Team up with UC Berkeley grad students interested in applying UX research methods

Hello IXDAers,I'm a grad student at the I School at UC Berkeley taking a class on UX methods. The class requires a group project with an end-of-semester deliverable. Preference is given to real world…Continue

Tags: probono, grad, students, research, ux

Started by Ryan McAdam in General Discussion yesterday.

Looking for UI Makeover Examples

The new blog Extreme UI Makeover (http://www.extremeuimakeover.com/) is looking for examples. Submit your favorite UI makeovers (your own or others'),…Continue

Started by Dahlia Gallin Ramirez in General Discussion Jan 25.

Interested in Designer Founders stories? Back us on Kickstarter! Only 3 days left... 1 Reply

Designer Founders: stories by designers of tech startups, is a non-profit book of 35+ rare personal interviews with founders from various design backgrounds who have started companies like YouTube,…Continue

Started by Michal Kopec in General Discussion. Last reply by Evan Goldin Jan 22.

7 Mobile Strategy Tips for 2012: Mobile Websites, Tablet Apps and Hybrids

What’s your mobile and tablet strategy? Allow me to humbly present the wisdom I got from the experience of walking the last 365 miles. Barefoot. In the snow. Uphill both ways.…Continue

Tags: strategy, design, tablet, mobile

Started by Greg Nudelman in General Discussion Jan 9.

December 10: Volunteers needed - flash usability test of ranked choice voting in Oakland and San Francisco

Bay Area people, I need your help to usability test ranked choice voting. Join me Dec 10 in Oakland and San Francisco. Details below: What about the design of ranked choice ballots could be changed…Continue

Tags: Francisco, Oakland, design, San, testing

Started by Dana Chisnell in General Discussion Dec 4, 2011.

Sitemaps: Number convention for new screens vs. screen views?

Hi All,When creating a sitemap, what is your numbering convention for new screens, versus just a different view on the same screen?For example, if you have a Home page (let's call it 1.0) that has a…Continue

Tags: map, site, sitemap

Started by Michael Duskus in General Discussion Nov 22, 2011.

Seeking recommendations on training in the USA this year. 3 Replies

I'm torn, An Event Apart SF? Cooper Training? other? Can you…Continue

Tags: ixd, ux, education, conferences, training

Started by Adolfo Foronda in General Discussion. Last reply by Adolfo Foronda Oct 20, 2011.

Getting to know the SF IxD community

Hi there! I'm Tony and I'm a UX/Interaction designer currently living in Seattle, looking to move down to the bay area in early 2012. A few things have to happen before I do (like finding the right…Continue

Started by Tony Santos in General Discussion Oct 19, 2011.

Designer-to-Engineer Ratio 6 Replies

Hi Fellow Interaction Designers, I'm looking for some comparison data for team planning purposes. If you work on a SaaS product and are willing to share your designer-to-engineer ratio, I would…Continue

Tags: saas, engineer, designer, management, structure

Started by Jason Sack in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Sack Sep 30, 2011.

Review of JustInMind

Hi all-More and more prototyping tools are coming on to the market. To help us make sense of what's available, we are doing in-depth reviews of the top tools.  We posted our first review of…Continue

Tags: tools, opinion, reviews, prototyping

Started by Jason B. Carroll in General Discussion Sep 28, 2011.

What was your favorite UX assignemnt or educational nugget? 2 Replies

I'm about to teach an interaction design class & as an industry person, I'd love to hear from those who studied user experience (or just went to a bitchen' conference):What was your favorite…Continue

Started by Rachel Li in General Discussion. Last reply by Rachel Li Sep 2, 2011.

Looking for Tech Charity / Start Up Suggestions

Does anyone have any suggestions for Bay Area tech charities or start ups? I am teaching a class on prototyping this upcoming September (http://skl.sh/py9AdK) that…Continue

Tags: skillshare, prototyping, up, start, charity

Started by Robert Surrency in General Discussion Aug 20, 2011.

Peter Stahls Talk: The Rhythm of Interaction 2 Replies

Thank you for coming out tonight.Here is the link to Peters talk:…Continue

Started by Aynne Valencia in General Discussion. Last reply by Peter Stahl Aug 17, 2011.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for Designers interested in Teaching Design to Bay Area Youth

Hi guys, My name is Charmian and every semester the art education non-profit group I'm a part of www.inneractproject.org, is looking for enthusiastic…Continue

Tags: teach, inneract, project, art, semester

Started by Charmian Naguit in General Discussion Aug 16, 2011.

Advice on finding a mentor? 2 Replies

I'm currently transitioning from a print designer to a visual designer, and am seeking a mentor to help me with my transition. Does anyone have any advice on how to find a mentor? Thanks!

Started by Mark Hoehner in General Discussion. Last reply by Mark Hoehner Jul 10, 2011.

IxDA Paris says hi! 2 Replies

Hey there,I'm one of the local leaders of the Paris chapter. I'll be in town next week... unexpectedly.Are there any Ix events I should be aware of?Do you guys plan to meet anytime next…Continue

Started by Lalao Rakotoniaina in General Discussion. Last reply by Maria Cordell Jul 6, 2011.

Call for Presenters for Interaction 12 is now open!

We’re on the lookout for thoughtful, original proposals that will inspire our community of interaction designers from all over the world. Do you have an uncommon or enlightening design story,…Continue

Tags: ixd12

Started by Joshua Kaufman in General Discussion Jun 28, 2011.

additional resources on human factors?

Hi everyone, any recommendations on resources that discuss analyzing and incorporating human factors in design? I am familiar with how firms such as IDEO approach human factors (through publications…Continue

Tags: human factors

Started by Simon Morfit in General Discussion Jun 10, 2011.

Graphic Recording of May's IxDA Sf event

A big thank you to the talented Kate Rutter of Intelleto for her capture of Rachel Hinman's talk  …Continue

Started by Aynne Valencia in General Discussion May 26, 2011.

Volunteer Opportunity: Teach Summer Art/Design Workshops to Bay Area Youth 4 Replies

Hi IXDA peeps, I'm part of a great non-profit called Inneract Project which provides FREE design classes to our Youth and were looking for design professionals who'd like to volunteer as Workshop…Continue

Tags: youth, summer, education, design, art

Started by Charmian Naguit in General Discussion. Last reply by Charmian Naguit May 9, 2011.