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Morning Sessions
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- How to charm clients and win pitches
Paul Boag - jQuery and other JavaScript frameworks for designers
Karl Swedberg - The exciting new capabilities of HTML 5 and CSS 3
Steve Smith - Who's in Control? Users, Behaviors and Designing with Grids
Khoi Vinh
Being a great designer or developer is only half the battle. You also need to be able to promote and sell your services but there is little advice online about how to do this effectively. This work...
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Increasingly web designers are expected to not only come up with great designs but also rich user experiences. This workshop will help web designers understand the possibilities of enhancing their ...
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HTML 4 has been industry standard for a long time. The recent draft proposal of HTML 5 introduces a number of new elements and ideas. This workshop will explore the developments and discuss how and...
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A fundamental shift is going on in design: control is passing from designers to users. Now more than ever design audiences are demanding control—over the way design solutions look, behave, respond ...
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... and one afternoon session
- Design Principles for Web App Interfaces
Ryan Singer - How to stand out from the crowd of designers
Armin Vit - Magnetic Interactivity: How to attract users to your site
Dan Mall - Professional photoshop tips for web designers
Mike Kus
This workshop will take a deeper look at specific ways to improve your interface design skills by reviewing and deconstructing real-world examples and discussing improvements that are immediately r...
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In a crowded marketplace it's getting harder and harder to stand out from your peers. This workshop will give you sure fire ways of getting yourself a higher profile in the web design industry, win...
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Attracting a user is like courting. You need tasteful pick-up lines, the right scent, and the ability to stand out in a crowd. Designing for users is no different: you need to appeal to them in a v...
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Take your knowledge of Photoshop to the next level. Attendees will learn how to get the most out of Photoshop's advanced toolset by mixing up hand drawn sketches, layers, photographs and more to cr...
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How to charm clients and win pitches
- Time:
- 09.00 - 12.30, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Paul Boag, Headscape Ltd
Being a great designer or developer is only half the battle. You also need to be able to promote and sell your services but there is little advice online about how to do this effectively. This workshop will examine ways to promote your services, discuss effective approaches when responding to client briefs and improve your presentational skills for that crucial pitch.
What you'll learn
* How to leverage your existing clients to bring in more work
* Ways of getting your name known
* How to write an effective proposal
* Techniques for making your presentation stand out from the crowd
Paul Boag
Headscape LtdPaul Boag has been working on the web since 1993. He is a user experience consultant for Headscape Ltd, a web design agency that he founded back in 2002. Paul also produces and hosts the longest running and popular web design podcast at boagworld. He is regularly speaker at conferences and author of the Website Owners Manual.
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jQuery and other JavaScript frameworks for designers
- Time:
- 09.00 - 12.30, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Karl Swedberg , Fusionary Media
Increasingly web designers are expected to not only come up with great designs but also rich user experiences. This workshop will help web designers understand the possibilities of enhancing their interfaces with the use of open source JavsScript libraries. By looking at popular toolkits such as jQuery, Prototype, Scriptaculous and MooTools attendees will learn how to start creating more interactive designs quickly and effectively.
What you'll learn
* How to choose an appropriate toolkit
* When is it right to use JavaScript?
* Solving common interface issues with widgets and plug-ins
* How to deal with cross browser issues
Karl Swedberg
Fusionary MediaAfter having taught high school English, edited copy for an advertising agency, and owned a coffee house, Karl Swedberg began his career as a web developer three years ago. He now works for Fusionary Media in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he specializes in client-side scripting and interaction design. Karl is an "Evangelist" for the jQuery JavaScript Library and the co-author of two books, Learning jQuery and jQuery Reference Guide.
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The exciting new capabilities of HTML 5 and CSS 3
- Time:
- 09.00 - 12.30, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Steve Smith, Ordered List
HTML 4 has been industry standard for a long time. The recent draft proposal of HTML 5 introduces a number of new elements and ideas. This workshop will explore the developments and discuss how and when HTML 5 will become a reality. Additionally CSS 3 is destined to transform web interface design by introducing new techniques.
What you'll learn
* Understanding the new HTML 5 elements
* Practical examples of HTML 5
* How to use CCS 3 today
Steve Smith
Ordered ListSteve is a recognized authority on front-end development and interface design. He is an entrepreneur, founding Ordered List, and co-founding Sidebar Creative, both of which are outlets for his professional work. And as an author, public speaker, and University of Notre Dame professor, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. He lives in South Bend, Indiana with his wife and two children. In the rare times he's not working, he's either on the golf course, making home-brewed beer, or spending time with the family.
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Who's in Control? Users, Behaviors and Designing with Grids
- Time:
- 09.00 - 12.30, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Khoi Vinh, Subtraction
A fundamental shift is going on in design: control is passing from designers to users. Now more than ever design audiences are demanding control—over the way design solutions look, behave, respond to their needs, even over how design is delivered. What is the nature of this change? Is it temporary or evolutionary? Moreover, how and when do we use the tools of traditional design -- especially typographic grids -- to strike the right balance between designer and user?
What you'll learn
* The big picture view of the relationship between designers and users
* How and when to give and retain control over a design
* Why, when, and where to use grid-based logic
* The nuts and bolts of a classic grid layout
* Embracing constraints as a tool for design innovation
* How grids can help your project
Khoi Vinh
SubtractionKHOI VINH is the Design Director for NYTimes.com, where he leads a full design team in user experience innovation. Khoi is also the author of the popular Subtraction.com, a weblog that he began writing in late 2000 and continues to update frequently. He also holds a seat on the board of directors at AIGA New York and was a founding partner at the groundbreaking design studio Behavior LLC.
