Re: [IxDA Discuss] Expression Blend 3.0 with SketchFlow Released Today

2009-07-13 Thread josh Seiden
Folks, Please take this conversation offline. And please avoid such topics in the future. The moderation of this community relies to a large degree on the ability of members to police themselves, and to respond to one another with professional courtesy. Chris posted something relevant and genu

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

2009-05-19 Thread josh Seiden
I really like Harvinder's idea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=42072 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Announcing our new IxDA Board Member

2009-05-07 Thread josh Seiden
Congrats to you Steve! Glad to see such a strong addition to the Board. JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=41830 Welcome to the Int

[IxDA Discuss] Some of the non-software things that interaction designers do

2009-03-27 Thread josh Seiden
J. Ambrose Little wrote: > This is an honest question. What are some of the non-software > things that you all see interaction designers doing? I'm currently designing a new department for my company. I've also worked on projects to envision end-to-end business scenarios X years in the future

Re: [IxDA Discuss] The true focus of interaction design

2009-03-20 Thread josh Seiden
Robert Fabricant's excellent keynote at Interaction 09 this past February argued that "Behavior is our Medium." I recommend spending an hour with the video, which is now available here: http://vimeo.com/3730382 JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] Principal Designer, NYC, USA; Liquidnet; FT

2009-03-04 Thread Josh Seiden
Hello All, We have an immediate opening for a Principal Designer in Liquidnet's UX group in NYC. The Principal Designer is a leader in LiquidnetÂ’s User Experience Group. The Principal Designer works closely with the head of the User Experience Group to lead the creation of innovative products and

[IxDA Discuss] Should IxDA support a US National Design Policy?

2009-02-18 Thread Josh Seiden
ating to this? Thanks, Josh Seiden Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines

Re: [IxDA Discuss] What's your favorite memory of Interaction 08?

2008-12-24 Thread Josh Seiden
So many great talks! (I missed as many as I caught, and was grateful for the videos.) But Chris Conley's "Dramatic Features" talk really stood out for me. As did Gretchen Anderson's. The Local Leader's dinner was so much fun--it was so great to connect with all of the energetic organizers from aro

Re: [IxDA Discuss] [EVENT] NYC - Thu. Nov. 20 - Will Evans - "Built For Conversation: The Interaction Design of Social Media Networks"

2008-11-21 Thread Josh Seiden
Phillip, I'm digitizing the video as we speak. We'll get it posted ASAP and share the link here. Thanks again to Will, HUGE, the NYC F2F organizing team, and everyone who came out and who logged in to the stream. Thanks, JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Po

Re: [IxDA Discuss] perceived problems with personas

2008-11-19 Thread Josh Seiden
> Either a method is scientific or pseduscientific. There is no middle ground. I just completely disagree with the way you're framing the conversation. Although some here may be making claims about personas being "scientific," I certainly do not make this claim. People are confusing science wit

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where that ACD thing fits

2008-11-15 Thread Josh Seiden
Jarod-- just to be clear, I'm not making any claims about Larry's work, other than to say that in his definition of ACD, he accounts for goals and other higher-order concepts. This seems to contradict what Jared posted about at the beginning of this thread: that ACD did not account for these things

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where that ACD thing fits

2008-11-15 Thread Josh Seiden
James, I think that you are mis-characterizing personas. A persona is simply a model. It can be a good model or a bad model. When you write: "None of 5 Personas represent any of the 32 real participants. We effectively thrown away all our data away." This is simply an example of a bad persona se

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Where that ACD thing fits

2008-11-14 Thread Josh Seiden
Dave, The why is contained in the first article that I cited. Larry's work is concerned with modeling systems--ways to represent the working knowledge during design process steps--language. I read in that article an attempt to create a robust and repeatable way to model the problem space in a desi

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Value and Purpose

2008-10-23 Thread Josh Seiden
Hi David, Thanks for writing. Not trying to indulge in hubris. Just trying to find an open-ended way to put people at the heart of what we are doing. As an organization, interaction design is at our core, but we are trying to acknowledge that IxD does little good unless it is in the service of

[IxDA Discuss] IxDA Value and Purpose

2008-10-21 Thread Josh Seiden
The result of that discussion is an idea that we're calling the IxDA Network. Stay tuned. I'll explain that in my next email. Thanks, Josh Seiden President, IxDA Board of Directors Welcome to the Interaction Design

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Finally! My Prayers Will Be Answered. In 3 years.

2008-10-11 Thread Josh Seiden
Hey folks, Just a reminder here to please refrain from personal attacks in our discussions. This is a fascinating topic, and there is plenty of room to discuss it--and to disagree--without having to diminish one another. Thanks, JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] Design Communicator (entry-level), NYC, USA; Liquidnet; FT

2008-09-23 Thread Josh Seiden
Liquidnet is looking for an entry-level Design Communicator. Design Communicators are a unique blend of technical writer, business analyst, design strategist, and designer. This is a great chance to get started in User Experience! For details, see: www.liquidnet.com/cont/workingHere/opportunit

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] Design Communicator, NYC, USA; Liquidnet; FT

2008-08-08 Thread Josh Seiden
As a Design Communicator you will play a key role in helping to design future applications at Liquidnet. You will join a unique design team to create the next generation of Liquidnet products and services. What is a Design Communicator? Design Communicators are a unique blend of technical write

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] Interaction Designer; NYC, USA; Liquidnet; Contract/Temp-to-perm

2008-06-30 Thread Josh Seiden
Interaction Designer As an Interaction Designer you will play a key role in helping to design future applications at Liquidnet. You will join a unique design team to create the next generation of Liquidnet products and services. What is an Interaction Designer? Interaction Designers generate

[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] Design Communicator, NYC, USA; Liquidnet; FT

2008-06-30 Thread Josh Seiden
As a Design Communicator you will play a key role in helping to design future applications at Liquidnet. You will join a unique design team to create the next generation of Liquidnet products and services. What is a Design Communicator? Design Communicators are a unique blend of technical

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Reminder: [EVENT] IxDA D.C. F2F @ UPA '08 BALTIMORE.

