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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/2007/09/11/some-links-141/>
How to collect names on forms
http://www.formulate.com.au/articles/the-name-riddle
Wireframe - CSS generator
http://www.hundredthcodemonkey.com
Can the alt attribute be omitted without hurting accessibility?
http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200709/can_the_alt_attribute_be_omitte
d_without_hurting_accessibility/
Forum Setup for Designers: Putting Vanilla to the Test
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/forums_for_designers/
Social Networks And Group Formation
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/social-networks
Opera 9.5 Kestrel
http://www.opera.com/products/desktop/next/
Five quick JavaScript tips
http://usabletype.com/weblog/five-quick-javascript-tips/
User Testing footage of header/id combinations, @summary and @longdesc
http://esw.w3.org/topic/HTML/AccessibilityTesting
Why we need standards support in HTML email
http://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/archives/2007/09/why_we_need_web_standar
ds_supp_1.html
Enrich Your HTML Tables with JavaScript Progressive Enhancement
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1017849
20 (Alternate) Ways to Focus on Users
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/09/10/20-alternate-ways-to-focus-on-use
rs/
170+ Expert Ideas From World¹s Leading Developers
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/09/07/170-expert-ideas-from-worlds-lead
ing-developers/
Styling file inputs with CSS and the DOM
http://www.shauninman.com/archive/2007/09/10/styling_file_inputs_with_css_an
d_the_dom
Using scenarios to select a CMS
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_scenarios/index.html
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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
Canberra IA Cocktail Hour
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Date: 20-Sep-07
City: Canberra, ACT (Australia)
Third Thursday of every month at the SMS office, 8 Brindabella Circuit,
Canberra Airport, 17:30-19:00.
Next meeting: Ruth Ellison (DIAC) is presenting an IA case study.
http://iacanberra.org
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
User Interface Developer
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Job description:
We are looking for a professional User Interface Developer. In this role you
will be required to produce XHTML/CSS/JavaScript code developing innovative
and strong technical solutions based on finished Photoshop designs. The User
Interface Development team acts as a bridge between the design team output
and technical development team input and as such will be responsible for
frontend delivery, liaise with backend developers and media sales and have
an understanding of interface design, accessibility, and usability
principles.
Essential
* Demonstrated in-depth commercial experience with HTML, XHTML, CSS and
JavaScript/DOM.
* Demonstrated in-depth commercial knowledge in Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
* Demonstrated in-depth understanding of usability, validation,
accessibility and W3C standards.
* Strong knowledge of cross-browser problem solutions.
* Demonstrated awareness of Usability Engineering, HCI or Human Factors
principles and issues.
* Demonstrated in-depth ability to work with Windows XP.
* Experience working with FTP applications.
* Experience in graphic design and knowledge of graphic design principles.
* Excellent verbal and written communications and time management skills.
* A thorough approach to quality results and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to work cohesively within a team.
* A strong customer focus.
Recommended
· Diploma or degree in Information Technology or related disciplines
or equivalent commercial experience.
· Demonstrated awareness of the participation within a software
development process.
· Demonstrated understanding of user-centered development methodology.
· Experience working with Unix/Linux.
Please include a link to your portfolio or completed projects in your
application.
Where:
Fairfax Digital, Sydney (we are located in Darling Harbour)
Contact details:
Jens Korff
Web UI Development
Creative Services Unit
Fairfax Digital <http://www.fairfaxdigital.com.au/>
02 8596 4405 (phone)
02 8596 4411 (fax)
2/One Darling Island
Pyrmont, NSW 2009
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