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If you have an event, resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any country), please let me know - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------- GET CONNECTED - LINKED/FACEBOOKED? ---------------------------------- What to connect with other WSG members? Linkedin WSG group: http://www.linkedin.com/groupInvitation?groupID=54560&sharedKey=13D0DC45E3AF Facebook WSG group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2410228768 ---------------------------------- LINKS FOR LIGHT READING ---------------------------------- This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here (for those who click on the links below and find that they are broken): <http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2008/06/18/some-links-180/> Firefox 3 Release Candidate 3 http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-rc.html Firefox 3: What's New, What's Hot, and What's Not http://www.sitepoint.com/article/firefox-3-whats-new-whats-hot Opera Browser Version: 9.50 http://www.opera.com/products/desktop/ Australian Tech events http://www.pollenizer.com/ozitcal/ Patrick Lauke on WCAG2 http://boagworld.com/podcast/120/ html vs css pt1/an introduction http://www.onderhond.com/blog/work/html-vs-css-pt1 Sketching in Code: the Magic of Prototyping http://alistapart.com/articles/sketchingincode Faux Absolute Positioning http://www.alistapart.com/articles/fauxabsolutepositioning Block Quotes and Pull Quotes: Examples and Good Practices http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/06/12/block-quotes-and-pull-quotes-exam ples-and-good-practices/ 10 Examples of beautiful css typography and how they did it http://www.3point7designs.com/blog/2008/06/02/10-examples-of-beautiful-css-t ypography-and-how-they-did-it/ Why Do Web Startups Die? Lack of Alphalpha http://www.digital-web.com/articles/why_do_web_startups_die/ When Validation Becomes Unimportant http://meiert.com/en/blog/20080616/validation-unimportant/ Why You Shouldn¹t be Afraid of Customer Reviews http://bokardo.com/archives/customer-reviews/ 11 Search Trends That May Disrupt Google http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/11_search_trends.php Hijax: Progressive Enhancement with Ajax http://www.uie.com/articles/hijax/ ARIA Slider, Part 2 http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/?p=69 Spicing Up Embedded JavaScript http://ejohn.org/blog/spicing-up-embedded-javascript/ 2008 Design Trends http://www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/2008-design-trends/ ---------------------------------- WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS ---------------------------------- IAI-AUNZ list Date: anytime City: Australia and New Zealand Are you currently practicing or studying IA/UXD/UCD in Australia or New Zealand? Are you interested in hearing about AU/NZ regional events? If so, you are invited to join the IAI-AUNZ list. This will be an open list sponsored by IA Institute for the purposes of promoting closer ties between IAs in the Australia/New Zealand region. All are welcome. http://lists.iainstitute.org/listinfo.cgi/iai-aunz-iainstitute.org" Garr Reynold's Presentation Zen --------------- Date: 4 July 2008 City: Sydney (Australia) Presentation Zen (www.presentationzen.com) is the legendary blog on creating and delivering remarkable presentations. Garr Reynold's recent book of the same name is now a best-seller, and is being translated into seven languages. When we found out he was coming to Sydney for a holiday, we talked him into giving a public presentation. This will be on 4th of July, and will be the only chance to see him in action in Australia. Read about the event on Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/jamesr/presentation-zen-comes-to-sydney Web Usability Training Workshop --------------- Date: 22 July 2008 City: Sydney (Australia) Description: Introduction to User Centred Design tools and techniques. As a result of attending this one day course, participants will have a good understanding of the value and importance of user centred design and have the basic skills, knowledge and tools to apply the user centred design approach to developing usable Internet sites, Intranet sites or web applications within their own organisation. URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-usability.html Usability Evaluation & Testing Training Workshop --------------- Date: 23 July 2008 Sydney (Australia) Description: Discount evaluation techniques and how to conduct usability tests. In this one day interactive workshop, learn valuable usability evaluation and testing methods that you can use to evaluate your organisation's Internet and Intranet site, web applications and software. This course will explore the difference between expert reviews and usability testing and which is better to use and when. We will cover when to usability test, what to test and how to test. URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/evaluation-and-testing.html Interaction Design Training Workshop --------------- Date: 29 May 2008 Brisbane (Australia) Date: 2 July 2008 Canberra (Australia) Date: 10 Sept 2008 Melbourne (Australia) Description: Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web applications, intranet and internet sites. Ever wonder why users don't behave how you expect? Ever done usability testing or found usability issues but didn't know how to fix them? This course will provide an insight into human characteristics and online behaviour based on latest research and hundreds of usability tests with users, including video footage of usability test sessions. We will also cover the theory and principles of interaction design. URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/interaction-design.html Web Application Design Training Workshop --------------- Date: 28 May 2008 Brisbane (Australia) Date: 1 July 2008 Canberra (Australia) Date: 9 Sept 2008 Melbourne (Australia) Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable web applications. From internet banking, online learning, government transactional sites to employee phonebooks, online projects increasingly include elements of web application design. This course will explore the value and limitations of building a web application and introduce a range of tools, approaches and interface design principles to ensure that you understand your audience and design intuitive and usable web applications. URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-applications.html dConstruct 2008 (Brighton, UK) --------------- Date: 5-Sep-08 City: Brighton (UK) The hottest ticket in the web design calendar is back for it's fourth instalment. This year dConstruct will see speakers such as Steven Johnson, Daniel Burka, Joshua Porter and Jeremy Keith talk