Is Interaction Design a dead-end job?
I think the issue is that Interaction Design is more a SKILL than a position. Face it, anyone can learn Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver, but it takes someone with some knowledge of Interaction Design to make a good layout of a web site or interface. What needs to happen is that Interaction Design becomes more the way of a skill, a talent that's added on to an already there position. So the Interactive Art Director needs to know more than just drawing up a layout. That or the Quality Assurance person is also versed on Interactive Design and Usability and thus will offer more to the table to make the right design. Finally, the client needs to be better educated and put in a small level of control. I guess I see it as more of a craft than a skill or a job. Great subject--it's healthy to stir up things from time to time! It's funny, as I was reading this, I kept thinking: Yes, finally, IxD as a separate practice is fading, and thank goodness for that. Thanks for your thoughts.
The best interface is no interface
The actual work-flow of the NFC enabled Google Wallet is actually already much simpler than what you present. 1. Unlock phone, 2. Tap NFC enabled payment device with your phone, 3. @Matthew: Thanks. The opportunity for No UI in automobiles is ripe, and already pretty rich. @Nate Thanks! Great writeup. @Kurt: Thanks. Absolutely love this article. @Mike: Thanks for your comment and passing along the article. Great article, I agree we don't always need a digital interface. @Rachel: Thanks! I think the call to simplify and remove interfaces when they're not needed is great, and I would love to see more designs come out that allow me to fluidly interact with the complexities of the real world. @Jeff: I think you nailed it with this phrase, "Sometimes we may able to get away without having a UI if our intentions can be sensed reliably, but other times we will need to have some sort of UI." You just joined the world's greats! @Sunil: I'm speechless. Interesting thoughts. Interesting article.
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10 TED Talks That Will Change the Way You Communicate
August 1st, 2012 By: Alvina Lopez Even the most eloquent of public and private speakers could always stand to tweak their communication skills just a little bit. Elizabeth Lesser: Take "the Other" to lunch: If communications with people on opposite sides of political, cultural, religious and other common divides so often proves extremely problematic, try Elizabeth Lesser’s simple-but-effective approach. Joan Halifax’s Buddhism and extensive work providing care and comfort to dying individuals in various institutions offers her an intense glimpse at how small, compassionate gestures bring almost supernova levels of light to one person’s world.
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Women comprise 47% of the U.S. workforce, but just 25% of the STEM workforce. While the tech sector has a reputation of being occupied by white males, women are making a go at careers in STEM fields. The success of prominent female leaders such as Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer are bringing more attention to women in the tech sphere. But beyond the Sandbergs and the Mayers, there's a crop of women who are not only leading, but also launching tech startups. Below, we highlight 44 accomplished female founders; with businesses ranging from fashion and ecommerce to careers and social networks, these movers and shakers are changing the face of tech. Alexa von Tobel, CEO and Founder, LearnVest Von Tobel dropped out of Harvard Business School to launch LearnVest after winning an Astia business plan competition. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Founder and Chairman, Joyus Laura Fitton, Founder, oneforty Olga Vidisheva, Founder, Shoptiques Kass Lazerow, Co-Founder & COO, Buddy Media
