Discussion Archive: November 2007

Kindle

Amazon has released the Kindle, their electronic book device. This is
a very interesting product. My initial reactions:

It's the right size/weight. I didn't like the industrial design of it
at first (too antiseptic?), but it's growing on me.

Are required field notations really necessarywith radio button selections?

Well, since we're reviving this discussion... ;-)

Alan wrote:
> With respect to radio buttons, there should always be a selected item.
[..]
> The reason for this is that if a person makes a selection, then
> changes her mind, there is no other way to un-set it.

For situations we're talking about here (required field) that may be the desired situation.

I remember when we designed forms for the UK Inland Revenue (tax) we choose to have all radio buttons in an initial blank state and make them required.

IxDA NYC Design Studio Event Recap

Hi IxDers,

This is a delayed recap. On October 25th we hosted a new kind of event in
NYC in a design studio format rather than our normal presentation style. The
event was a success and we wanted to share with you in case you want to do
something similar in your area.

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A short recap of the event:
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A group of 30 designers came together one night and worked together for 3
hours in a studio setting.

CPH/Malmo F2F?

I plan on visiting Copenhagen and Malmo in the beginning of January, 1st
to the 14th. Is anyone interested in having a F2F in that time frame, in
either (or both) city?

I am currently an interface designer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, but
looking to attend graduate school or find work in that area. I would
really enjoy talking with those on the IXDA that are from the area.

Thanks!
Rob
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