[IxDA Discuss] Expression Blend 3.0 with SketchFlow Released Today

2009-07-10 Thread Chris Bernard
This is a bit of a self-serving post but probably of interest to many IXDA folks. Today the first public version of Expression Blend 3.0 was released. Included is a new feature called SketchFlow which is designed for dynamic-prototyping. If you're a fan of Bill Buxton and his ideas put forth

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Joel Spolsky claims the Program Manager role does UI design... ????

2009-03-11 Thread Chris Bernard
to realize that hiring multifaceted folks makes a lot of sense. Apologies to all the early movers on this list that have been operating like this for awhile. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist chris.bern...@microsoft.com 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile -Original Message

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Why are there no Executive MFA / IxD programs? (response to RPI online HCI program phase out)

2009-02-25 Thread Chris Bernard
Institute of Design in Chicago has an MDM program (Master of Design Methods) which can be done part time and DePaul University does offer a Masters in HCI through its computer design group I think. Would be worth seeing if Georgia Tech or Carnegie Mellon had tailored programs like this too.

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Silverlight/rich image galleries

2008-08-07 Thread Chris Bernard
applications), you can find it here: http://www.thirteen23.com/work/nostalgia/ Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of lachica Sent

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Job: Microsoft User Experience Evangelist (US based)

2008-07-30 Thread Chris Bernard
Will, It's a big job, obviously we need more help. :) Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile -Original Message- From: William Evans [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:21 PM To: Chris Bernard Cc

[IxDA Discuss] Job: Microsoft User Experience Evangelist (US based)

2008-07-29 Thread Chris Bernard
product and service teams. Visit www.microsoft.com/careershttp://www.microsoft.com/careers and do a keyword search on user experience and design to see what positions we have available. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208

Re: [IxDA Discuss] The Continuing Saga of OLPC

2008-05-22 Thread Chris Bernard
) that are well equipped to work with it, that even might prefer to work with it. This ecosystem means that Windows on OLPC might be its salvation in fulfilling its original mission of being a tool for constructivist learning versus a harbinger of its demise. Chris Bernard Microsoft User

Re: [IxDA Discuss] CHI 08 - who's in florence next week?

2008-04-02 Thread Chris Bernard
you in touch. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools: www.microsoft.com/expression Community: http://www.visitmix.com The future is already here. It's

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Vista Fonts and OpenType

2008-04-01 Thread Chris Bernard
I'll share this request with the right folks. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools: www.microsoft.com/expression Community: http://www.visitmix.com

Re: [IxDA Discuss] At what point does a mailing list become counter-productive?

2008-03-28 Thread Chris Bernard
and it's a handy resource when I'm disconnected or want to catch up on activity on the list. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools: www.microsoft.com

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Don't listen to your customers.

2008-03-28 Thread Chris Bernard
augment it by watching people. Even one person with a camera and notebook making quite observations can be a great augmentation to structured interviews. The canonical example of focus groups is New Coke. They focus grouped the heck out of that before they launched. Chris Bernard Microsoft User

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Flex? (Was and Still Is: What's exciting in Adobe Thermo?)

2008-03-25 Thread Chris Bernard
groceries online via a dialup modem. I used to book travel through a travel agent too. I have no desire to go back to any of that. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design

Re: [IxDA Discuss] can you please discuss the effect of the US recession

2008-03-25 Thread Chris Bernard
their intellectual capital. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools: www.microsoft.com/expression Community: http://www.visitmix.com The future is already

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Valuable courses for interaction Designers

2008-03-25 Thread Chris Bernard
and start a blog, I think he got a better education than me by doing that. :) Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools: www.microsoft.com/expression Community

Re: [IxDA Discuss] can you please discuss the effect of the US recession

2008-03-25 Thread Chris Bernard
and diverse design communities I've seen in just about any city (IxDA company excluded of course :). They've got an active community of about 850 folks that pay annual dues of about $250 a year and they host some fantastic events. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Flex? (was and still is: What's exciting in Adobe Thermo?)

2008-03-24 Thread Chris Bernard
and the ultimate success will be by those that can leverage the value of their ideas around creating great experiences in the fastest and most effective way possible. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where are all the designers?

2008-02-22 Thread Chris Bernard
Wow that's a really interesting idea. IMDB is kind of the 'LinkedIn' for the entertainment profession. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where are all the designers?

2008-02-21 Thread Chris Bernard
and that proximity IS important and VALUABLE. If you're a young designer getting started I think it's a GREAT idea to spend a few years in one of these places to get your skills pulled together. Although today I would argue that doing a turn in Asia for a few years is equally if not more valuable. Chris

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where are all the designers?

2008-02-21 Thread Chris Bernard
for what an IxDA designer is. I'll apologize in advance for re-opening that can of worms too. :) http://www.coudal.com/deck/ Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Do you recommend Expression Blend?

2008-01-08 Thread Chris Bernard
to speed with self-paced learning as quickly as possible. Those of you that aren't going to be at Interaction08 are welcome to contact me directly as well. Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com

Re: [IxDA Discuss] What tools do you use for prototyping?

2007-11-12 Thread Chris Bernard
Mok Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile Blog: www.designthinkingdigest.com Design: www.microsoft.com/design Tools: www.microsoft.com/expression Community: http://www.visitmix.com The future is already here. It's just

[IxDA Discuss] Event: The Microsoft PhizzPop Design Challenge

2007-11-11 Thread Chris Bernard
Experience Evangelist New York City [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Chris Bernard, User Experience Evangelist Chicago [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Chris Bernard Microsoft User Experience Evangelist [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 630.530.4208 Office 312.925.4095 Mobile