[IxDA Discuss] Urgent: A call for Detroit, MI-based designers

2009-09-07 Thread Janna Hicks DeVylder
Hi all, Thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Tunstall, organizer of the US National Design Policy Initiative, for bringing to our attention a Detroit-area opportunity. Interaction designers have an opportunity to be involved with an initiative out of the US Department of Commerce, aimed to help American busine

Re: [IxDA Discuss] UX Team Collaboration

2009-09-07 Thread Zack Chomsky
Another vote for subversion and tortoise. Online subversion hosting is pretty cheap. I would only go with an alternate solution if it is better integratd w/ the developers workflow (ie if they are using cvs then use cvs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pos

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Identity Design and Eye Tracking

2009-09-07 Thread Susie Robson
Eye tracking by itself is interesting but I don't think it gives you the real story or the entire story. I was recently involved in a project that combined eye tracking, biometric feedback, and usability observation/testing. Based on writing the reports, it was obvious to me that of those 3, usabil

[IxDA Discuss] Designers sought - politics/media/public opinion

2009-09-07 Thread Zack Chomsky
As the social mood darkens and economy thickens, some people realize that the mainstream media is often a marketing tool for shaping the conversation. Some things are never discussed or mentioned. What is missing is a little more "fact outing" (of things we're not talking about) and "full disclo

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Windows Photo Gallery for user testing?

2009-09-07 Thread Laura Klein
I have another option if PPT doesn't work out for you. With very little HTML, you can easily turn your jpgs into quite interactive wireframes. All you have to do is put the jpg into an HTML document and then create image maps with hot spots. I tend to use Dreamweaver since it has a nice GUI to h

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Windows Photo Gallery for user testing?

2009-09-07 Thread Dante Murphy
Powerpoint is OK for wireframes or screen-sized applications, but if your document is longer than one screen height (and most are) you might have to use a clickable PDF. There are other solutions that require a little bit of technical know-how, but not much...such as HTML pages with image maps

[IxDA Discuss] iPhone app interaction related

2009-09-07 Thread Shivan Kannan
Hello This is iPhone application related. Application UI is already done for S60 phones but we are developing new version for iPhone as well. There is a screen that displays a list of devices. For every device in the list the user can perform one of the following 1. browse into the directory of t

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Windows Photo Gallery for user testing?

2009-09-07 Thread Janna
Stephen, Thanks, I just wrangled a colleague on the phone tonight who said the same thing. I'm excited about this option! Have you had much luck getting a long, scrolling page onto a PPT slide? When I change it to portrait, the whole page gets awfully small and the landscape pages look funny. I may

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Windows Photo Gallery for user testing?

2009-09-07 Thread Stephen Holmes
I hate to say this - given the flame wars a conversation about PowerPoint often brings, but I do use Powerpoint to hold multiple in-sequence screen dumps of the application or web site. It doesn't need to be a HiFi version - you can do it in simple wireframes as well. What you really want to kno

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iPhone Persona Examples?

2009-09-07 Thread Adrian Howard
On 7 Sep 2009, at 22:31, Todd Zaki Warfel wrote: Yup, it's something on our list of to-dos. There are some definite lessons learned from shipping an app using an agile/ux method in 3 days or less. Sooper! Look forward to it ;) Adrian -- http://quietstars.com - twitter.com/adrianh

[IxDA Discuss] Windows Photo Gallery for user testing?

2009-09-07 Thread Janna
Hello fellow IxDers, I am getting ready for some user testing for a web site upgrade. I'm working with a company who is mostly interested in feedback on the taxonomy and general look and feel of each page of their web site. I am using .jpgs for this test. However, I prefer scenario based testing

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iPhone Persona Examples?

2009-09-07 Thread Todd Zaki Warfel
Yup, it's something on our list of to-dos. There are some definite lessons learned from shipping an app using an agile/ux method in 3 days or less. On Sep 7, 2009, at 5:05 PM, Adrian Howard wrote: On 5 Sep 2009, at 00:46, Todd Zaki Warfel wrote: Now, that's funny you should ask. We just d

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iPhone Persona Examples?

2009-09-07 Thread Adrian Howard
On 5 Sep 2009, at 00:46, Todd Zaki Warfel wrote: Now, that's funny you should ask. We just designed and built an iPhone webapp for a non-profit in just 3 days at the recent Agile09 conference (you can see the app by visiting http:// www.manoamano.org/ from an iPhone. Have to use the www. to

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Aside from research, what do you do to relate better to users?

2009-09-07 Thread Adrian Howard
On 4 Sep 2009, at 23:18, Jerome Ryckborst wrote: I'm a PC regular who was "forced" to use an iMac over the past week to complete tasks that were very important to me. I succeeded, but there was plenty of frustration, confusion, and inefficiency. It struck me that this experience will help m

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Questions about Ix10 Proposals

2009-09-07 Thread Dante Murphy
Bill- Thanks for the quick response. Looking forward to the opportunity for feedback from my peers, I think this is a really good way to ensure the most relevant conference for all. Dante From: discuss-boun...@lists.interactiondesigners.com on behalf of Bill

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Questions about Ix10 Proposals

2009-09-07 Thread Bill DeRouchey
Hey Dante, 1. We weren't explicit around the number of proposals you can submit, and a couple people have submitted two. So... you can submit more than one, but nobody will have two selected. That being said, it's still better to go with your best one! 2. We had a little back-and-forth on the tec

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Aside from research, what do you do to relate better to users?

2009-09-07 Thread C K Vijay Bhaskar
Try using only the keyboard instead of the mouse. Search for published and unpublished shortcuts. Use 'Alt' key combination (for windows) to reach a specific command/menu/function. For drawing application, try and use only the options where you are to place a specific circle or square/rectangle via

[IxDA Discuss] [Event] IxDA Helsinki <3 Helsinki Design Week, this Thursday!

2009-09-07 Thread Niemelä Sami
Hello all, IxDA Helsinki meetups will kick off again this week. The date is this Thursday (10.9.) and the place is Nordkapp offices at Kalevankatu 3 A 40 from 6pm. For the program, we’ve got a few little specials figured out for you; First off, the Helsinki Design Week and the Open Studios

[IxDA Discuss] (Apologies for dupes) Still hiring IA's in NYC

2009-09-07 Thread Peter Van Dijck
Still hiring IA's in NYC to start immediately. - You have to be physicially in NYC, and legally allowed to work there. - We're looking for junior, mid-level and experienced IA's. Gotta rock with wireframes. - Working on consumer websites and mobile apps (Android, iPhone, ...) - Cont

[IxDA Discuss] Job - Director of Product Management/User Experience with start up exp - Bay Area , CA - Full time _ Recruiter

2009-09-07 Thread Veena Gowthamchand
Bestica is seeking for a Director of Product Management/User Experience with start up exp in CA Job Responsibilities Collaborate with business, marketing, and technical teams to collect requirements, prioritize enhancements, translate into MRDs/PRDs and drive projects to completion while ma