Re: [IxDA Discuss] Is Collaging Useful

[Löwgren Jonas]

Margoleath,

Here are some collage-related techniques I have used over the years.

Traditional moodboards: Works well to inform visual design aspects of  
screen-based interaction. Does not really support temporal aspects  
(interaction flows).


Cutout animation (see webzone.k3.mah.se/k3jolo/Download/ausdr.pdf):  
Works well to visualize use scenarios that are difficult to express in  
video sketches. Downside is that they are more expensive than video  
sketches to make.


Example catalog (pre-produced collection of distinctive examples  
within the design genre at hand; see webzone.k3.mah.se/k3jolo/ 
visCat/): Works well if used properly to involve non-specialists in  
early phases of design processes, helps other stakeholders understand  
interaction design processes and concerns to a certain extent.  
Downside for non-specialist use (particularly managers) is that the  
catalog cards sometimes stimulate premature or unwarranted decisions  
based on superficial visual preference.


Best regards,
Jonas Löwgren


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sort order for listing languages in setup / settings

[Yohan Creemers]

There is no perfect solution I'm afraid. Using the native language
name seems most logical, but then ordering alphabetically is not
possible. http://www.wikipedia.org/ uses the native language name and
orders by sound.

For choosing a default language, you could use the language
preference of the user.

With each request the browser includes the language preference of the
user. It's stored in the variable HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE and will look
like something as "en-ca,en;q=0.8,fr-ca;q=0.5,fr;q=0.3".

The http_accept_language variable contains a comma separated list of
possible languages/locales, each (optional) with a quotient
indicating the order of importance.

To check your own language setting visit:
http://www.ylab.nl/lab/lang.php

- Yohan



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[IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Michael]

I know there are conventions when using the save and cancel buttons.
Windows for example has the save button on the left and cancel on the
right.

at the moment i have a problem. We use webapplications with pop-up
screens at work. here we have a major discussion goeing on wheter the
save button should be left or right...pfff.

here is an example of a screen. Given that the user works his way
from left top to right bottom i say the save button right.

our developers disagree 

http://yfrog.com/0fpopupwindowp


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[IxDA Discuss] Cultural Differences in Discussion Board Usage

[Carolyn Chandler]

I was talking to someone recently who had heard that there are cultural
differences in the amount of usage of discussion boards. In particular,
she heard that discussion boards are not as frequently used in Europe as
they are in the US, in general. Since we want to encourage adoption of
discussion boards on the company intranet, I'm interested to hear if
anyone has info on:

 

The frequency of use of discussion boards, varied by region

The adoption of discussion boards on a company intranet, especially if
there are cultural differences

Any differences people have noticed when testing discussion boards with
a mix of regions or cultures represented

 

The features we're looking at are pretty typical (posting and replying
to discussions or questions) so my gut feel is that there probably isn't
a huge difference, but I'm trying to figure out how important it is to
make region one of our variables for testing.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

CAROLYN CHANDLER

Manifest Digital
600 W. Chicago Ave. Ste 290
Chicago, IL 60654



 


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sort order for listing languages in setup / settings

[Josh Coe]

I would order by the default language but have the native language
appear next to each entry, like so:
http://is.gd/NqQi
If I needed to represent under ten languages, I would display a grid
of flags with the language spelled out in the native tongue.

See this article for some examples:
http://imagexmedia.com/support/faqs/general-questions/how-should-language-selection-be-displayed-web
And check out the discussion here:
http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200604/indicating_language_choice_flags_text_both_neither/


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sort order for listing languages in setup / settings

[guandai]

Hi,
It is interesting to considerate this question again and again.
Because each language has the pronunciation in English, it is better
to follow one language to make the list. As Microsoft or Google, they
use English alphabet to list whole languages, but they change the text
into original languages. So, sometimes it is hard to find which
English words they are using. Such as, Chinese could be Simple
Chinese,or Zhong Wen. I saw somewhere Google made the list by English
alphabet first, and write the original form in brackets. so people
could know the way of listing, and find out what they want...



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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Good design examples of conversion.

