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This email covers:
- Links for light reading
- WSG and Industry events
- Industry related jobs
If you have an event, resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any
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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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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/2009/03/25/some-links-221/>
Putting ie6 out to pasture
<http://weblog.200ok.com.au/2009/03/putting-ie6-out-to-pasture.html>
Can Opera Ever Become Popular?
<http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/03/23/can-opera-become-popular/>
When is the right time for accessibility?
<http://boxofchocolates.ca/archives/2009/03/22/the-right-time>
Marketing in 140 Characters or Less
<http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2009/03/marketing_in_140_characters_or.html>
My name is not a URL
<http://factoryjoe.com/blog/2009/03/21/my-name-is-not-a-url/>
Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable
<http://www.shirky.com/weblog/2009/03/newspapers-and-thinking-the-unthinkabl
e/>
Getting Started With Ruby On Rails
<http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/19/getting-started-with-ruby-on-rai
ls/>
Keyboard Accessible Dropdown Menu, Part Deux
<http://blakehaswell.com/lab/dropdown/deux/>
Microsoft Announces SuperPreview for IE Browser Testing
<http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/03/microsoft-announces-superpreview-fo
r-ie-browser-testing/>
The Paciello Group and WebAIM Announce Web Site Certification Services for
Accessibility
<http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/?p=140>
Streamy Takes Social Media Aggregation to the Next Level
<http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/streamy.php>
CSS: Style the Non-Obvious
<http://meiert.com/en/blog/20090318/style-the-non-obvious/>
Styling Scrollbars
<http://webkit.org/blog/363/styling-scrollbars/>
How to Write a Chrome Extension in Three Easy Steps
<http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/write-chrome-extension/>
Zembly
<http://zembly.com/>
Internet Explorer 8 Final Available Now
<http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2009/03/19/internet-explorer-8-final-avail
able-now.aspx>
Exploring Cufón, a sIFR alternative for font embedding
<http://cameronmoll.com/archives/2009/03/cufon_font_embedding/>
Microformats for business owners
<http://clagnut.com/blog/2244/>
Noisy Decent Graphics: Is it time to retire the black and white logo?
<http://noisydecentgraphics.typepad.com/design/2009/03/should-we-retire-the-
black-and-white-logotype.html>
HTML Evolution
<http://intertwingly.net/stories/2009/03/13/html5-evolution.html>
100% Google AdSense: Tools, Tips and Resources
<http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/19/100-google-adsense-tools-tips-an
d-resources/>
IE6 debugging
<http://www.onderhond.com/blog/work/ie6-debugging-the-golden-rule>
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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3d European eAccessibility Forum
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Date: 30-Mar-09
This 3d European eAccessibility Forum will focus on the application of these
technologies for a better inclusion of people with disabilities at the
workplace. Various situations will be considered, covering different needs
related to training, mobility, access to information, communication.
Concrete cases will be discussed. Solutions will be presented, ranging from
commercial products to research prototypes.
<http://inova.snv.jussieu.fr/evenements/colloques/mobtel/Description/index_e
n.php>
Internet User Experience 2009
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Date: 30-Mar-09 - 03-Apr-09
City: Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA)
The Internet User Experience conference is back for its fifth year! It
features keynotes, technical presentations, and training tutorials designed
for web professionals and stakeholders of all skill levels. Over 24 top
speakers and trainers in web site design and strategy, usability, content
development, search engine marketing, and social media will fill this
program. Also included will be special demonstrations, exhibitors, and a
bookseller.
<http://www.iue2009.com/>
SMX Search Analytics
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Date: 31-Mar-09 to 01-Apr-09
City: Toronto (Canada)
Join us in Toronto for the first SMX Search Analytics conference! This event
is for search engine marketers who want to dive deep on the techniques for
improving ROI of both paid and organic search marketing campaigns. SMX
Search Analytics focuses on the processes and tools that help you maximize
campaign effectiveness.
<http://searchmarketingexpo.com/analytics>
Search Marketing Expo - Sydney
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Date: 02-Apr-09 to 03-Apr-09
City: Sydney (Australia)
Search Marketing Expo returns to Sydney in April 2009 with an action packed
two day event, SMX Sydney's 2009 programming will include sessions designed
for all skill levels, from beginners all the way to advanced.
<http://www.searchmarketingexpo.com.au/>
SilverStripe Open Source CMS meet ups
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Date: 2-Apr-09
City: Vancouver
Learn about and discuss this modern website development platform, and
meet other local developers using the software.
