Re: [IxDA Discuss] Starting a career in IxD, UX, IA

[Michael Wong]

Hi, 

with a background in marketing and sales, I am also finding it hard
to enter the field of UX. My goal is to become an usability analyst;
I am also finding it difficult to enter the field without prior
experience in development. However, I've started working towards a
certificate in Information Design. 

For a course project, I would like to conduct an usability test on
either a website or a business application software. Please drop me a
line if you know someone. 

Thanks,
Michael 



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[IxDA Discuss] [Job] Software Tutorial Video Production, McGraw-Hill NYC, Contract

[Neil Kahn]

Our UX team is looking for someone to create short tutorial videos for
a growing roster of online applications that we are developing. We
have already built a small library of these and are looking for
someone who can match our established conventions. Unfortunately, the
contractor who has been working with us up to this point (and doing a
great job) is unable to continue.

As our existing videos were created with ScreenFlow, we would very
much prefer to continue with this package.

You can see examples of our videos here: 

http://mpss.mhhe.com/products-connect.php

We do most of the scripting and storyboarding in-house but require
someone to do the actual production work. Production would begin as
soon as possible. We tend to produce about five videos per month
(each several minutes long) and are looking to establish an ongoing
relationship with someone who can meet this need. If we like your
work, that could be you! 

If you are skilled with ScreenFlow, please contact us with some of
your credentials. You MUST have prior experience creating tutorials
of this type and have samples of your work to show.

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[IxDA Discuss] Does anyone know anybody who has worked or currently works for Second Story, Portland, Oregon?

[Tim Stutts]

Thanks!  Curious to know.

Please contact me off the list: timstu...@gmail.com

Tim Stutts, ITP '08
mainstream: www.pushpopdesign.com
experimental: www.timstutts.com

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[IxDA Discuss] Seeking 2x2 diagram featuring iPhone app

[Suzanne Ginsburg]

Hello IXDA folks,

I'm looking for an example of a 2x2 diagram that features an iPhone
app.  For those of you unfamiliar with 2x2 diagrams, they are often
used to to illustrate the competitive landscape and identify high
level opportunities.  As indicated by the name, these diagrams focus
on two key criteria, which will vary depending on the domain and app.
 There's a nice example in these slides:

See slide #4
http://www.slideshare.net/ladylexy/foodspotting-iphonedevcamp3-1812980
 
The diagram will be used in the competitive analysis section of an
upcoming book on iPhone app design (Addison-Wesley, June 2010).  The
diagram author will be given credit as well as a copy of the book. 
Something visually appealing with recognizable brands would be most
desirable.

Please contact me directly if you have an example to share. In case
it wasn't clear, I'm the author of the book.

Thanks!
Suzanne Ginsburg

twitter: http://twitter.com/suzanneginsburg
blog: http://www.iphoneuxreviews.com/
work: http://www.ginsburg-design.com


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[IxDA Discuss] Fwd: [anthrodesign] Don Norman: Technology First, Needs Last

[Jarod Tang]

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Subject: [anthrodesign] Don Norman: Technology First, Needs Last
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I'd be interested in getting the list's take on Don Norman's latest essay

http://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/technology_first_needs_last.html

in which he asks the question, "To achieve major conceptual
breakthroughs, we should do ethnographic field study to understand
the hidden unmet needs of our potential customers. Right or wrong?"

Mitchell Gass
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[IxDA Discuss] Help with our airline benchmarking study...

[Toby Biddle]

We're conducting a small benchmarking study of airline websites using
Loop11 and need people to be participants.  There's only one task and
a couple of questions. We'll be sharing the results. Would love your
help.
Thanks.
Click here to begin: http://bit.ly/8I2bbM 

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[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] UI Developers (2) in NYC | 80-120k

[Beau Gould (OSS)]

UI Developers (2) in NYC | 80-120k 

Our client, a Global Media Company is looking for a 2 UI Developers. A
junior to mid-level candidate to $80,000 and a senior-level candidate to
$120,000.  These are full time, on-site, salaried positions with benefits
located in New York City. Local candidates are only being considered at this
time. 

** Candidates with ADVERTISING AGENCY experience are only being considered
at this time **  
** Strong CSS, JavaScript and Flash (including ActionScript) is key ** 
 
DUTIES: 

* Developing standards-compliant, cross-browser web pages in (X)HTML, CSS
and JavaScript   
* Conduct Section 508 assessments and providing remediation recommendations

* Performing website content maintenance 
* Developing HTML/CSS templates for new sites 
* Improving code standardization and quality for existing products 
* Using frameworks and libraries to make UI development more efficient 
* Taking direction from and collaborating with visual designers, information
architects and application developers 
 
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: 

