I work at InContext Design (www.incontextdesign.com) and we coach
design teams to learn the Contextual Design process. This includes
everything from gathering customer data to prototype testing (with a
lot in between).
We also offer what we call hybrid design projects where we mix the
team members%u20142 team members from InContext and 2-3 team members
from the client.
In both cases, the teams are being coached while they are working on
a project. We also help teach teams how to work effectively together
and deliver on time.
Traditionally you would hire a creative director who would set the
bar, mentor and lead the staff to a higher standard and suppllement
with continuing education.
Thanks for continuing the discussion, this is all great stuff. And to
be honest I was surprised that there wasn't too much I could find int
he discussion threads on this topic.
The situation I have is I have a good friend in a medium size
marketing company. They originally did only graphic design, then they
got into simple brochure-ware web design, then into Facebook
applications, and now they are looking to do more.
I am a ux designer, focusing mostly on IxD and I could probably help
them. But I feel a company/person who does this on regular basis
would be better.
John,
Most successful design studios (print, web, ID, arch) are successful because
they understand and have refined process. And by process, I don't mean an
assembly line like process, but an understanding of what tools to apply to
what situation. Most of those successful firms institutionalize this, and in
many cases (IDEO) sell upon the benefits of their process. In some case the
process can become a large portion of the brand (discover, define, design
etc). Most any firm will consult... and often about process. In the
nineties, we were leaders in application of digital tools to the graphic
design process and would often book our lead designers for weeks of
consulting and training within corporations. We found that in 9 out of 10
cases this lead to design consulting and to some really great projects.
> Hey Guys, > > Thanks for continuing the discussion, this is all great stuff. And to > be honest I was surprised that there wasn't too much I could find int > he discussion threads on this topic. > > The situation I have is I have a good friend in a medium size > marketing company. They originally did only graphic design, then they > got into simple brochure-ware web design, then into Facebook > applications, and now they are looking to do more. > > I am a ux designer, focusing mostly on IxD and I could probably help > them. But I feel a company/person who does this on regular basis > would be better. > > - John > > > > > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > Posted from the new ixda.org >http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=42795 > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! > To post to this list ....... discuss at ixda.org > Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe > List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines > List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help >
On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM, mark schraad<mschraad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Most of those successful firms institutionalize this, and in > many cases (IDEO) sell upon the benefits of their process. In some case the > process can become a large portion of the brand (discover, define, design > etc). Most any firm will consult... and often about process. In the > nineties, we were leaders in application of digital tools to the graphic > design process and would often book our lead designers for weeks of > consulting and training within corporations. We found that in 9 out of 10 > cases this lead to design consulting and to some really great projects.
Even a tiny little firm like ours is starting into this space. Steven
Hoober chatted with some folks at Interaction'09 about his process
book that's been a work in progress for a few years now. He finally
"finished" it and it's available.
The book is actually a conversation: any good comments on a part of
the book will be incorporated into future versions, published a couple
times a year.
~~~~~
Barbara Ballard
Skype: barbara_ballard
Twitter, Delicious: barbaraballard
email: barbara at littlespringsdesign.com
1.785.838.3003
> Can anyone recommend a design company that provides training or > consultation for a company looking to improve their design team and > process? > ________________________________________________________________ > Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! > To post to this list ....... discuss at ixda.org > Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe > List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines > List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
I recommend you speak with Elizabeth Pastor at Humantific. They offer
a number of great workshops -- publicly as well as within
organizations -- around design process. I know some people can be a
bit put off by their branded nomenclature however (IMHO) their
facilitation, content, and the outcome for participants is excellent.
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Hi John,
This is exactly the stuff I do during the summer and december.
But I'd also say that orgs like Cooper and some others like them are
very happy to do design training and what not.
-- dave
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Thanks Dave. I knew you did workshops at conferences and such, but
didn't know you did this too. This is actually for a friend, I'll
pass the info on.
Thanks!
John
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I work at InContext Design (www.incontextdesign.com) and we coach
design teams to learn the Contextual Design process. This includes
everything from gathering customer data to prototype testing (with a
lot in between).
We also offer what we call hybrid design projects where we mix the
team members%u20142 team members from InContext and 2-3 team members
from the client.
In both cases, the teams are being coached while they are working on
a project. We also help teach teams how to work effectively together
and deliver on time.