<http://silverstripe.org/meet-ups-in-melbourne-stockholm-vancouver-2009/>
UIE Web App Summit 2009
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Date: 19-Apr-09 to 22-Apr-09
City: Newport Beach, California (USA)
At the UIE Web App Summit, you'll meet the innovators and world-class
designers behind today's most successful web apps. We've carefully crafted
this four-day Summit to include two days of intensive full-day workshops on
form design, Ajax, RIAs, design deliverables, wireframes, accessibility,
design patterns, and web standards. We round out the conference with two
more days of featured presentations from world-renown experts, to give you
fresh perspectives and new insights on today's web app design challenges.
<http://www.uie.com/events/web_app_summit/2009/>
Ideas 5
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Date: 22-Apr-09
City: Perth (Australia)
The Australian Web Industry Association, together with Web Industry
Professionals Association, present Ideas 5. Version 2 of the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) has recently been released, introducing
some changes in the recommendations for website accessibility. Ideas5 is an
evening seminar to help the web community understand WCAG 2.0 and prepare
websites with improved accessibility.
Come and join your industry peers as we hear from two experts, Roger Hudson
and Andrew Downie, about the impact of WCAG2, and hear more about
accessibility in PDF's, all whilst mingling with other industry types and
enjoy free canapés and partake in the cash bar.
<http://www.webindustry.asn.au/ideas5/>
Carson Workshops
How to design amazing web app user interfaces - Ryan Singer
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Date: 27-Apr-09
City: London (UK)
In this workshop you will gain insight into all aspects of web UI design
including: coding style, visual factors like color and weight, movement
between screens, and the role of copywriting in interface design. It will
also go outside of interface design to the broader development process, from
feature conception to sketches to implementation.
<http://carsonworkshops.com/2009/ryansinger/index.html>
Future of Web Design London 2009
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Date: 30-Apr-09 - 01-May-09
City: London (UK)
FOWD London is back for 2009! Join the industry's leading and most talented
designers, developers and artists for some inspiration and practical advice.
The goal of this show is to unite, inspire and equip web designers around
the world. We want you to walk away from FOWD knowing that you're not alone
in your battle to create beautiful, usable and accessible websites and apps.
<http://events.carsonified.com/fowd/2009/london>
JAOO OZ - Sydney
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Date: 5-May-09 to 8-May-09
City: Sydney (Australia)
JAOO returns in May 2009 bringing some of the world's leading minds in
IT and software development, trendsetting authors and industry
researchers to Australia. JAOO is a premier international conference
series focused on engaging the hearts and minds of the software
development community. With over 13 years of experience, JAOO vision has
been steadfast in creating conferences for developers by developers. As
a result, our conferences are vendor neutral events that focus on what
inspires, drives and educates the international development community.
<http://jaoo.com.au/sydney-2009>
Carson Workshops
How to Build Great Web Sites in HTML5 and CSS3 - Eric Meyer
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Date: 09-Mar-09
City: London (UK)
This a special one-day workshop where we'll take a quick look at how to set
up your own full-featured web development environment for free. Then we'll
delve into the nuances of selectors, with an eye toward advanced CSS
selectors and how they can make your CSS leaner and meaner than ever. This
will be a look not only at the present state of selector support, but also
its future and how you can jump right into the future today!
<http://carsonworkshops.com/2009/ericmeyer/index.html>
JAOO OZ - Melbourne
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Date: 11-May-09 to 14-May-09
City: Melbourne (Australia)
JAOO returns in May 2009 bringing some of the world's leading minds in
IT and software development, trendsetting authors and industry
researchers to Australia. JAOO is a premier international conference
series focused on engaging the hearts and minds of the software
development community. With over 13 years of experience, JAOO vision has
been steadfast in creating conferences for developers by developers. As
a result, our conferences are vendor neutral events that focus on what
inspires, drives and educates the international development community.
<http://jaoo.com.au/brisbane-2009>
Max Design CSS and Accessibility workshop series - 2009
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Dates: 18-May-09 and 19-May-09
City: Sydney (Australia)
A hands-on workshop with accessibility expert, Roger Hudson, and CSS expert,
Russ Weakley:
Day 1: A practical guide to preparing WCAG 2 compliant websites
Day 2: Mastering CSS and XHTML - building elegant websites
<http://maxdesign.com.au/workshop2009/>
Max Design CSS and Accessibility workshop series - 2009
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Dates: 21-May-09 and 22 May-09
City: Canberra (Australia)
A hands-on workshop with accessibility expert, Roger Hudson, and CSS expert,
Russ Weakley:
Day 1: A practical guide to preparing WCAG 2 compliant websites
Day 2: Mastering CSS and XHTML - building elegant websites
<http://maxdesign.com.au/workshop2009/>
WebDU: Like a Rock Concert for Geeks
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Date: 21-May-09 to 22-May-09
City: Sydney, Australia
WebDU, is back for its 7th year with FIVE tracks including Team UX and Web
Sessions. Split into two tracks, Web Sessions covers the new IE8, Javascript
security, iPhone app development, Google Maps, Yahoo Pipes, Prototyping, RIA
integration and more. Team UX features topics on design workflow, UI and
form design, information architecture and usability.
