I agree with Dave on this. I've always gone by the title "Interaction
Designer". This is in large part because that is specifically what my
degree is in, but I've always considered my self to be an advocate for
IxD. So, when somebody asks me what I do, or when I am introducing
myself to a new customer or new employee, I always begin with the
truth. "I'm an Interaction Designer, which basically means..." I don't
even make them ask what it means. Depending on their reaction to my
one or two sentence explanation, I may give more detail. Every time
I'm introduced to a new customer or collaborator, it's an opportunity
to spread the gospel of the importance of design.
We can't expect the world to know what Interaction Design is if we all
take pains to dumb it down or use other titles that we hope they
already know.
Best,
Jack
On Oct 11, 2008, at 1:13 AM, David Malouf wrote:
In a way, It is actually a great opening ...
"I'm an Interaction Designer"
"What's that?"
"Blah blah blah ... [chance to really teach people]."
What I learned from "software designer" is that many people were
left thinking I was a developer ... same for UI Designer, etc. This
way I get to explain my role more completely. Sometimes a vague
opening allows for a strong finish. :)
Jack L. Moffett
Interaction Designer
inmedius
412.459.0310 x219
http://www.inmedius.com
I am in search of the
simple elegant seductive
maybe even obvious IDEA.
With this in my pocket
I cannot fail.
- Tibor Kalman
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