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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here:
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2007/09/04/some-links-140/>
CSS @ Ten: The Next Big Thing
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/cssatten
We Designer Wall
http://www.webdesignerwall.com/
Getting A Form's Structure Right
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/getting-a-forms
The Tagging Growth Curve
http://tagsonomy.com/index.php/the-tagging-growth-curve/
Focus Areas during Kestrel Development
http://my.opera.com/desktopteam/blog/2007/08/31/focus-areas-during-kestrel-d
evelopment
Creating a table with dynamically highlighted columns like Crazy Egg's
pricing table
http://www.askthecssguy.com/2007/08/creating_a_table_with_dynamica.html
Code Beautifier:CSS Formatter and Optimiser
http://www.codebeautifier.com/
ModalBox - a JavaScript technique for creating modal dialogs
http://wildbit.com/demos/modalbox/
Sitemap Styler: Style your Sitemaps with CSS and Javascript
http://cssglobe.com/post.asp?id=903
Magento - Open Source eCommerce
http://www.magentocommerce.com/
Thinking in the Right Terms: 7 Components for a Successful Web Site Redesign
http://www.uie.com/articles/components_for_redesign/
Application Design: User Requirements
http://www.thepickards.co.uk/index.php/200709/application-design-user-requir
ements/
Must Have Add-Ons for IE7
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/20/must-have-add-ons-for-ie7.aspx
Setting a Web Design Budget
http://www.fortymedia.com/blog/post/79
jQuery for JavaScript programmers
http://simonwillison.net/2007/Aug/15/jquery/
21 futuristic interfaces
http://www.oobject.com/category/futuristic-interfaces/
The visual design process - FullCodePress designers interview
http://www.fullcodepress.com/2007/09/04/the-visual-design-process/
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Web Application Design
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Date: 25-Oct-07
City: Canberra ACT (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/web_application_design.htm
Interaction design
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Date: 26-Oct-07
City: Canberra ACT (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites.
http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/courses/interaction_design.htm
Information Architecture Fundamentals
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Date: 26-Oct-07
City: Canberra ACT (Australia)
One-day workshop run by Patrick Kennedy of Step Two Designs. This
workshop will present an introduction to information architecture
(IA), the core methodology for organising and designing information-rich
websites and intranets. Fundamental principles will be covered, along
with a hands-on exploration of practical techniques. A must for all web
teams.
www.steptwo.com.au/seminars/070824/
d.Construct2007
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Date: 7-Sep-07
City: Brighton (UK)
d.Construct is an affordable, one-day conference aimed at those designing
and building the latest generation of web-based applications.
http://2007.dconstruct.org/
Writing for the Web Workshops
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Date: 11-Sep-07
City: Brisbane, QLD (Australia)
Vision Australia is partnering with respected usability and accessibility
expert Dey Alexander to offer unique Writing for the Web workshops. Dey is
co-convenor of the Web Accessibility Network of Australian Universities and
is a regular presenter on useable and accessible web writing to the
education, corporate and government sectors. Focusing on excellent content
writing, this practical workshop complements the Vision Australia Web
Accessibility Workshops.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=46
Euroia - Europe's Third Information Architecture Summit
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Date: 21-Sep-07 to 22-Sep-07
City: Barcelona (Spain)
EuroIA invites your participation to this premier European event on
Information Architecture. Join us in Barcelona, Spain, September 21-22,
2007, for two incredible days of presentations, panels, and networking with
information architects from across Europe and around the world. This year we
will explore the theme of ³Translating Information Architecture², whether
between languages, within our profession, to our clients, transforming ideas
into practical solutions, or reaching out to other electronic and physical
spaces.
http://www.euroia.org/
Oz-IA, Australia's Information Architecture Conference & Retreat
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Date: 22-Sep-07 to 23-Sep-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
Over the weekend of 22nd/23rd September 2007 there will be a conference on
information architecture in Sydney, Australia. We plan a packed schedule of
speaker presentations, panels, workshops, and inter-session activities.