Discount code available for WSG members
Tickets are $950 or $795 with the code: WSG09
<www.webdu.com.au>
<http://twitter.com/webdu>
<http://tinyurl.com/rockyourinnergeek>
Max Design CSS and Accessibility workshop series - 2009
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Dates: 25-May-09 and 26 May-09
City: Melbourne (Australia)
A hands-on workshop with accessibility expert, Roger Hudson, and CSS expert,
Russ Weakley:
Day 1: A practical guide to preparing WCAG 2 compliant websites
Day 2: Mastering CSS and XHTML - building elegant websites
<http://maxdesign.com.au/workshop2009/>
Max Design CSS and Accessibility workshop series - 2009
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Dates: 28-May-09 and 29 May-09
City: Brisbane (Australia)
A hands-on workshop with accessibility expert, Roger Hudson, and CSS expert,
Russ Weakley:
Day 1: A practical guide to preparing WCAG 2 compliant websites
Day 2: Mastering CSS and XHTML - building elegant websites
<http://maxdesign.com.au/workshop2009/>
UX London 2009
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Date: 15-Jun-09 to 17-Jun-09
City: London, England
UX London is Britain's first major user experience conference, comprising
two days of practical, hands-on workshops, and a day of inspirational
speakers. We have some of the industry's best people on board, including Don
Norman, Peter Merholz, Dan Saffer, LukeW and Jared Spool, so it's abound to
be an amazing event!
<http://uxlondon.com/>
Carson Workshops
The Whuffie Factor - Using the Power of Social Networks to Build Your
Business - Tara Hunt
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Date: 22-June-09
City: London (UK)
Everyone knows about blogs and social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
And they've heard about someone who has used them to grow a huge customer
base. Everyone wants to be hands-on, grass roots and interactive. But what
does this mean? And more to the point, how do you do it?
<http://carsonworkshops.com/2009/tarahunt/index.html>
UX Australia 2009
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Dates: 25-Aug-09 to 27-Aug-09
City: Canvberra (Australia)
UX Australia 2009 is Australia's premier user experience design conference,
with inspiring and practical presentations, covering a range of topics about
how to design great experiences for people.
<http://www.uxaustralia.com.au/conference-2009>
Carson Workshops
Design Secrets of digg.com's User Interface - Daniel Burka
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Date: 08-Sept-09
City: London (UK)
Web 2.0 is focused on user participation, so how can you promote interaction
on your site? As designers and product people, our focus is on developing
wonderful user experiences where people can come together to participate in
meaningful and useful ways. With social sites, this is doubly critical as
our sites are fundamentally powered by users interacting with one another.
This workshop will focus on design strategies for lowering the barriers to
participation, adapting to user behavior, promoting positive behaviors,
managing scale, and creating intuitive user experiences.
<http://carsonworkshops.com/2009/danielburka/index.html>
Web Application Design Training Workshop
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Date & city:
24th March Melbourne (Australia)
7th April Sydney (Australia)
5th May Brisbane (Australia)
18th August Adelaide (Australia)
20th Oct Canberra (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable web
applications - one day course. 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. Includes usability of Rich Internet Applications and AJAX.
<http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-applications.html>
Interaction Design Training Workshop
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Date & city:
25th March Melbourne (Australia)
8th April Sydney (Australia)
6th May Brisbane (Australia)
20th May Perth (Australia)
19th August Adelaide (Australia)
21st Oct Canberra (Australia)
Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites - one day course. 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.
<http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/interaction-design.html>
Web Usability Training Course
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Date & city:
10th March Sydney (Australia)
1st April Brisbane (Australia)
19th May Perth (Australia)
16th June Melbourne (Australia)
28th July Adelaide (Australia)
1st Dec Canberra (Australia)
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.
<http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-usability.html>
Usability Evaluation & Testing Training Workshop
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Date & city:
11th March Sydney (Australia)
2nd April Brisbane (Australia)
21st May Perth (Australia)
17th June Melbourne (Australia)
29th July Adelaide (Australia)
2nd Dec Canberra (Australia)
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.