2008-06-12 Thread Josh Seiden
Thanks Will and to IxDA D.C. for organizing! I'll be there, and am looking forward to seeing many of you there! JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=30170 __

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iRise sues Axure for "patent infringement"

2008-06-10 Thread Josh Seiden
Folks, The tone in this discussion has taken a turn towards the unreasonable. Personal attacks such as the ones made here are never acceptable in this community. (I point you to our guideline on this subject: "Flaming, name-calling, insults, taunts, or other behaviors that inhibit the free expres

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iRise vs. Axure - Community response - Patent-free thread

2008-06-09 Thread Josh Seiden
Fred asked: "As a community, do we have the option of posting a formal response on the IxDA site? Or does the board wish the organization to remain neutral?" As I noted in my second post on the original thread (http://www.ixda.org/discuss.php?post=29930), the organization wishes to remain neutra

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iRise sues Axure for "patent infringement"

2008-06-06 Thread Josh Seiden
d still learning and growing. From time to time, issues emerge for which we have no precedent, and sometimes it gets a little chaotic while we figure things out. So I ask for your indulgence, goodwill, and cooperation. Thanks, Josh Seiden President, IxD

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iRise sues Axure for "patent infringement"

2008-06-06 Thread Josh Seiden
plan. This is your community--make it happen! Josh Seiden, President, IxDA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=29902

Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Local] London Leadership!

2008-05-22 Thread Josh Seiden
Folks, Speaking from my experience, getting involved in local organizing is a great experience. It's a great way to meet colleagues, learn, grow, network, etc. So it's great to hear you put out this call, Alexander. I hope folks take you up on the opportunity. JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] iXda badge

2008-05-22 Thread Josh Seiden
Will, You're right to point out that we need this. Any volunteers want to work on it? JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=29253 Wel

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA Announces New Board of Directors for 2008-2009

2008-02-27 Thread Josh Seiden
First off, I know I speak for the entire Board when I say thanks for the good wishes. This good will and energy is just another reflection of what makes this community is a special one. I personally am in awe of what this community has accomplished in the last few years. The discussion list, the L

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Digital Instrument Interfaces

2008-02-20 Thread Josh Seiden
I know that we're talking about digital products, but I can't resist a shout-out to Harry Partch and the wonderful instruments he invented. Check out these interfaces: http://musicmavericks.publicradio.org/features/feature_partch.html# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] [Plug] Mental Models: Getting Into Your Customer's Head

2008-01-28 Thread Josh Seiden
Here's the current policy: ---start policy- *Advertisements for Products and Services* Because it is important for interaction designers to keep abreast of new products and services that might be useful in their work, a vendor can advertise such a product or service once on this list. Please

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Seeking IxDA Board member candidates

2007-12-16 Thread Josh Seiden
Hi Folks, Board membership is a wonderful opportunity to work with a small group of passionate people who want to build this community. The grass roots ethos is central to IxDA. We believe passionately in community, and believe that our future leaders should come directly from the community. A

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxD Candidate Available * Recruiter* Relo to US and France

2007-11-26 Thread Josh Seiden
. Sorry for the interruption, and thanks... Josh Seiden IxDA Board Member, List Moderator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=22899 *Come

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IxDA's Annual Board Meeting

2007-11-13 Thread Josh Seiden
here, or write to: info at ixda dot org. Thanks again! -- Josh Seiden Secretary (and List Mom), IxDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IA Summit 2008 %u2013 Call for Papers Deadline Reminder

2007-11-05 Thread Josh Seiden
[ Moderator's note: Posted on behalf of Richard Dalton.] There was a little confusion about the timezone (although my email said EST - the website didn't specify - and won't until I can update it tonight) so I've reopened the system until midnight (Eastern Time) Tuesday 11/6. Richard 2008 IA Su

Re: [IxDA Discuss] IA Summit 2008 %u2013 Call for Papers Deadline Reminder

2007-10-30 Thread Josh Seiden
[ Moderator's note: Posted on behalf of Richard Dalton.] To give submitters a little more time over the weekend we've extended the deadline for all types of papers (except research papers, which remains 11/30) to midnight (EST) on Sunday 11/4. Richard 2008 IA Summit Chair . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] JOB UX Designer, Fulltime/Permanent Role, Recruiter, Redmond, WA

2007-10-09 Thread Josh Seiden
Wait. How is AJAX an example of "thinking outside the box" from a *design* perspective? It's clever, sure. But all AJAX does is bring a subset of existing desktop-style interactions to the browser. This is clever development, not clever design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] JOB UX Designer, Fulltime/Permanent Role, Recruiter, Redmond, WA

2007-10-09 Thread Josh Seiden
Hi Ryan, Speaking as one of the list admins, I can say that this is a fine place to post that role. I suspect the reaction you are seeing is because the role appears to have two titles. The subject line references a "UX Designer", while the body references a "Software Design Engineer." Clearly, t