Re: [IxDA Discuss] Research supplier near Palo Alto

2008-10-09 Thread susan dybbs
Hi Liz, I recently had a great experience with Bay Area Research Group (http://bayarearesearchgroup.com). I only used them for recruiting and can not speak to their facilities. They did a great job on screening and recruiting our targeted groups. -Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Masters Programs for Non-Design Backgrounds

2008-09-29 Thread susan dybbs
Hi Robert, Looks like you already have some great advise. Adding to the previous comments - I recommend visiting the school(s) before applying. A campus visit will not only show your interest in the school but it will help you in your decision process and can help you identify what to include

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Great Online Banking Experiences?

2008-06-29 Thread Susan Dybbs
Mint.com has excellent budgeting and financial planning tools. The site make money management a pleasure: nice aesthetics and interactions combined with useful features. -Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Importance of Masters Degree for IxD Professionals

2008-06-20 Thread Susan Dybbs
Sharing the same alma mater as both Jack and Uday may response may be bias. Unlike Jack and Uday I worked for several years as an UI Designer and Interaction design before I attended CMU. For many of us, our entrance into the filed has been serendipitous %u2013 by either graphic design,