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Interaction '08 : Signing off...
By Core Jr - Feb 10, 2008
The first ever Interaction '08 came to a close this evening, and we were left with two very strong messages. First off, we definitely heard loud and clear that simplicity, intuitiveness, and transparency can ultimately define "good" interactions, and although we all know these rules all too well, they're still a challenge to execute. Second, it was compelling to observe a solid shared interest in the convergence of UX and ID designers to create better experiences.
So...learning, networking, Savannah charm, sweet tea, and deep fried everythings consumed our time, minds, and stomachs over the past 2 days. Needless to say, we're pumped to see what next year's Interaction festivities will offer.
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By Core Jr - Feb 10, 2008
Interaction '08 : Parties, Pictures, People
Saturday night was the official "party" night with masses shuttled to SCAD's Gulfstream Center (where the ID magic happens!), all decked out in blue and green lights and dotted with ongoing and completed student projects...oh, and the students themselves. Usability professionals shed their nerdy layers to release their inner beasts...
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By squirrelbait - Feb 10, 2008
Interaction '08 : Coroflot Job Board
It was a board. It had jobs posted on it. Lots of jobs. It was a job board. And it's so official: UX talent is in high demand across the...board. This weekend, Coroflot hosted Interaction '08's official job board, encouraging job posters to spread the word and beckoning job seekers...
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By Core Jr - Feb 10, 2008
Interaction '08 : Chris Bernard : Classic Design Movements and IxD
Chris Bernard, Microsoft User Experience Evangelist, reminded the audience to emulate strong points from classic design movements and apply the always-changing factor of technology and innovative process to create the future of interactions. "The future is already here. Just not evenly distributed." Graphic Design is an obvious bridge from the...
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By Core Jr - Feb 10, 2008
Interaction '08 : Michele Tepper : Design Across Disciplines
frog designer Michele Tepper perked some cross-disciplinary ears when announcing her talk, appropriately named "Design Across Disciplines." Tepper explained why Industrial and Interaction designers must converge and learn to work together to forge better experiences all around. Everything we touch is an interaction experience. She proposed that teams assign a...
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