<http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/evaluation-and-testing.html>
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JOBS
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Special job
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APEX is currently seeking persons with web site management skills who
would accept nominations for the position of Director of Web
Development. Please see further information on this position below.
Prerequisite:
The Director of Web Development would preferably be a current APEX
Member or a person who would become a Member of APEX prior to the
election being held for the position.
Term of Office:
The Director of Web Development serves for a term of two years which
shall be calculated from the first day of the month that he or she
assumes office.
Selection:
The Director of Web Development is nominated by the Members of the
Boardof Directors and elected by a simple majority of votes cast by the
Membership.
Duties:
The Director of Web Development reports to the Director of Operations
and is in charge of and has full authority regarding design and
maintenance of the APEX web site. The Director of Web Development, with
the assistance of the Director of Operations and Director of
Memberships, maintains an updated listing of the Membership on the APEX
web site.
The Director of Web Development may form committees or assign
volunteersas needed to assist in his or her duties.
Further duties information:
( a ) Skill level required: Proficient skills in the areas of XHTML 1.0
Strict and CSS Validation plus Level AAA Conformance W3C-WAI.
( b ) Time input required: The web site has less than 30 pages with
pages requiring constant updating being the Members page ( Member
changes, date of updating plus a once weekly Link Check ) and the
Structure and Staff page ( whenever individual Board of Directors
Elections are completed. )
( c ) Assistance: This will be available as and when required.
( d ) Site access management: Available through FTP and / or through an
online Domain Control Panel.
Voting Rights:
The Director of Web Development's vote counts as one vote within the
Board of Directors.
If you wish to express your interest in being nominated for this
position please contact our APEX Director of Operations at
[email protected]
Job 1
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Needed:
Sydney based Freelance Adobe Developer (probably a months work) can be done
evenings if it suits your schedule. To create a simple 3D application with
collision detection and external hardware control for a driving school.
Using Adobe Director
They have an idea a bit like the car game where they build a virtual
"driving lesson" using the peddles and a logitec device car travelling down
the road 40kms hit the brakes etc
Must have least 5 years of experience coding Lingo for Adobe Director.
Must have solid experience with Shockwave 3D and the built-in physics engine
as well as integrating simple external USBXtras in Windows.
Must have 3D object design skills in order to create the 3D environment
(extremely simple 3D world with very basic textures)
Contact Michael on 0416131252
Job 2
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PHP Web Developer at Fatpublisher
Fatpublisher is seeking an Experienced Web Developer for a full time
position with a minimum of three years commercial web development
experience.
We're web geeks!
And we are in love with the web! It's not just our business, it's a personal
passion for all us at Fatpublisher. We love getting the full potential out
of the internet, and using a mix of the design and development tools
available to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients. Does this
sound like you?
The role
You will play an important role in an enthusiastic web agency that produces
extremely usable, visually inspiring websites and applications that
incorporate the latest interface patterns and web technologies.
The role is suited to someone who:
* Highly experienced in programming CSS and (X)HTML in a semantic manner
and meet W3C standards
* Highly experience in OO PHP (version 5) framework based custom and open
source content management systems
* Understands the benefits of web standards, usability and accessibility
* Takes a great deal of pride in the quality of their work, keeps up to
date with web best practice and is aware of the latest in usability
interface patterns i.e. form design, images, links, video and audio
embedding
* Has excellent communication skills and that demonstrates a willingness to
cooperate and engage within a web agency environment
* Is an excellent thinker
Experience in each of the following is required
* 3-5 years commercial experience in Server-side development in OO PHP
(version 5 experience a must)
* 3-5 years commercial experience in XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (libraries such
as JQuery/MooTools)
* MySQL and database design
* Linux experience helpful
* Version control
* Have a working knowledge of design software (e.g. Photoshop)
Remuneration
$60,000 - $85,000 neg.
Expressions of Interest
To express your interest in this role, please send your resume, web
addresses and/or examples of work to [email protected]
Visit out website : http://fatpublisher.com.au
Job 3
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Campaign Monitor is looking for our next designer / customer support legend.
You can look after some of the world's top design firms and have input into
a popular web application. Find out more at
http://www.freshview.com/about/support.aspx
Job 4
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Web developer
newsXpress is looking for a full time web developer with skills in: PHP 5,
Smarty templates, MYSQL query writing, HTML/XHTML and CSS, JavaScript, Ajax
and graphic design.
<http://nxpblog.towersystems.com.au/2009/03/12/web-developer-vacancy.html>
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Did I miss an event, resource or job in your city? If you have an event,
resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any country), please let me
know - [email protected]
Thanks
Russ
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