[Tim KG]

If I understand you correctly, you need examples of quantitative data
conversion? (The "content-item" part confused me, sounds like
eCommerce/product-related)
If you are looking for converters, the Yahoo Currency Converter is
pretty simple and intuitive to use:
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter#from=USD;to=EUR;amt=1


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Event] IxDA Vancouver -- Interaction09 Video Redux and Discussion

[Murray Thompson]

Shaun, 

The link you gave included the comma after it. Since if gives you a
404, I don't think it was intentional. I'm thinking you meant: 
http://library.ixda.org/

As I couldn't make it to Vancouver earlier this year, I look forward
to watching the videos. Thanks muchly!


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Yohan Creemers]

Hi Michael,

The position of Save and Cancel is no longer a matter of logic, only
of convention. The best would be to detect which operating system the
visitor is using and place the buttons accordingly. Second best option
is to find out which operating system is used by the majority of the
user base, and follow that convention.

Both Microsoft and Apple offer excellent User Interface Guidelines.
It's advisable to follow the guidelines unless you can motivate why
deviating is better.

Another useful resource is:
http://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/webforms/info/description/

- Yohan



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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Websites that remember you

[Rebecca Whitfield]

I think Amazon does this second tier quite nicely - if you perform
searches when you are not logged in, the next time you come back to
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[IxDA Discuss] Arrival time in a form

[Pietro Desiato]

I was reflecting on the best way to indicate the arrival time in a
form when you are reserving a room and want to communicate it.

At the moment, I have spotted two main designs:

1. A dropdown list with hour value from 00 to 24

2. Two dropdown lists: the first with 1 to 12 values and the second
with am\pm values

In the first case users would have a longer list, in the second two
interactions would be needed (one, if the default value of the second
dropdown is the most used...)

Do you have any best practice \ reccommendations about this?

thanks

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Nils-Erik Gustafsson]

Hi,

if your target users use Apple computers, follow Apple's convention,
having the OK to the right and Cancel to the left. (This is the better
solution from a Human Factor's perspective.)

If your target users use Microsoft Windows applications, follow
Microsoft's conventions, having the OK to the left and Cancel to the
right. (Consistency, above all...)

In either case, have both buttons next to each other, and not as in
your sketch, which follows the now defunct Motif standard,
distributing the buttons across the window's width.


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Josh Coe]

I would not put the Save and Cancel buttons on opposite sides from
each other (via Fitts' Law). Keep the buttons near each other so the
user takes less time to move from one to the other.


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Sudhindra V.]

Hi Michael,
Instead of having Save and Cancel on opposite ends (which is against
convention and Fitts' Law), if you want to provide differentiation between
the 2, use the Yahoo-like Save and Cancel. They have Save as a big button
but Cancel as a rather less-emphatic link.

Sudhindra V.

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Arrival time in a form

[Josh Coe]

Who is your target audience? If it's the entire world, then I'd have
two separate defaults based on location. Otherwise, pick the option
that is more likely to be the standard of the target user. The
usability issue of having a longer list does not outweigh the
usability issue of using the time standard with which the target user
is most familiar.

To follow convention, you should also consider allowing users to
select the minutes field as well, if the system allows this.

"In most countries, computers by default show the time in 24-hour
notation. For example, Windows XP activates the 12-hour notation by
default only if a computer's language and region settings are:

* Albanian
* English (only in Australia, Belize, Canada, Caribbean, Jamaica,
New Zealand, Philippines, Trinidad, South Africa, United States, and
Zimbabwe)
* Greek
* Spanish (only in Mexico and parts of South America)
* Swahili"
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24-hour_clock


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[conetrees]

Hi Michael

I'll echo what Yohan says. Detect the OS. If it's Apple, place
'Cancel' to the left and 'Save' to the right. If it's Windows,
place 'Cancel' to the left and 'Save' to the right.

What Sudhindra mentions is good option to consider too.

You might want to have a look at these articles by Nielsen and Tullis
on placement of OK and Cancel buttons as well:
http://www.theuxbookmark.com/2009/05/interaction-design/ok%u2013cancel-or-cancel%u2013ok-ok-and-cancel-buttons-whats-the-right-order/

-Abhay


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sort order for listing languages in setup / settings

[Mark Hurd]

Apple takes an interesting approach:
http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/

Overall, the languages are broken up by region. Some are listed in
English, some with native characters, and some with both. However,
the common element for each is the icon of the country's flag.

