Re: [IxDA Discuss] DEFINE: Affordance

2008-03-21 Thread Katie Albers
You see, here's the problem...technically an affordance does not permit a certain type of use, but rather makes it clear through the object's form, location and generally the circumstances of its existence -- that the object is to be used in a particular way. That may very well be what you

Re: [IxDA Discuss] DEFINE: Affordance

2008-03-21 Thread antonio rizzo
%u2026 following my previous post Thus, in our brain exists neuron deputed to the coding of objective, named visuo-motor neuron (which match the intuition of Gibson). But, for how astonishing was this discovery, it was nothing in respect to the next step made by the Rizzolatti%u2019s group, that

Re: [IxDA Discuss] DEFINE: Affordance

2008-03-21 Thread David Conrad
Just out of sheer curiosity, is that essentially the same as saying, A property in which the physical characteristics of an object or environment {inform the user of} its function. This seems a little more in-line with Robert's (well-put) definition. On Mar 20,2008, at 12:20 , Angel Marquez

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Valuable courses for interaction Designers

2008-03-21 Thread mark schraad
In order if importance: 1 A cog psych course - sensation, perception cognition - leave the eye tracking machine alone 2 A behavioral psych course 3 A basic Anthropology/ethnographic course Note the emphasis on people, not technology. Of course if your undergrad is in any one of these feels you

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sign-up experience

2008-03-21 Thread Michael Moore
Just today I had to use a registration process that was so abysmally bad that I felt I needed to share. I'm one of the (apparently many) people here who've switched from Mac to PC and one of my clients requires a Cisco client to access their VPN. So I head over to Cisco.com to find out if they

Re: [IxDA Discuss] DEFINE: Affordance

2008-03-21 Thread Rob Tannen
A little more depth on this topic: The original meaning of affordance (in the context of Gibsonian psychology) is a RELATIONSHIP. The relationship exists between an actor and the environment and/or object. The classic example is that a chair affords sitting - but that is an

Re: [IxDA Discuss] What's exciting in Adobe Thermo?

2008-03-21 Thread Charusmitha Ram
Oleg, What is most compelling to me, as an Interaction Designer, is that Thermo would allow me to do rapid prototyping using some very simple interactions. I usually create my wireframes in InDesign and publish them as PDFs. Thermo would save a lot of time and effort when I need to create these

[IxDA Discuss] [job] Interaction Design Trainer, Istanbul, Turkey, FoA, Contract

2008-03-21 Thread oguzhan ozcan
The Foundation of Advertising (FoA) and Turkish Association of Advertising Agencies (TAAA) are applying to a call for proposals opened by the EU for “improving the employment prospects of currently unemployed young graduates”. The project aims at providing training in interactive media

[IxDA Discuss] looking for name of BA program

2008-03-21 Thread oguzhan ozcan
Dear List member I am looking for undergraduate program titled exactly interactive media design or interaction design in Europe ( except UK) --- Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Ozcan http://oguzhan.ozcan.info http://interaktif.tasarim.okulu.info

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Valuable courses for interaction Designers

2008-03-21 Thread Dan Saffer
Typography Sketching and Modeling Design Theory Mapping and Diagramming Conceptual Modeling Design Research These are the ones I find myself referring to/thinking about/putting into practice repeatedly. Dan Welcome to the

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Why Import/Export - A broken metaphor. More Semantic thoughts from the underground.

2008-03-21 Thread Matt Theakston
When is it too late to change an accepted cultural convention in the computer world? I ran into to albeit lighthearted taboo at work when i made it clear i had to look at the keyboard when i typed. Everyone(for the most part) accepts qwerty. we've learned broken metaphors, and adapted to

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB]-User Experience Architect-San Diego- Acquity Group-Recruiter-Alexa Baise-Contract

2008-03-21 Thread Baise, Alexa
Good afternoon! We're looking for experienced User Experience professionals in the San Diego area to partner with and support multiple projects throughout the year. We currently have two separate opportunities that will both last for 12 weeks. This is a unique opportunity to help

Re: [IxDA Discuss] DEFINE: Affordance

2008-03-21 Thread ScottL
I would agree that the term is less than perfectly communicative but from my own opinion I think this has come from Normans second interpretation of the term and where 'perceived affordances' has dirtied the waters and where Norman has openly admitted that has had to spend much time in

[IxDA Discuss] Interaction design and tissues

2008-03-21 Thread Steve.Boyd
I encountered this interaction design a few minutes ago and it moved me to post :) I've been sick all week with a sinus infection and have gone through several boxes of tissues at home and work. Our brand of choice for the home is Kleenex. No affiliation, just personal preferance. At work they

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Interaction design and tissues

2008-03-21 Thread Maxim Soloviev
Excellent example, thank you :) Another thing I recently read about is that Russian soldiers back in Afganistan started to put tracer bullet closer to the bottom of their magazines. In this case they know when magazine is going to be empty soon (there is visual difference in shooting with regular

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Valuable courses for interaction Designers

2008-03-21 Thread dave malouf
Maybe it is just that titles aren't saying it and it is in the coursework, but I haven't seen any studio classes. My two were Drawing/Sketching for Product Design Studio Product Design Studio. Studio courses in general to me are key to ANY design education just not IxD. They are the cornerstone

Re: [IxDA Discuss] DEFINE: Affordance

2008-03-21 Thread ScottL
Would you consider the term defined as A property in which the physical characteristics of an object or environment {inform the user of} its function. To sufficiently clarify the following ? -An affordance exists relative to the action capabilities of a particular actor. -The existence of an

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Sign-up experience

2008-03-21 Thread vlad
Jeff: right. Thanks for pointing this out. I agree. They probably do a good job blocking spam behind the doors... Your question still remains, though (how to convince skeptics), and I can't think of a better solution than some sort of disclaimer or something. Michael: so very interesting. People