Re: [IxDA Discuss] Itching for haptic feedback

Hey Jerome, nothing very tactile at the lab nowadays, but you can check out the research of the very talented Ivan Poupyrev from Sony CSL in Japan: http://ivanpoupyrev.com/projects/tactile.php and apparently it had been implemented in some Sony products http://ivanpoupyrev.com/products/index.php

[IxDA Discuss] [Event] Portland, OR - Reading and Collaborating in a Digital Age - Wednesday July 8 at 7pm (CHIFOO: Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon)

Reading is an inherently social experience: what we read and how we read it is shaped by who we know and the broader communities we belong to. With that in mind, Cathy will take a fresh look at the future of eBooks and how we get there from here. In particular, she will share some findings from a b

[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer, Philadelphia, PA, Oracle, Full Time

Job Posting Title : IRC1228105 Job Title: User Experience Developer 3-ProdDev Organization Name: Oracle Primavera Global Business Unit Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia) Job Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time, Employee Status Telecommute: No Travel: No Department Description The developm

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Question about survey design

We've encountered a similar situation, and it was better to include the choices with each question vs. a matrix, even though we used the same scale/choices for every question. The problem with a matrix is page length. If people scrolled down and couldn't see the choices, they'd forget what they w

[IxDA Discuss] What are the skills of an Interaction Designer

Hello everybody, Since I am a new design student, I wonder what are the skills that an Interaction designer requires to be able to make mark in the outside world. As in what are the things that he must know ? Specific softwares, Desigbn approaches, books etc. Can someone guide ? Thanks for your prr

[IxDA Discuss] UX Week Independence Day Pricing Extended Through July 12th!

Special $1,776 Independence Day Pricing Extended!! through July 12th Hi there, Our special Independence Day pricing has been so popular, we've decided to keep it going through this week. In case you missed it the first time around, we're offering UX Weekregistration for $1

Re: [IxDA Discuss] The Essential Characteristics of User Experience (a language of critique)

David (Rondeau), That's precisely the difference between "Design 'for' user experience" against "Designing User experience". There is stream of thought which says as a designer you can only design 'for' an intended experience as you have no control over the 'actual experience' the user might have i

Re: [IxDA Discuss] The Essential Characteristics of User Experience (a language of critique)

I look forward to your additions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43338 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To pos

[IxDA Discuss] JOB: NJ + NYC: freelance JR CONTENT STRATEGIST / PROOFREADER / ENGLISH MAJOR with digi exp (recruiter)

Hi IxDA'ers---apologies for x-post I have an *urgent* role for a top-ranked agency client of mine---will y'all be so kind as to forward this around your content strategy + NJ networks? I'd really appreciate the help! They are seeking a FREELANCE JR. CONTENT STRATEGIST or PROOFREADER w

Re: [IxDA Discuss] The Essential Characteristics of User Experience (a language of critique)

Dave (Malouf), I agree that these 5 essentials are very one dimensional, more = better. Their "essential" nature defines that. The characteristics defined in the second part of the diagram (coming as soon as I can find a few hours) are actually each double ended scales where neither end implies goo

[IxDA Discuss] IxDA Local Oslo

Dear IxDA's We have taken the first steps in starting a local group in Oslo, Norway. We are aiming to have our first event this fall and would like to hear from anyone interested in attending or contributing. Initially we are aiming to arrange an informal gathering to meet other members, talk sh

[IxDA Discuss] [Event] Chicago IxDA July Event - Rapid Prototyping

Hello fellow Chicagoans, Please join us on Wednesday, July 15th for our next Chicago IxDA gathering! Erik Klimczak of Clarity Consulting will be discussing rapid prototyping. The need for iterative design and rapid prototyping has become crucial in meeting deadlines and keeping clients satisfied

[IxDA Discuss] On education: Different take on programs

I work out of Boulder, CO in the summer and I got my M.A. and Ph.D. in Cog. Psych at CU many years ago. This is the first I've heard of the program in Boulder. I e-mailed the organizer and will let the list know what I find out when I talk to him. Theo Theo Mandel www.theomandel.com t...@

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Itching for haptic feedback

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Jerome Ryckborst wrote: > Does anyone out there who works on the hardware side of interaction design > want to give me an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) for my dream? Is this 10 > years off, or 20? We don't have great hardware visibility except when we get to work

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Local in Rome

Well done, Pietro! I'll give you my support ;) .zN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43052 Welcome to the Interaction Design Asso

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] : Junior Information Architect / User Experience Designer - Edinburgh, UK - Permanent