As an English speaker, I find this approach usable, but possibly only
because I can read the regional headings and narrow down the
selection.

I can see how a non-English speaker would have a difficult time
searching for their country's flag when there's at least 50 of them
on that page.  Too many colors, stripes, stars, other similarities
between each.

Mark


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sort order for listing languages in setup / settings

[Jordan, Courtney]

I agree. The shiny white circle at the top of the button-shaped flags
makes the flag colors hard to distinguish or even to tell what color
they should be and it is also hard on the eyes. You lose all the detail
in the periphery of the flag that makes it immediately recognizable to
natives. Also, people aren't used to looking up at a circular flag on
the flagpoles in their respective countries.  

Great example.

Courtney

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Apple takes an interesting approach:
http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/

Overall, the languages are broken up by region. Some are listed in
English, some with native characters, and some with both. However,
the common element for each is the icon of the country's flag.

As an English speaker, I find this approach usable, but possibly only
because I can read the regional headings and narrow down the
selection.

I can see how a non-English speaker would have a difficult time
searching for their country's flag when there's at least 50 of them
on that page.  Too many colors, stripes, stars, other similarities
between each.

Mark


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Lisa Rex]

Try this URL if the above doesn't work:

http://www.theuxbookmark.com/2009/05/interaction-design/ok–cancel-or-cancel–ok-ok-and-cancel-buttons-whats-the-right-order/


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Event] IxDA Vancouver -- Interaction09 Video Redux and Discussion

[Shaun Bergmann]

Thanks Murray!

I primarily use gmail for communicating with the list, and there
appears to be a few challenges with the translation of gmail's
formatting to propagating on the ixda.org site.

The link to the library in the original gmail message is nested, and
works properly, but it lost that formatting here.

There must be a posting guideline somewhere on this site that
documents the special characters one can use to Quote, Bullet list,
Italicize, nest links etc.  Anybody know if that exists?

Thanks again
Shaun


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Conan Team to IXDA members]: Paying job posts to fund IXDA activities&other issues

[maria]

Hello again,

first of all, thank you so much for participating and giving your
contribution to this thread, we picked up so much from it...

Now comes the time to pick up ideas... Whould you have any further
suggestion about how to manage job or similar posts for IXDA
community, please, come up...

I've noticed a great activity on linkedin for that concerning the
ixda group... Would that of carrying hiring manager to post job
opportunities through linked-in be an idea? Does anyone of you use
linked-in to host their portfolio and what is your opinion about it?

Thank you once more...


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Jack Moffett]

This topic comes up often. Check out the following threads:

http://www.ixda.org/discuss.php?post=25587
http://www.ixda.org/discuss.php?post=15561
http://www.ixda.org/discuss.php?post=16084

Best,
Jack


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Most people make the mistake of
thinking design is what it looks like…
People think it's this veneer—
that the designers are handed this box
and told, "Make it look good!"

That's not what we think design is.
It's not just what it looks like and feels like.
Design is how it works.

- Steve Jobs


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Jack Moffett]

On Jun 3, 2009, at 10:19 PM, Josh Coe wrote:


I would not put the Save and Cancel buttons on opposite sides from
each other (via Fitts' Law). Keep the buttons near each other so the
user takes less time to move from one to the other.



On Jun 4, 2009, at 5:55 AM, Sudhindra V. wrote:


Hi Michael,
Instead of having Save and Cancel on opposite ends (which is against
convention and Fitts' Law)...



That doesn't make any sense at all. There is no reason to move the  
mouse from one of these buttons to the other. You pick one of them.  
Fitt's law doesn't enter into it.


Best,
Jack



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[IxDA Discuss] Mozilla Labs Design Challenge Entry ... Favitabs

[Grady Kelly]

Hello Everyone,

I thought I would also share my submission to the Mozilla Design Challenge:
Reinventing Tabs in the Browser ...

http://www.favitabs.com

Any thoughts or feedback are welcome.

Grady Kelly
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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Mozilla Labs Design Challenge Entry ... Favitabs

[Thomas Davies]

Nice entry there, I really like the Draws concept. However, I was  
always led to believe that using text was significantly better than  
icons or pictures when trying to describe an item, which is why I feel  
that just using favicons might be an issue.


