Discussion Archive: November 2005

4 Nov 2005 - 5:33pm
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7 years ago
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Jim Leftwich
2004

Any Ixder's working on physical products...

Most of my career in interaction design since 1984 has involved both
the physical aspects of hardware/devices as well as the software
aspects of displays, audio, the information systems behind them, and
the usage architectures by which they're used and the experience is
embodied.

Partly this is because I came from the product and industrial design
side of things, and also partly because much of my work has been in
unique or new device or system domains.

In my own career and approach, I've never separated the hard from the
soft in my view of what comprises the whole user experience.

3 Nov 2005 - 8:54pm
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Janet M. Six
2003

Announcing the launch of UXmatters

Hi,

We are proud to announce the launch of UXmatters.

Please spread the word and also contact us if you would like write
or volunteer for the magazine.

Regards,
Janet M. Six
Managing Editor -- UXmatters

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For Immediate Release

November 3, 2005 ::: UXmatters, a user experience (UX) design Web
magazine, is proud to announce its launch today on World Usability Day
at www.uxmatters.com.

3 Nov 2005 - 5:57pm
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Challis Hodge
2003

Any Ixder's working on physical productsinthegroup?

Julie Stanford wrote:
> In terms of the ipod discussion below...I have an ipod and I
> love it *in
> spite* of the interaction which frankly I often find
> confusing. Very frequently, I am hitting the menu button at
> the wrong time instead of select and I find the term "Menu"
> which really means "Back" on an iPod (sometimes) to be very
> confusing and difficult to use. Having spoke with others, I
> know that I am not alone in this observation.

3 Nov 2005 - 3:03pm
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7 years ago
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jstanford
2003

Any Ixder's working on physical products inthegroup?

In answer to the original question, I am working on the design of some
physical phone related products and am happy to start a dialogue about that.

In terms of the ipod discussion below...I have an ipod and I love it *in
spite* of the interaction which frankly I often find confusing. Very
frequently, I am hitting the menu button at the wrong time instead of select
and I find the term "Menu" which really means "Back" on an iPod (sometimes)
to be very confusing and difficult to use. Having spoke with others, I know
that I am not alone in this observation.

3 Nov 2005 - 2:10pm
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Mark Canlas
2003

Any Ixder's working on physical products in thegroup?

> Most Ixd discussions in this group are related to web/desktop
> applications. Wondering if anyone working with design of physical
> product is here? Looking to start a general dialogue specifically in
> this area.

A prime example I can think of is the iPod. Although software based, it is a
device that occupies meatspace. One could argue that its interaction design
transcends the desktop and pervades all layers of interaction, creating
an... experience. Easy to download, easy to manage, easy to configure, easy
to play...

What is it?

3 Nov 2005 - 2:08pm
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7 years ago
2 replies
David Hatch
2005

Yahoo Maps beta RIA: Check it out

Our consulting team here at MACR worked with Yahoo on this. Looks great.
Check it out. Google, watch out...

http://maps.yahoo.com/beta

David Hatch
Chief Information Architect
macromedia.com

3 Nov 2005 - 2:02pm
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7 years ago
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Vishal Subraman...
2005

Any Ixder's working on physical products in the group?

Hey,
Most Ixd discussions in this group are related to web/desktop
applications. Wondering if anyone working with design of physical
product is here? Looking to start a general dialogue specifically in
this area.

Any information on groups/ associations specifically in this area would
be greatly appreciated.

Vishal

2 Nov 2005 - 6:25pm
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skyburn
2005

Career - Web Production Designer -LiveCapital - (San Mateo, CA)

*Please don't contact this job poster (dont hit reply) or company directly.
*All inquiries and submissions should be directed to:

email: NAgatiello at aol.com
ph:(650) 773-2123

------Start Post------

Web Production Designer
LiveCapital, A D&B Company - (San Mateo, CA)

We are looking for a talented, motivated web designer/developer to
help redefine D&B's next-generation OnDemand credit management
solutions.

2 Nov 2005 - 5:50pm
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Nancy Falkenburg
2004

Senior User Interface Designer -- Intuit (Mt. View, California)

Please reply to: nancy_falkenburg at intuit.com

Intuit
Position title: Senior User Interface Designer
Location: Mountain View, CA
Req#:55710

Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide desktop and web application interface designs and/or design
consulting on teams from concept development through delivery.
- Define and design new products in new markets as well as incremental
re-work of current desktop and Internet-based products.

2 Nov 2005 - 5:47pm
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Nancy Falkenburg
2004

Senior User Interface Designer/Prototyper -- Intuit (Mt. View, C alifornia)

Please reply to: nancy_falkenburg at intuit.com

Position Title:
Sr. UI Designer / Prototyper
Location: Mountain View, CA
Req#: 55709

Primary Responsibilities:
The person in this position has direct responsibility for creating the user
interface of key customer experiences and projects. S/he primarily creates
html-based clickable prototypes and interaction models as well as written
specifications but may also develop static wire frames, screen flows, use
cases and visual mockups.