We're looking for a junior information architect / user experience designer to join Bunnyfoot Edinburgh. We're a user centred design agency (particularly skilled with usability testing), we work with friendly clients and have some stellar projects in the works. Recent work by Bunnyfoot UK includes

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Local in Rome

hi, i'm from Roma, and i'm interested! count me in! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43052 Welcome to the Interaction Design Associat

[IxDA Discuss] Job: Lead User Experience Designer; Company: Method; Location: New York; Full-time

Create and direct excellent user experience design and deliverables for Method projects, according to user-centered design principles and Method standards. The Lead User Experience Designer will be the voice on a project for Method’s UX approach, within the project team and in interactions with cli

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Itching for haptic feedback

Jerome, I don't have an ETA for your dream, but I have the same sort of dream - actually, I had a real dream and blogged about it. I have a few links on the following blog post that might point you in the right direction: "Last night I dreamt about haptic touch-screen overlays..." http://interac

[IxDA Discuss] [Event] Interest in a Montreal IXDA face-to-face in September?

I'm seeking fellow Montrealers to organize (or just attend) an IXDA face-to-face in Montreal next September. Please contact me if you are interested. Best, Louis B. Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to th

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Itching for haptic feedback

i think the media lab @ mit has continued to work on some stuff along these lines with several projects. http://www.media.mit.edu/research/groups-projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43401 __

[IxDA Discuss] Question about survey design

I'm working on a survey for our users as part of an effort to get quantitative data that will feed both into metrics and into a persona project. I'm asking about usage and using the SUS for the metrics piece. My question regards the layout of the questions and responses. Is there any work out th

Re: [IxDA Discuss] The Essential Characteristics of User Experience (a language of critique)

It seems to me that if we are going to have a true critique of the user experience, we actually have to step back and consider that there are 2 parts to the actual experience. First is the design%u2014the system, product, service, or whatever, that we create. Ostensibly, if we are user experience

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Local in Rome

Hi! Normally, what need for create a IxDA group? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43052 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association

[IxDA Discuss] Itching for haptic feedback

I'm just itching for haptic feedback. I read about mobile-phone screens that have the capacity to simulate a clicking feel, so a flat screen pushes back to mimic what your finger would feel if there were a mechanical button to press. I'd like that, but on a much larger scale. I want something the

Re: [IxDA Discuss] In search of: form design pattern

As for accordions, we'll be publishing a beta Accordion pattern in the Yahoo! library fairly soon. Sorry to be a tease about it, but we have blogged about it[1] and even run a survey (I'll be reporting on results from that this week as I revise the draft of the pattern). --xian [1] http://www

Re: [IxDA Discuss] In 10 words or less, what is software design to you?

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 11:08 PM, Russell Wilson wrote: > *So I’m interested… in 10 words or less, what is software design to you?* > Enter more than one if you like (as seperate comments). > Hi Russell, Here's mine: Making digital things that work for people. I'm surprised (not really) at the a

Re: [IxDA Discuss] In search of: form design pattern

On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 4:57 PM, Alan Wexelblat wrote: > I'm debating using different > chunking patterns such as an accordian or tabbed form and wondered if > anyone had an example of a favorite pattern they would recommend. > Hi Alan, Quince has a number of patterns related to layout includin

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where is the "Sign In" on Amazon.com?

I've had the same problem with Amazon, and had to actually train myself to look for that other link when I have to sign in (which has been sometimes necessary, if, for example, i want to see a wish list, but am on an unfamiliar computer). I don't buy the idea that users don't look for sign-in. I'

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Local in Rome

Oh piter, you're a f** genius!! Totally agree w you. Let's do it. How many of you are ready?? On Jul 6, 2:20 pm, Pietro Desiato wrote: > Hi all, > > it's good to hear from you! At this point, I think that it could be > a good idea to have an Italian IxDA group. I have received also some > ema

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Local in Rome

Hi all, it's good to hear from you! At this point, I think that it could be a good idea to have an Italian IxDA group. I have received also some emails about the group and I invite the ones who may be interested in participating at this discussion :) thanks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Aptitude tests for interaction designers and practitioners of related fields

I´m wondering - are there any assessment tests out there? Something like "copytests"? Does anyone have any examples? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=43375 __

Re: [IxDA Discuss] In 10 words or less, what is software design to you?

I always thought that software design was more the programming side of things: from architecture down to the algorithm level; not what we do. It should (ideally, if humans are to be using it) include work that we do, but there is a load more that is nothing to do with us, unless we're specifically