes: A Storymaking Technique Applied to Design” featuring Cindy > Chastain. > The event takes place on Tuesday the 12th. Look for more details soon! > > See you then, > > Peter March > IxDA New York Local Leader > > Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! > To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org > Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe > List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines > List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help > -- Steve 'Doc' Baty | Principal | Meld Consulting | P: +61 417 061 292 | E: steveb...@meld.com.au | Twitter: docbaty | Skype: steve_baty | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevebaty Blog: http://meld.com.au/blog Editor: Johnny Holland - johnnyholland.org Contributor: UXMatters - www.uxmatters.com UX Australia: 25-27 August, http://uxaustralia.com.au UX Book Club: http://uxbookclub.org/ - Read, discuss, connect. Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] [Event] Recap: IxDA New York's April Event at Liquidnet
Thanks to everyone who came out last Wednesday for Kim Goodwin's talk on designing a unified user experience. It was nice to get a better understanding of how Cooper Design approaches project work and their design philosophy. A special shout-out to Kim for taking time out of her busy schedule to speak to us, and to Liquidnet for providing the event space and refreshements! I hope to see all of you in a few weeks at our May event, “Experience Themes: A Storymaking Technique Applied to Design” featuring Cindy Chastain. The event takes place on Tuesday the 12th. Look for more details soon! See you then, Peter March IxDA New York Local Leader Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] Opportunities with Mozilla Labs and IxDA
Hi Brian, Yes, I agree on the rating topic. See also my blog post on this topic at: http://www.finette.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/04/on-rating-mechanisms/ On the discussion forum - we just migrated the forum to a Google Group, the link on the wiki is now updated; you'll find the group here: http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla-labs-concept-series Warm regards, -Pascal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=40933 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
Re: [IxDA Discuss] How to get better results from developers
Good post. What is the reward? If I am rewarded for working to specification and implementing on time with little regard to what works for the business or customers, thats what I will do. If I am rewarded for overlaying nice visuals on top of a business problem that has not been articulated properly, thats what I will do. Much of this assumes you are all working to the same objectives towards something better. Often teams don't and that's where the problem lies. Its takes a leader to gel people behind a common goal. You often see this in sport where you see teams playing in sync and see how well they have been coached towards something more than the individual needs in terms of their preparation and willingness to abide by team rules i.e. I will give up my position on something, because I know it will make for something better overall. Easy to say, harder to do. rgds, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=41485 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
