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What technology has taught us at dizzying speed

Alice Rawsthorn, the design critic of the International Herald Tribune, reflects on what skills have, because of technology, become less useful than they would... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 25, 2009 at 05:52 PM

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Horizon Report 2009

The annual Horizon Report describes the continuing work of the New Media Consortium (NMC) Experientia
From Putting People First | January 25, 2009 at 05:41 PM

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People-centric sensing in the city of the near future

Fabien Girardin, whose work I start to know (and appreciate) more and more, just uploaded the presentation of his research work in the domain of people-centric... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 25, 2009 at 05:18 PM

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Kitchen Budapest visit

I just posted an article on Core77 about my visit yesterday to Kitchen Budapest. Check it out. KiBu will be presenting three projects at the upcoming Lift09 conference... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 04:11 PM

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Silvia Zimmermann from Switzerland is new UPA President

The German and Swiss websites of the Usability Professionals’ Association (UPA) report that Silvia Zimmermann from Switzerland is the new president of the UPA. Although... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 02:36 PM

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Revolution, Facebook-style

A long feature article in the New York Times Magazine explores whether social networking can turn disaffected young Egyptians into a force for democratic change... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 09:59 AM

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The Publius Project

The Publius Project is an initiative of Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, with the cryptic byline: “a collection of essays and conversations... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 09:47 AM

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?oyfriend

Worldchanging published an original piece of science fiction by author Madeline Ashby. The story imagines a series of futuristic technologies (including smart tags... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 09:20 AM

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Mission 2.0: advice for arts & cultural organisations from the social web

Rohan Gunatillake of NESTA Connect highlights three principal drivers as being behind the new wave of online activity: the low barriers to participation, the thirst... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 09:10 AM

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Design research methods for experience design

In the current edition of UXmatters Michael Hawley (VP Experience Design at Mad*Pow Media Solutions LLC) reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of two existing... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 24, 2009 at 09:01 AM

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95% of mobile users would use more data services if setup were easier

Press release: Complexity is preventing uptake and usage of mobile applications and services, according to a survey of US and UK consumers commissioned by mobile... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 22, 2009 at 05:43 AM

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BUG+IDEO blog

IDEO just announced a quick open user interface exploration project with Bug Labs, that will run for a little over a week on a new public blog BUG+IDEO. An open... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 22, 2009 at 05:38 AM

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EU President Barroso discusses how to boost

Yesterday President Barroso met social innovation experts and stakeholders in Brussels, following a workshop organised by the Bureau of European Policy Advisers... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 22, 2009 at 05:32 AM

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Book: Designing for the Digital Age

Designing for the Digital Age: How to Create Human-Centered Products and Services [amazon] by Kim Goodwin, Alan Cooper Wiley (March 2009) Paperback: 768 pages ISBN... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 22, 2009 at 05:25 AM

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Bad usability calendar

The (in)famous Bad Usability Calendar has featured 48 classic design mistakes in 13 different languages since 2005. Now it is available in its 2009 edition (with... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 22, 2009 at 05:18 AM

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Top kitchen toy? The cellphone

According to the New York Times’ Julia Moskin, the cellphone has transformed the kitchen lives of many Americans. “It has become the kitchen tool of choice for... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 22, 2009 at 05:13 AM

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Palm provides a case study in user experience strategy

Very nice and in-depth review by Marek Pawlowski: Palm, which launched a new flagship device and platform earlier this month, is a company staring at the very real... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 20, 2009 at 06:49 AM

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Is the

“Are experiences relevant in a recession?” asks Jonathan Picoult. The stock of Starbucks Coffee, long revered as a prime example of a consumer-focused, experience... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 19, 2009 at 08:17 PM

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Nokia and Securitas to cooperate in bringing security services into mobile devices

Press release Nokia and Securitas today announced a new cooperation regarding mobile services for personal security and every day safety. Mobile devices already... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 19, 2009 at 08:07 PM

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Creating social solutions for MS patients

The people from Live|Work, a UK service design company, have inspired me from the time I met them at the meanwhile defunct Interaction Design Institute Ivrea, now... Experientia
From Putting People First | January 19, 2009 at 07:57 PM