The fullscreen view is also very nice, but could be improved by  
considering Wei Zhou's implementation that used the user's location  
and other information than just time to sort through previously opened  
tabs.


Wei Zhou's LifeStream - http://weizhoudesign.com/project1.html

On 4 Jun 2009, at 16:21, Grady Kelly wrote:


Hello Everyone,

I thought I would also share my submission to the Mozilla Design  
Challenge:

Reinventing Tabs in the Browser ...

http://www.favitabs.com

Any thoughts or feedback are welcome.

Grady Kelly
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Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Conan Team to IXDA members]: Paying job posts to fund IXDA activities&other issues

[Jaanus Kase]

As someone doing some hiring/recruiting and also having used paid
postings, here's my 2c:

I would pay for the job posting IF it was syndicated across both
Coroflot and IxDA. I would NOT pay a double fee to post to both
Coroflot and IxDA, in that case I'd just stick with Coroflot. When
making a posting, it would be great to select the categories and have
the posting posted to either Coroflot, IxDA or both, depending on the
position in question (some are more relevant for one and some for the
other).


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Nice Research on Persona Effectiveness

[frank long]

Thank you all for reading my paper and for contributing to this lively
discussion. I have received a lot of queries both by mail and on the
discussion boards so apologies if it takes me a while to reply to
direct questions regarding the research.

I suppose that I should set a few things straight from the outset.

I conducted the research from a neutral stand point. As an
interaction design consultant, I have some experience working with
personas, and I have seen them succeed and fail in various projects.
I was curious as to what impact the persona-based design approach
actually has the design process and ultimately the design solution.

My research was conducted as scientifically as possible
(unfortunately some compromise was unavoidable) - and I took great
care to give the same information to the 3 groups - albeit in
different formats. Same brief, same requirements, same functionality.
The difference was that the control group received raw research data
(facts figures etc) while the other 2 teams received personas built
from this data. I provided image boards to the control group to
visualise the descriptions of the users home and environment given to
the other 2 groups as part of the persona description.

To be effective my research had to have a limited scope. I was not
looking at how to conduct user research or create effective personas
etc. At the end of the project I was able to measure the differences
between the groups, based on the final design work, anonymous
questionnaires and on group interviews with students and tutors.

Based on my findings I can say that personas did make a difference,
both in the usability of the final designs and the team dynamics of
the designers involved. Many of the differences were in areas that
cannot be easily measured such as 'motivation' 'empathy' and
'enthusiasm'. Other factors such as usability were easier to assess
empirically. 

The findings show that using personas as a design tool was more
effective in creating 'user-centred' solutions than not using them.
It does not claim that they are a silver bullet solution, in fact the
feedback form both tutors and students point to some of the pitfalls
inherent in the technique.

In particular I believe that the quality of research behind personas
is critical to their success (although 'creating' personas was
outside the scope of this research paper). Much has been made about
the fictional element of personas and how this deviation from
'actual fact' is the weak link with the technique, making personas
scientifically unreliable. 

Personas are a design tool - not a scientific instrument. Design is a
creative method for solving problems. Personas are a technique that
makes it easier to visualise the end user and empathise with their
goals and tasks

My research shows that there is some evidence to show that personas
are effective in this regard. I don't claim that it answers the
debate once and for all, but it does show that there is some evidence
in their favour.

Finally, I would not describe myself as a 'persona advocate' - I
dont believe that they work in every situation or with every design
team. As I said at the outset, I have seen them work and fail. I
think the fundamental problem is that they are a complex tool that
seems rather simple to use, but in fact requires great skill and
aptitude. By conducting humble research such as my own, we can
achieve a better understanding of how they work and ultimately how
best to use them.

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Elana Glazer]

I agree with Sudhindra. I would have a Submit button and a cancel
link. (Alternately, you could use a colored button for Submit and a
less obvious color (i.e. gray) for Cancel.)

Both these options will serve the same objective - providing a cue
which option is best for moving forward, while providing a way
"out" should the user not want to complete the task. 

