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Interaction10 Wrap Up: Thoughts, Conclusions, and Looking Ahead

Last week marked the end of the Interaction10, concluding what was an unforgettable string of events, meetings, discussions, and laughs that could prove significant for years to come.

#UXMove: So long DC, Hello Philly, Jersey & NYC

After almost 10 years in the Washington DC area, I’ll be relocating to New Jersey to begin a UX strategist consulting engagement.

UX Show and Tell Wrap-Up

The first UX Show and Tell was a success and can only get better. Read my wrap-up and see what you missed, and learn more about the free user experience workshop that’s all about the work.

Presentation Wrap-Up: User-Centered Interaction Design

I summarize my presentation to high school advanced web design students on user-centered interaction design.

Web Design in Higher Ed Doesn’t Have To Lower Academic Standards

Does web design deserve its place on college campuses alongside English, engineering, and art history?

AllTop.com features the erova notebook

Alltop, the “digital magazine rack” of the Internet, recently began promoting the erova notebook’s articles.

CTIA’s Perception Vs. Our Reality: Mobile Device Usability

The BBC cites research that adding more features to devices increases complexity and user frustration, despite marketing messages indicating otherwise.

Interview Expectations: A Candidate’s Perspective

Chris provides reasonable interview expectations from a user experience candidate’s perspective.

Announcing the erova notebook

The erova notebook is a user experience-centered blog discussing topics including design, usability, measuring and identifying user success, and the methods and tools freelancing practitioners can find valuable every day.