* Bachelor's degree 
* HTML or XHTML experience 
* Expert in current web technologies - (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc 
* Ability to develop (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including AJAX), Adobe Flash
(including ActionScript) 
* Familiarity with information architecture and interaction design
principles 
* Proven excellence in creating accessible, intuitive and bug-free user
interfaces 
* Ability to collaborate effectively and actively as part of a
multi-disciplinary team 
* Working URLs or an online portfolio demonstrating previous accomplishments
is required 
* Excellent communication and people skills required 
 
ATTRIBUTES:

* Able to work in fast paced environment where flexibility is key and
directions can change frequently 
* Must posses a high level of creativity, taste and sense of style 
* Attention to details and outstanding organizational skills 
* Self starter, highly motivated to excel w/minimal supervision 


TO APPLY: The absolute best way to apply for either one of these jobs would
be to not only submit your resume and/or portfolio/samples, but to elaborate
on how your experience relates to the job description and submit your salary
requirements to beau[AT]open-source-staffing.com 

Thank you and happy holidays,  

Beau J. Gould 
Open Source Staffing 
www.open-source-staffing.com 
beau[AT]open-source-staffing.com 


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] SURVEY: Have you ever worked in an agency?

[Eduardo Ortiz]

Hi Karen - just curious as to what the outcome of this survey will be. Are
you planning to share the results with the community (raw / final
deliverable)? Who is this being put together for? Sorry if I seem hesitant,
just like to know who stands to benefit.

Cheers,
E

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] When to launch an asset download

[Amy Silvers]

I agree with Stephen. I don't know that you'll find much
documentation on this, but you should be able to find countless
examples in the wild of a confirmation page that says something like
"Thank you. Your whitepaper is being downloaded. If your download
did not start automatically, try this link." 


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] When to launch an asset download

[Stephen Holmes]

Expectation by the user is that they will receive a White Paper if
they provide their own details. If they have to press another button,
that is annoying. If they see a button that suggests more steps that
can be a stopper as the User may think there are more hoops to jump
through. Exit User; lost conversion.

I can't see why submitting a form and allowing download is NOT
conversion. It will be tracked in the logs anyway. Apart from showing
that they REALLY want the White Paper by clicking again on another
button I don't see the benefit. The odds of somebody going to the
trouble of filling in details and then NOT clicking on a button to
download the White Paper I would say are slim. Make download
automatic and keep the process as painless as possible.

However you should still have a button to download the White Paper on
the Thank-you page IF the download does not commence in a reasonable
time or is interrupted. And you should also push other White Papers
that may be of interest to the User on the thank-you page as well
that the User can download directly. The User has committed their
information you, so give them a few extra golden nuggets is always a
good customer building thing.


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[IxDA Discuss] When to launch an asset download

[jennifer]

We have these "demand generation" pages that provide a summary of a
file (e.g., a white paper) which is only available after the user has
filled in a form and clicked the submit button, (e.g., "Get
whitepaper").

The question is:

Does the file download automatically happen when that button is
clicked *while* redirecting the user to a confirmation/thank you
page...

OR

Does the user see a confirmation/thank you page from which they then
need to click another link or button to download the file?

(Files will most often be PDFs. I've yet to see anything
different.)

The goal of the stakeholder is to get as much conversion as possible,
and they maintain that the download should *not* start automatically
due to their ability to track conversion.
(Which, is usually just them getting the form information.)

Now, I'm going to suggest that if we must have the user launch the
download from another page that we change the language of the form
button to say something more like "Continue" which implies another
step.

Ideas? We're looking to test things.

It would be good if there is any documentation on these types of
things, though I know it's rather specific. (I hope to get some
testing on my own for this.)

-Jennifer

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Impossible data entry control

[dlambert]

I've done a little work with this .Net control - pretty slick stuff:

http://www.spreadsheetgear.com/

You might be able to get close to what they're envisioning with
this.


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Impossible data entry control

[pauric]

Are you proposing something along the lines of the many-eyes data
entry form?
http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/datasets/new


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[IxDA Discuss] SURVEY: Have you ever worked in an agency?

[Karen McGrane]

I am doing a benchmarking study of how user experience roles and
processes fit into the agency environment. 

Do you have experience working in an agency environment? If so, have
I got a survey for you:

http://bit.ly/8QMqlN

I'm particularly keen to find out how well UX fits into traditional
full-service advertising agencies. I'm also interested in how UX
fits into the mix in digital agencies or other "non-traditional"
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[IxDA Discuss] Impossible data entry control

[rnhatch]

In early interaction design sessions,  my business partners are asking
for the following:  I don't believe it exists. 

1. Web Page with simple template allowing data entry. 
2. Data must be able to be "pasted" in from other sources (most
likely from a spreadsheet)
3. Data will be variable (1 - N rows)
4. Data format will need to be validated on submission.  (Two columns
of data will be allowed, one an identifier and the second a currency
amount)

I'm thinking of GDocs spreadsheet type functionality - but am not
aware of that type of control being commonly available. Any thoughts?


