Re: [IxDA Discuss] MS in Interaction Design, Usability, User Research, User Experience, Information Architect

Yes Kristen, I will go through them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=47423 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical "fold" - what to do?

Just a thought (and probably a bad one because it may change your scheme) is that the menu isn't too dissimilar from the main content background. If the menu was more distinct, it may offer more of a clue that it continues below the fold. >From my own experience, most users are happy with scrollin

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] Interaction Designer, Chicago, gravitytank, Fulltime

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[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] UX Designer, Falmouth, ME, Tyler Technologies, Fulltime

My employer is hiring! Come join a growing group of UX Professionals at Tyler Technologies who are designing the next generation ERP software used by municipalities, local government and schools. We’re located in Falmouth, Maine, just outside of Portland, which recently received accolades as Bon A

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical "fold" - what to do?

Some really great suggestions here. Thanks, all! We're going to toy with some of these suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=47522 __

[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Connection Planner, Seattle, FILTER (Recruiter), Direct-hire, Full-time

FILTER has a unique direct-hire opportunity for someone who is interested in developing creative ideas and fostering meaningful interactions between people and brands. We're seeking a Connection Planner to work at an innovative, creative company located in Seattle. The Connection Planner will infl

[IxDA Discuss] Participate virtually in the 2009 U.S. National Design Policy Summit

Please see the invitation from Dori Tunstall below. I will be attending next week, representing IxDA. thanks, Janna DeVylder President, IxDA The 2009 U.S. National Design Policy Summit is two weeks away. While limited space means th

Re: [IxDA Discuss] MS in Interaction Design, Usability, User Research, User Experience, Information Architect

I think only you can answer that question, Sourabh. Each program has a different focus with different courses. You'll have to go through them, look at the course descriptions and figure out which one is right for you. It's not like a Bachelors degree where no matter where you go, the courses are

Re: [IxDA Discuss] MS in Interaction Design, Usability, User Research, User Experience, Information Architect

As suggested in blog, I have sent an email request to solve the curiosity, whether or not GRE is necessary for graduate application. I agree with everyone, but on the other hand those who have English their first language with work experience, it is obviously good for them because they are aware ab

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical "fold" - what to do?

Pretty! While trying to predict visitor viewport size or zoom level has limited value, it looks like this design will display at least two filters as far as the first 'All' under the 2nd filter at normal zoom level and 425px of height. Showing this much informs that there are more choices availab

[IxDA Discuss] Wordpress category or tagged listings

I am looking for a script for syndicating category and tagged news listings from a WordPress blog so they can appear in a sidebar on a non-Wordpress site. Unfortunately I can only find tools for doing it within the original Wordpress site. Anyone have a good source? I'm trying to avoid having to

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical "fold" - what to do?

You're generous application of whitespace (or blackspace in your case..) is admirable and it makes the page really easy to read at a glancebut its also the cause of your problem. If you're not willing to sacrifice by reducing the vertical spacing between items, you could try cutting some of th

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Survey design

This is good advice. I like to ask people doing surveys to list business and user experience (or other goals) explicitly and then link any question directly to those goals. There should always be a link between business goals, user experience goals, and specific questions. It is useful to create

[IxDA Discuss] [EVENT] Second IxDA Munich Meeting on 23.11.2009

Hey all, The second IxDA meeting in Munich is confirmed: 19:00, November 23, 2009. At IDEO: Hochbrückenstrasse 6, 80331 Munich. Keep in touch at the IxDA Munich website: http://www.ixdamunich.de/ Alex Welcome to the Interaction D

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical "fold" - what to do?

@cvestal - that's not a bad idea. My only concern with that approach is that the options for each individual filter are hidden upon first glance. It requires the user to act on the filters in order to view the available options. @William Hudson - I thought about doing that, but then the content wo

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Need for Portal Design Guidelines?

Hey Paul, I've been working with portal for a few years now too. I think it is same to say that there are definitely patterns. And that maybe those are along industry as well finance/insurance vs nonprofit or pharma. And also what the content is, you out of the box HR or HA stuff like benefits or

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical \"fold\" - what to do?

The problem with this specific functionality being below the fold with regards to usability is that the primary purpose of the functionality occurs out of sight for the user. If it was a full page redirect, for example, that would be more obvious to a user, or if the portion of the page affected by

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Survey design

My general advice is to make it short and relevant as pointed out by others here. Go through the questions and ask your self, what will you use the results of this question, and remove all nice-to-know questions. You do not say what the purpose is, but I guess it is to improve the site. In general

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Survey design

Hello, To add to what Caroline said, if you have room, add a couple of control questions. These should be inserted pseudo-randomly, and should be copies of the most important questions in the survey, but with different wording. This will give you a tool to double-check the answers and make sure th

[IxDA Discuss] MS HCI, Human Factors, Design strategy part time in europe

Does anyone knows a good place to study Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Design strategy (MS) or related topics part time in europe (preferred: germany, swiss or austria)? I know there are really good courses in the US, but as I´m living and working currently in germany I cant take thes

Re: [IxDA Discuss] MS in Interaction Design, Usability, User Research, User Experience, Information Architect

my imagination is not very good. I'm sorry gang! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=47423 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Work in groups or as individuals in your IxD work

In the past, I've enjoyed working within an "extreme programming" environment where two individuals collaboratively work on the same project throughout the entire process. At first this may sound very inefficient, but if there is a good fit, ideas are fired off much quicker and more is accomplished

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical \"fold\"- what to do?

Nick - They could do it horizontally as shown here (on the Zappos site) - http://bit.ly/2eqro6 One thing I don't like about this design, though, is that it tends to capture the mouse since the filters appear across most of the page. Using a mouse wheel to scroll the page, you suddenly come to a h

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical "fold" - what to do?

Nick, I looked at the site and the left column is very spacious - maybe too much real estate is being used. Have you considered a form with simple drop-downs to replicate the filtering functionality? This should take up much less space since all the options would be neatly tucked away and people

Re: [IxDA Discuss] MS in Interaction Design, Usability, User Research, User Experience, Information Architect

MIT Media Lab? Is MIT not worth going to? ;) On Nov 18, 2009, at 3:50 AM, dave malouf wrote: GRE's are almost always required by graduate programs. It is usually required by accreditation bodies. So even non-academic programs like our Interactive Design & Game Development (which also might fit

[IxDA Discuss] Functionality appearing below the mythical \"fold\" - what to do?

Hi all, I'm working on a filtering system that employs filters on the left-hand side of the results screen, much like rentals.com and newegg.com. Our client is concerned that since the lower filters on the left are hidden for folks with smaller screens that they won't be found. Their proposed sol

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Survey design

I used to install limesurvey ,which is an open source script. -- Best Regards, - 小龙(Think Big, Act Small) Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Survey design

Catriona - We have a blog that's full of best practices for survey design you could look there for some additional best practice tips. If you want to create a strong survey and make the user experience a great one (aka higher response rates, more reliable data, etc.) I would strongly suggest look