Re: [IxDA Discuss] Complementary skillsets?

2009-08-22 Thread Francis Norton
Thank you Adrian - I've been assuming I'll get an opportunity to do some IxD at work, but if I can't work out how to get it as a result of me completing this course with an adequate grade then I seriously need a Plan B. And, as you point out, I should be pushing ahead with some IxD project or

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Complementary skillsets?

2009-08-21 Thread Chris Heckler
Maybe you could combine several of these interests and work on a user test with prototypes or wireframes you create. Being able to test your solutions with your intended audience is something that is a big part of all IXD work and is such a great learning experience. It would also give you a

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Complementary skillsets?

2009-08-21 Thread Francis Norton
Thanks for the suggestion. However, given that I'm holding down a day job and have a family at home, I think I am going to have to focus my efforts on one or maybe two of these if I'm to have any realistic chance of walking the walk as well as talking the talk. On the other hand, you've certainly

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Complementary skillsets?

2009-08-21 Thread Adrian Howard
On 21 Aug 2009, at 08:46, Francis Norton wrote: Hi, I have many years of programming and technical communication and I'm currently learning Interaction Design on an Open University course ( http://is.gd/2rpHx) which ends in October. Because we all have to prioritise our time, I'd be