I'm proposing an alternate interaction - which is simply to upload
the file and validate there, but they are stuck on this template
model... 

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Starting a career in IxD, UX, IA

[Andrew Travers]

Leah, the Information Architecture Institute also provides peer
mentoring through its membership at:

http://www.iainstitute.org/en/members/mentoring/mentoring_program.php





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[IxDA Discuss] [EVENT] IxDA Shanghai presents \"Selling UX in Organizations\" with Daniel Szuc: DECEMBER 11TH, 2009, 6:30PM

[Itamar Medeiros]

At some point in your career, you’ll be called upon to sell UX to
someone in your organization. You’ve probably already done it.
Perhaps you’ll need to justify what you do in an organization or
industry that’s just beginning to adopt UX methods or sell UX to
secure your position within an organization or get future projects.
So, what do you need to know to help you sell UX? What challenges
might you face? In this talk, Daniel Szuc will:

1. Examine what works and what does not work well when selling UX
within an organization;

2. identify barriers you might encounter to the adoption of UX
methods in your organization;

3. Discuss how to package and present UX to stakeholders.

WHEN:
December 11th, 2009 6:30PM

WHERE:
Autodesk
399, Pu Dian Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200122, P.R. China
(http://www.ixda.org.cn/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/map.png)
中国上海市浦东新区浦电路399号欧特克软件（中国）有限公司
+86 21 3865 

Daniel Szuc is the UPA Vice President
(http://www.usabilityprofessionals.org/about_upa/leadership/board_of_directors.html)
and a Principal Consultant at a Apogee Usability Asia Ltd
(http://www.apogeehk.com/) , based in Hong Kong. He has spent ten
years implementing usability for a range of companies, including the
Asian Development Bank, PCCW, CSL, Hang Seng Bank, Marriott, Yahoo!,
eBay, HSBC, CSL, Sunday, Netvigator, IBM GSA, and Telstra. Daniel is
the co-author of Usability Kit
(http://www.sitepoint.com/kits/usability1/), an implementation guide
providing best practices and guidelines for usability teams, and
author of several contributions to leading internet resources in UX.

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Starting a career in IxD, UX, IA

[David Shaw]

Leah,

IxDA has a mentoring program.  Although I don't know all the details (I know
I should... but haven't had the time to get involved), I'd suggest going to
the ixda.org site and searching for this.  There's a ton of great people
here.  Also, any local chapter should have events that I'd recommend going
to.  You can learn a lot just from talking with folks and who knows, maybe
someone will be willing to be a mentor.

Cheers!
David

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 11:13 PM, Leah Ellison  wrote:

> Chris,
>
> Thank you for broaching this subject; I am in a similar boat. I'm
> currently working at a Technical Writer, but want to get into the
> UI/UX field. Unfortunately, my degree is in English/Technical
> Communications which is making entry into the field difficult.
>
> I've been trying to land a jr-level web design/development job for
> some time and haven't had any luck yet. More than a job, I'm
> looking for a mentor...
>
> Does anyone have any good advice on how to find quality mentors that
> are interested in knowledge sharing and growing talent?
>
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Re: [IxDA Discuss] on-line sticky notes

[Michele Marut]

I had no idea there were so many! Thanks everyone!


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Starting a career in IxD, UX, IA

[Matthew Nish-Lapidus]

It's true that there are more visual design and front-end dev entry
level jobs... but, you might want to consider a different approach to
getting your first IxD/UX job.  

Startups are a great place to get in at the ground level, if there
are any in your area that need UX help approach them and sell them on
your skills. 

These kinds of jobs are often never advertised... you could pick some
places you'd like to work and try to make lunch or coffee
appointments with people there, preferable people that have hiring
power.  Show them how passionate you are, and how you understand
their business, show them that your skills could benefit their
business. If you approach them in a "hey, i'd love to chat" way,
rather than a "are you hiring?" way, you'll probably get to talk
to people that you'd otherwise have a hard time reaching.

Good luck!  It's a great career once you get going.



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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Starting a career in IxD, UX, IA

[chris willet]

Thanks everyone for your feedback and knowledge! I have been
freelancing a lot of visual design/front end development projects in
the last couple of months and trying to incorporate UX/IA components
to not only help create a better end result for my clients but also
help with my own portfolio. I've also been involved with my local
AIGA chapter for several years-recently getting involved with the web
committee.

While visual design/front end dev jobs are definitely as challenging
as UX/IA, it seems as though there are far more associate/entry level
opportunities available in that area in comparison to UX/IA.



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Re: [IxDA Discuss] User Recruitment Agencies: Delhi/Maharashtra/Kerala

[SteveJB]

To make things clear, I'm not looking for a research agency. However,
I am interested in the possibility of providing services concerning
design ethnography for the state of Kerala in India.


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