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Design Principles for Web App Interfaces
- Time:
- 13.30 - 17.00, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Ryan Singer, 37signals
This workshop will take a deeper look at specific ways to improve your interface design skills by reviewing and deconstructing real-world examples and discussing improvements that are immediately relevant to your own applications. The workshop will focus on design, information architecture, and usability, but we'll also touch on some of the underlying technologies such as DOM Scripting and AJAX.
We'll also take a hard look at some of the institutional and procedural problems that prevent good interface design as well as the solutions to make it all better.
What you'll learn
* The difference between web design and web application design
* How to avoid common mistakes
* Usability pros and cons
* How to design new features for an existing application
Ryan Singer
37signalsRyan designed websites freelance with an eye for usability and simplicity before joining 37signals in 2003. Within his first year, the company began work on Basecamp and transitioned from a design consultancy to a product company. Ryan's innovative interface designs have since set a standard for web application usability and style. He lives in Chicago with his wife and french bulldog.
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How to stand out from the crowd of designers
- Time:
- 13.30 - 17.00, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Armin Vit, Under Consideration
In a crowded marketplace it's getting harder and harder to stand out from your peers. This workshop will give you sure fire ways of getting yourself a higher profile in the web design industry, win more work and build a solid reputation.
What you'll learn
* How to create the perfect online portfolio
* How to market yourself and stand out from the crowd
* Design is not your business, customer service is!
* How to use free work to create a name for yourself
Armin Vit
Under ConsiderationBorn and raised in Mexico City, Armin is a graphic designer and writer now living in Brooklyn, New York. He has written for AIGA's VOICE, Emigre, Eye, Creative Review, HOW, and STEP magazines, among others. He is a former faculty member of Portfolio Center and the School of Visual Arts. He has lectured on topics ranging from typography to branding in locations ranging from San Diego to Berlin. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, which oversees three blogs, one wiki, one design firm and two cats. Armin spent more than two years with Pentagram before running UnderConsideration full time with his wife and partner Bryony. Together they recently published The Women of Design book and are hard at work on the comprehensive Graphic Design Referenced to be published in 2009. He has designed four and a quarter different portfolio web sites over the course of ten years.
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Magnetic Interactivity: How to attract users to your site
- Time:
- 13.30 - 17.00, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Dan Mall, Happy Cog
Attracting a user is like courting. You need tasteful pick-up lines, the right scent, and the ability to stand out in a crowd. Designing for users is no different: you need to appeal to them in a very unique way. But how do you know what's appropriate? Is animation necessary? Are you using the right color? Is your interface too simple? By the end of this workshop, you should be able to weigh the needs of your users against own design and development desires, and decide the best way to woo your users.
What you'll learn
* How to strike the balance between gorgeous design and flawless function
* Common user conventions and expectations
* How to examine and choose interaction methods: advanced CSS, Flash, JavaScript, Ajax, something else, all of the above, or nothing at all
Dan Mall
Happy CogDan Mall is the Interactive Director at Happy Cog. Working for a range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to mom-'n'-pop shops, Dan has a passion for playing matchmaker between engaging art direction and intuitive interaction design. When not at work, Dan enjoys being a newlywed, being a technical editor for A List Apart, singing/playing keyboards for contemporary-Christian band, Four24, and writing about design and other issues on his industry-recognized site, danielmall.com.
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Professional photoshop tips for web designers
- Time:
- 13.30 - 17.00, 3rd Nov 2008
- Location:
- Radisson Martinique
- Speaker:
- Mike Kus, Carsonified
Take your knowledge of Photoshop to the next level. Attendees will learn how to get the most out of Photoshop's advanced toolset by mixing up hand drawn sketches, layers, photographs and more to create visually stunning graphics.
This workshop is aimed at intermediate users of Photoshop and will arm attendees with a set of techniques for building a more beautiful web.
What you'll learn
* How to create rich and realistic textures
* Using layers to create 2D realism
* Ways of bringing your hand drawn sketches to life in Photoshop
* How to manipulate an everyday photograph into a digital masterpiece
* Advanced techniques for creating perfect web graphics
Mike Kus
CarsonifiedMike Kus is Senior Designer at Carsonified. He has a passion for design both online and off. His work is showcased on many 'inspiration' websites, and used as an example of how accessible web design can still look beautiful. You can view his extensive portfolio at The Things We Make.
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"It was great meeting other quality developers." - Ryan King, Technorati
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"It was invaluable to get confirmation that other big players are using the same approaches as us." - Erki Esken, Skype
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Free Survival Kit!
Code and resources from the best of the best
Every workshop attendee gets to take home a FREE copy of the accompanying Survival Kit DVD
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"I gained tons of practical advice. All valuable hands-on stuff." - Henrik Pettersen, MTV
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The workshop was great for comparing experiences - Jeff Veen, Adaptive Path
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"Being able to ask questions and participate freely was great." - Marcia Palmer, Cabinet Office
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"The question and answer section was excellent." - Mark Francis, Yahoo!
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"Comparing example architecture to our own gave us some really great ideas." - Richard Keen, Multimap
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"I loved the real-life practical examples and insight into the rules behind web standards." - Andy Brockie, Guardian Unlimited
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"It was great meeting other quality developers." - Ryan King, Technorati
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"It was invaluable to get confirmation that other big players are using the same approaches as us." - Erki Esken, Skype
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Free Survival Kit!
Code and resources from the best of the best
Every workshop attendee gets a FREE copy of the accompanying Survival Kit DVD
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"I gained tons of practical advice. All valuable hands-on stuff." - Henrik Pettersen, MTV
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The workshop was great for comparing experiences - Jeff Veen, Adaptive Path
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"Being able to ask questions and participate freely was great." - Marcia Palmer, Cabinet Office