In both cases, the location of the main button (Submit) is less
relevant since it is the visual cue, not placement, that is aiding
the user select the most appropriate action.



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[IxDA Discuss] [Job] Visual Interaction Designer, Chicago, IDEO, FT

[Megan Weibler]

International design consultancy IDEO is seeking a Visual Interaction
Designer for our Chicago office. The candidate should be a design thinker
and craftsperson, be able to thoughtfully contribute in a team environment
during a project¹s user research and concept development phases, and be
passionate about expressing interactions in visual form through clear and
creative user interfaces. The responsibilities of this position will vary
depending on the project, but the candidate should be comfortable
participating in all parts of the user-centered design process and with
creating deliverables at varying levels of fidelity: from quickly
communicating a concept¹s value proposition to final artwork and
specifications delivered to a developer.
 
Candidates should have a background in visual communication and 3+ years of
professional experience in user interface design. He or she should possess a
broad understanding of related deliverables including information
architecture diagrams, interaction flows, wireframes, screen mockups,
interactive demos, and UI specifications. The position will require
designing interactions for many mediums including web, mobile,
medical/consumer devices, and vehicles. A portfolio that focuses on a single
medium, such as the web, is acceptable only if the candidate can also
demonstrate interest and ability to apply his or her skills more broadly.
 
Qualified candidates should have led the design of one or more complex
applications or services and a have a general understanding of the methods
involved, including participatory design, rapid iterative prototyping, and
asset optimization.
 
Requirements:



o  3+ years visual UI experience.
o  Strong visual communication skills with a dedication to detail and
consistency.
o  Be able to work collaboratively with other disciplines including
communication, industrial, environmental, engineering, and business
designers. 
o  Understand user-research and testing methodologies.
o  Contribute to product/service ideation and concept development.
o  Translate high-level objectives and design principles into interaction
flows and information architecture diagrams.
o  Create visual UI designs that embody product/service function and brand,
including production screen layouts, color palettes, typography, user
interface elements, buttons, icons, etc.
o  Communicate design rationale verbally and visually to colleagues and
clients.
o  Knowledge of practical benefits and limitations of relevant technologies.
o  Design and prototype interface transitions.
o  Proficient with the Adobe CS4 suite.



About IDEO
 
Widely recognized as a world leader in the design of products, services,
environments, and strategies, IDEO uses human-centered design thinking to
help our clients grow their businesses. Applying our holistic and highly
integrated methodologies to significant design, brand, and technical
challenges, IDEO not only seeks to deliver high value to clients and
end-users, but to contribute positively to society as a whole.
 
IDEO¹s more than 550 design thinkers are experts in industrial design,
interaction design, engineering, business factors, human factors, and
communication design, among other disciplines. Together, we create
communities and cultures rich in ideas, experiences, and empathy that
uniquely define each of our eight locations: Chicago, Munich, Boston, New
York, London, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Shanghai.
 
IDEO Chicago, which opened in 1990 and is currently located in downtown
Evanston, a suburb just north of the city, will be relocating to a new, more
centralized location in downtown Chicago in the Fall of this year. A
bustling studio of 50+ individuals, IDEO Chicago is home to a talented
design community composed of human factors researchers, business factors
specialists, engineers, and industrial, interaction, environment, and
communication designers from around the world. We specialize in‹but never
limit ourselves to‹designing products, services, and business strategies for
clients in the medical, financial, retail, consumer goods, auto, and food
and beverage industries.

To Apply

If you are interested in being Visual Interaction Designer for our Chicago
office and feel our company would be a good fit for you, please download
your resume and portfolio samples to http://www.ideo.com/culture/careers/.
Additional references and work samples may be requested later in the
application process.
 


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[IxDA Discuss] [JOB]: Interaction & Service Designer - Fjord London, UK

[Alex von Feldmann]

Fjord is Europe’s leading cross-platform design agency. We are running a
growing operation with offices in our four talent hubs: London, Helsinki,
Berlin and New York. Currently, Fjord London is looking for a self-motivated
team member who is passionate about interactive media and delivering
excellent quality solutions to leading companies in media, telecoms and
internet information provision.