http://www.oz-ia.org/2007/register
Web Directions South 2007
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Date: 25-Sep-07 to 28-Sep-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
With more than 30 leading experts, including a dozen international stars of
the web industry, across three tracks, Web Directions South will focus on
the key technology and business issues of the web in 2007. This really is
Australia's premier event for the web industry.
http://www.webdirections.org/
Writing for the Web Workshops
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Date: 26-Sep-07
City: Sydney, NSW (Australia)
Vision Australia is partnering with respected usability and accessibility
expert Dey Alexander to offer unique Writing for the Web workshops. Dey is
co-convenor of the Web Accessibility Network of Australian Universities and
is a regular presenter on useable and accessible web writing to the
education, corporate and government sectors. Focusing on excellent content
writing, this practical workshop complements the Vision Australia Web
Accessibility Workshops.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=50
Fundamentos Web 2007
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Date: 3-Oct-07 to 5-Oct-07
City: Asturias (Spain)
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of CSS, A CONTEST has been called
to change the appearance of "Fundamentos Web 2007" site with novel CSS. The
winner and the two finalists will be chosen, out of the most voted designs,
by a committee made up of W3C Spain staff and chaired by the CSS
co-inventor, Bert Bos. The winner and the finalists can obtain an Apple's
MacBook, a Wii console, lodging for two people in Oviedo for the three days,
and attend the event for free. Designs can be sent until 13th May 2007.
http://www.fundamentosweb.org/2007
Making Links 2007
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Date: 30-Oct-07
City: Sydney NSW (Australia)
The 4th annual Making Links conference is one of Australia's leading forums
for workers in the not-for-profit and community sectors to showcase their
work and to explore current and emerging new media and information and
communications technology (ICT). This two-day conference has regularly
attracted delegates and presenters from many fields including health,
environment, education, business, government, philanthropy and human
services to discuss their experiences with ICT, multimedia and web
technology.
http://www.makinglinks.org.au/
OzeWAI 2007
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Date: 05-Dec-07 (Australia)
Web Adaptability for Inclusion Conference 2007:
Web 2.0 accessibility - is it going to be easier?
Worldwide, there have been significant steps towards a more inclusive online
environment. New applications for improving the accessibility of content and
services are adopting revised guidelines from W3C; new quality certification
standards have been developed, and interactive accessibility services are
emerging. The ISO committee has produced an inventory of needs, responses,
and requires input from users and developers. Learn more about Web 2.0 and
these developments at OZeWAI 2007.
http://www.ozewai.org/2007/index.html
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JOBS
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Job 1
Freelance Design Researcher
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Web Designer - Australian Securities Exchange
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has an exciting opportunity for
a suitably qualified individual to utilise their technical expertise and
creative flair as a Web Designer within our Interactive Services
internet marketing team.
You will be responsible for the web style guide as well as ensuring the
usability and ease of navigation for the ASX web sites, while meeting
customer's needs and achieving best practice. The key challenge in this
role will be your ability to create and manage an efficient and user
friendly website that caters to a diverse range of end users.
To be successful in this role you must possess commercial acumen and a
sound understanding of customer behaviour, in addition to interface and
information architecture design.
You will demonstrate a proactive and innovative approach in ensuring
quality and efficiency in service delivery to your customer base. The
ability to work flexibly and productively within a team, in addition to
strong analytical and problem solving skills are a prerequisite for this
position.
Tertiary qualifications and relevant technical skills encompassing
XHTML, XML, CSS and Flash are essential. Previous experience as a Web
Designer within a major financial corporation would be desirable.
Applications should be submitted to People and Development, Australian
Securities Exchange, PO Box H224 Australia Square, Sydney NSW or email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
ASX is an EEO employer. An offer of employment for this role will be
conditional upon satisfactory background checks being carried out.
Position Description:
http://www.asx.com.au/about/pdf/position_descriptions/position_descripti
on_web_designer_aug2007.pdf
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