-dave
David B. Rondeau
Design Chair
InContext Design ( http://www.incontextdesign.com )
Twitter: dbrondeau
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Dave,
That wasn't very helpful - Orgs like Cooper??? What does that mean?
Do you have any contact info...like a website so we can learn more?
-Mike
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Traditionally you would hire a creative director who would set the
bar, mentor and lead the staff to a higher standard and suppllement
with continuing education.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hi Mike,
answering your question:
>Orgs like Cooper??? What does that mean?
>Do you have any contact info?
http://www.cooper.com/services/training/
http://www.cooper.com/insights/books/
http://www.ixda.org/profile.php?id=Alan+cooper.com
- Yohan.
Hey Guys,
Thanks for continuing the discussion, this is all great stuff. And to
be honest I was surprised that there wasn't too much I could find int
he discussion threads on this topic.
The situation I have is I have a good friend in a medium size
marketing company. They originally did only graphic design, then they
got into simple brochure-ware web design, then into Facebook
applications, and now they are looking to do more.
I am a ux designer, focusing mostly on IxD and I could probably help
them. But I feel a company/person who does this on regular basis
would be better.
- John
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Posted from the new ixda.org
http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=42795
John,
Most successful design studios (print, web, ID, arch) are successful because
they understand and have refined process. And by process, I don't mean an
assembly line like process, but an understanding of what tools to apply to
what situation. Most of those successful firms institutionalize this, and in
many cases (IDEO) sell upon the benefits of their process. In some case the
process can become a large portion of the brand (discover, define, design
etc). Most any firm will consult... and often about process. In the
nineties, we were leaders in application of digital tools to the graphic
design process and would often book our lead designers for weeks of
consulting and training within corporations. We found that in 9 out of 10
cases this lead to design consulting and to some really great projects.
Mark
On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 1:03 AM, John Labriola <johnlabriola at gmail.com>wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> Thanks for continuing the discussion, this is all great stuff. And to
> be honest I was surprised that there wasn't too much I could find int
> he discussion threads on this topic.
>
> The situation I have is I have a good friend in a medium size
> marketing company. They originally did only graphic design, then they
> got into simple brochure-ware web design, then into Facebook
> applications, and now they are looking to do more.
>
> I am a ux designer, focusing mostly on IxD and I could probably help
> them. But I feel a company/person who does this on regular basis
> would be better.
>
> - John
>
>
>
>
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> Posted from the new ixda.org
> http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=42795
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________
> Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)!
> To post to this list ....... discuss at ixda.org
> Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe
> List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines
> List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
>
On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM, mark schraad<mschraad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Most of those successful firms institutionalize this, and in
> many cases (IDEO) sell upon the benefits of their process. In some case the
> process can become a large portion of the brand (discover, define, design
> etc). Most any firm will consult... and often about process. In the
> nineties, we were leaders in application of digital tools to the graphic
> design process and would often book our lead designers for weeks of
> consulting and training within corporations. We found that in 9 out of 10
> cases this lead to design consulting and to some really great projects.
Even a tiny little firm like ours is starting into this space. Steven
Hoober chatted with some folks at Interaction'09 about his process
book that's been a work in progress for a few years now. He finally
"finished" it and it's available.
http://dbd.littlespringsdesign.com/
The book is actually a conversation: any good comments on a part of
the book will be incorporated into future versions, published a couple
times a year.
~~~~~
Barbara Ballard
Skype: barbara_ballard
Twitter, Delicious: barbaraballard
email: barbara at littlespringsdesign.com
1.785.838.3003
Adaptive Path (my company) has conducted a wide variety of in-house
training for a wide variety of organizations.
We've often given our UX Intensive and Good Design Faster public
workshops as on-site training, tailored to an organizations' needs.
http://www.adaptivepath.com/events/2009/uxi/
http://adaptivepath.com/events/2009/apr/
--peter
On Jun 13, 2009, at 4:21 PM, John Labriola wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a design company that provides training or
> consultation for a company looking to improve their design team and
> process?
> ________________________________________________________________
> Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)!
> To post to this list ....... discuss at ixda.org
> Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe
> List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines
> List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
I recommend you speak with Elizabeth Pastor at Humantific. They offer
a number of great workshops -- publicly as well as within
organizations -- around design process. I know some people can be a
bit put off by their branded nomenclature however (IMHO) their
facilitation, content, and the outcome for participants is excellent.
http://www.humantific.com
(212) 699-6441 (Elizabeth)
Cheers,
MJ
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