To apply, please visit http://fjordnet.com/vacancies and follow the
instructions. To find more about Fjord, please visit http://fjordnet.com

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Job description

Interaction & Service Designer

Fjord employs open, flexible and extremely creative people. The projects we
win push the capabilities of our people at all levels. You must be up for a
challenge and have the self-sufficiency and mental resources to flourish in
a very demanding but rewarding creative environment.

Key tasks / responsibilities

At Fjord we expect our interaction designers to have a broad view of product
and service design. We generally work on highly strategic projects that
require an understanding of complex service ecosystems. A deep knowledge of
delivery platforms, cutting edge technology developments and the marketplace
are essential for great service design. Demonstrating an awareness and
enthusiasm for this holistic approach to design would be highly beneficial.

Interaction Designers at Fjord are responsible for creating service concepts
and designing user interfaces and:
• User & Design Research.
• Trend-spotting.
• Usability Reviews & User Testing.
• Comparative reviewing and Service benchmarking.
• Concept development, Service Mapping, Interaction Design Modelling.
• Information Architecture, Interface/interaction Design.
• Visual Design.
• Interaction development, Flash prototyping.
• Design documentation, UI/functional specification writing.

Whilst we appreciate that each individual possesses a different distribution
of skills, we look for multidisciplinary people who can fulfil a range of
project roles. For this particular role we are seeking an Interaction
designer with a real capability in visual design and flash programming.

Other responsibilities

• To comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• To adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment &
materials provided.
• To perform other related duties as and when required.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Candidates for the role must have prior experience designing applications
that balance user needs, commercial interests, and technological
constraints.
• Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years experience or a relevant degree.
• Experience designing for mobile devices is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic, highly creative, with a professional, positive ‘can do’
attitude and an excellent team player.
• Willingness to travel overseas, possibly up to a two weeks at a time.

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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Will Meurer]

Here's a great article by Luke Wroblewski that might help:
http://www.lukew.com/resources/articles/PSactions.asp.


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Josh Coe]

@Jack:
It makes sense to me; the user could be about to save and then decide
to cancel, or vice versa. These are two very related options and
should be adjacent.


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Re: [IxDA Discuss] Save and Canvel buttons in popup screen

[Jim Drew]

I say it doesn't matter. Users won't experience massive confusion and  
be unable to deal with things. Odds are that they have seen buttons in  
each position before, yet they still live.


And if it doesn't matter, it isn't worth fighting over.

Just keep the order the same throughout the app, and you're fine.

-- Jim
   Via my iPhone

On Jun 3, 2009, at 8:43 PM, Michael  wrote:


I know there are conventions when using the save and cancel buttons.
Windows for example has the save button on the left and cancel on the
right.

at the moment i have a problem. We use webapplications with pop-up
screens at work. here we have a major discussion goeing on wheter the
save button should be left or right...pfff.

here is an example of a screen. Given that the user works his way
from left top to right bottom i say the save button right.

our developers disagree

http://yfrog.com/0fpopupwindowp


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[IxDA Discuss] recap on facebook redesign

[Jarod Tang]

Hi there,

two links ( google
trend,
alexa  ) clues facebook's march
redesign hit
the right place again.

Cheers,
-- Jarod

-- 
http://designforuse.blogspot.com/

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[IxDA Discuss] Internet Week NYC: How digital technology is transforming the City Experience

[Will Tschumy]

Please join us tomorrow, June 5th at 1pm at The Microsoft Gallery (414 W 14th 
St, NY, 
NY).

As part of Internet Week NY, a Schematic panel will speak on how digital 
technology is transforming the city experience-physical structures, 
communities, and the everyday rituals that make urban living exciting and 
challenging. Our objective: to provide insight into what's already changing, 
the enabling technologies behind this transformation, and the challenges we 
face on the path to making the always-on, always-connected city a reality. 
Topics include how we'll be meeting up, trekking, staying informed and 
experiencing news and entertainment in the digital city.

Don't miss it!

___
William Tschumy
Microsoft
User Experience Evangelist
william.tsch...@microsoft.com
c 415.420.3746

Blog: http://ux-strategy.com
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/wctschumy

Microsoft UXE Blog: 
http://design-for-innovation.com
Design: http://www.microsoft.com/design
Tools: http://www.microsoft.com/expression


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