about "Designing the Social Web." Tickets go on sale at 11am BST on the 24th June and usually sell out within a day, so stick a note in your diary today. http://2008.dconstruct.org/ Web Directions South 2008 --------------- Date: 25-Sep-08 to 26-Sep-08 City: Sydney (Australia) This year in over 30 sessions across 3 tracks and 2 days, plus another 2 days of workshops, we cover off front and back end design and development, mobile design and development, information architecture, user experience and interaction design, social media and networks, accessibility, Ajax and Javascript, semantic web, RIAs, web application security, marketing and advertising online and so much more. With speakers including: * Jeffrey Veen - renowned UX expert from Wired, Adaptive Path, Google * Derek Featherstone - leading accessibility expert * Daniel Burka - interaction designer for Digg * Jina Bolton - The Art and Science of CSS * Douglas Crockford - Ajax security expert at Yahoo!, and the world's leading JavaScript authority * Jeff Croft - web design and typography guru * Lynne D Johnson - Senior Editor and Community Director at FastCompany http://south08.webdirections.org/ ---------------------------------- JOBS ---------------------------------- Job 1 --------------- Front End Web Developer - SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, HOBART, CANBERRA and BRISBANE roles avail. If you are interested in the opportunity to work for one of the world¹s leading open source web development companies and make your mark in web front-end development then look no further - this is the role for YOU! Here¹s why! Squiz is an innovative and dynamic Australian owned company with a presence throughout Australia and internationally. We provide a range of services and expertise to a portfolio of high profile government and private sector clients and are renowned for our popular Open Source Content Management System, MySource Matrix. We are now looking for talented front end web developers in order to expand and further strengthen our team. As a part of the Squiz Implementation team you will have the opportunity to create your dream role! Imagine this: * Receive training in the use, application and development of the MySource Matrix CMS and using your strong (X)HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills, develop the front end of a number of high profile sites. * Using your superior client service skills to ensure our clients use MySource Matrix to the best effect. * Completing numerous projects and associated activities and working towards Go-Live! * Building and maintaining client relationships and developing innovative and commercially focussed solutions to clients * Working in a close-nit and professional team who are passionate about what they do * Enjoy a relaxed and supportive work culture * Be offered ongoing professional development and potential career advancement as well as the chance to work in a dynamic evolving company that is well respected within the industry. * Flexible working hours and a negotiable salary To be a perfect fit for this role you will need the following skills/attributes: * Excellent HTML and CSS skills * Photoshop, JavaScript experience * A solid understanding of W3C (X)HTML standards and WAI Accessibility guidelines is a must. * You are an energetic, dynamic and collaborative team member * You have a strong customer focus, and great communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills * A genuine enthusiasm for web work and a pride in the quality of your work * Have Australian citizenship ( for security clearance) There are positions available at Squiz for both junior and senior roles so if you think you fit the bill please send us your Resume along with samples of your previous work/URL¹s. To apply please email Erin Rapinett at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -and remember to include some of your URL¹s - or visit www.squiz.net/careers and apply online. Job 2 --------------- Web Developer SYDNEY x 2 Here is the opportunity to support one of Australia¹s leading Content Management Systems, MySource Matrix, and work with exciting technologies such as PHP, Java, MySQL, PostreSQL, Oracle, XSLT, SOAP and Ajax! We are always looking for talented new developers to extend our current products; develop new sets of features, build custom systems based on client specifications, resolve issues with high profile clients¹ systems, and optimize code. As a part of the Squiz Development team you will have the opportunity to create your dream role! Imagine this: * The opportunity to make your mark on our flagship CMS product by being able to contribute your brilliant ideas, extending MySource Matrix and continuously adding cutting edge technologies to the product. * Working with a close nit team of developers who are highly technical, passionate about what they do and are also fun and outgoing. * Receiving ongoing professional development and mentoring in order to achieve your full potential. * Continuing to grow and learn and taking your career to the next level. * Access to table tennis, Wii on the projector, poker table and a barbeque area for off-time fun. * Flexible working hours and a rewarding salary for the right candidate. To secure this fabulous opportunity you will need the following skills: * Excellent understanding of OO programming and design. * A passion for and good understanding of web technologies and standards. * Good understanding of SQL and database design. * Working knowledge of Unix-based operating systems. * Have strong analytical and problem solving skills. * Have excellent verbal, written and reporting skills. The following skills are highly desirable: * A keen interest in Open Source and/or previous experience on Open Source projects. * Previous exposure to Content Management Systems. * Experience with PostgreSQL or Oracle databases. * Exposure to version control systems such as CVS or SVN. * Advanced database knowledge such as stored procedures and indexing. * Experience writing Java applets. This role offers fantastic professional development and potential career advancement for the right candidate as well as the chance to work in a dynamic evolving company that is well respected within the industry. We welcome candidates with all levels of experience, including graduates. If you have the passion, we will help you gain the experience, and if would like to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of this innovative CMS company then we would like to hear from you! To apply please email Erin Rapinett at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit www.squiz.net/careers <http://www.squiz.net/careers> and apply online -------------------- Did I miss an event, resource or job in your city? 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