BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ensemble Independent//vPim 0.360//EN CALSCALE:Gregorian X-WR-CALNAME:Boxes and Arrows Events Calendar tagged "web" BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20061215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20061216 SUMMARY:PhillyCHI Holiday Social LOCATION:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA DESCRIPTION:This will be a great opportunity to combine celebrating the hol iday season while getting to know your fellow PhillyCHI members better. We also hope you'll take this opportunity to become better acquainted with the new officers and volunteers for ’07! \n \nWhen: Friday, December, 15th \ n6:30 – 9:30 PM \n \nWhere: Noche - www.noche215.com \n1901 Chestnut Stre et \nPhiladelphia, PA 19103 \n(conveniently located within 4 blocks of Subu rban Station) \nParking options: http://tinyurl.com/y9twna \n \nRSVP: Not r equired, but appreciated. \nPlease send RSVPs to phillychi@gmail.com \n \n* *Try to arrive on time to take advantage of our one hour open bar.** \n \n~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ \n \nSponsors: \nThis event would not be possible without the support of our proud sponsors, GSI Commerce and Usable Interface... \n \nGS I Commerce (http://www.gsicommerce.com) is a leading provider of outsourced e-commerce solutions for over 50 partners in the United States. GSI's inte grated e-commerce platform offers services in three areas: technology, logi stics and customer care, and marketing services. \n \nGSI is headquartered in King of Prussia with two fulfillment centers in Kentucky, and customer c are centers in Florida and Wisconsin, and a presence in the international m arket as well with GSI Commerce Europe, Inc. \n \nUsable Interface (http:// www.usableinterface.com) is an independent consulting company specializing in product usability and user interface design. Usable Interface provides c onsulting services in the areas of: user research, usability testing, inter action design, and information architecture. \n \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \n \nHope t o see you all there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070313 SUMMARY:South by Northwest LOCATION:Austin, Texas, USA DESCRIPTION:Blue Flavor, Bryght and Raincity Studios are proud to present t he second annual South by Northwest (SXNW) geek fest party at the Iron Cact us in Downtown Austin. There will be plenty of free drinks and cool people to meet. This year we have booked virtually the whole venue but please let us know you are coming so we can plan ahead. Hope to see you there! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070928 SUMMARY:Don't Panic: Design and Usability Under Pressure LOCATION:Virtual DESCRIPTION:Register using the promo code "BOXES" for only $99 (a $30 savin g) at http://tinyurl.com/2ebutw \n \nAre you facing an aggressive deadline for your web site or product launch? Do you see the need for user research but lack the time to implement it? It’s hard enough creating usable designs when there is ample time and plenty of resources, but what do you do when that's just not an option for your design team? \n \nOne of the most common reasons designs fail users is because the design team didn't have the time or resources to focus on user research. To help designers and usability pr ofessionals deliver usable sites and applications despite the obstacles, we turned to Larry Constantine, author of the landmark book, Software for Use , to share his proven techniques on how to conduct design and usability eff orts quickly and efficiently, even when there is barely time to do anything at all. \n \nIn this 90-minute seminar, Larry will share a wide range of f ield-proven tricks and techniques for conquering design and usability probl ems while in crunch mode. You will learn: \n \n+ How to leverage Sample-of- One Testing to maximize the amount of valuable information you collect from just one user \n \n+ How to improve your time-boxed project management te chniques to conduct design activities faster and push your design team to t he limits of agility and ingenuity \n \n+ How to take advantage of the dec ision triage. Larry will show you how your success depends on your team's a bility to identify your design's most important features and focus the majo rity of time and resources in only those areas \n \n+ How to pare down you r field research efforts while still learning everything you need to create a successful design \n \n+ How to use tactical modeling techniques, such as simplified schematics for quickly capturing insights about users and the ir needs \n \nRegister using the promo code "BOXES" for only $99 (a $30 sa ving) at http://tinyurl.com/2ebutw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070928 SUMMARY:Don't Panic: Design and Usability Under Pressure LOCATION:Virtual DESCRIPTION:Register using the promo code "BOXES" for only $99 (a $30 savin g) at http://tinyurl.com/2ebutw \n \nAre you facing an aggressive deadline for your web site or product launch? Do you see the need for user research but lack the time to implement it? It’s hard enough creating usable designs when there is ample time and plenty of resources, but what do you do when that's just not an option for your design team? \n \nOne of the most common reasons designs fail users is because the design team didn't have the time or resources to focus on user research. To help designers and usability pr ofessionals deliver usable sites and applications despite the obstacles, we turned to Larry Constantine, author of the landmark book, Software for Use , to share his proven techniques on how to conduct design and usability eff orts quickly and efficiently with little time and money. \n \nIn this 90-mi nute seminar, Larry will share a wide range of field-proven tricks and tech niques for conquering design and usability problems while in crunch mode. Y ou will learn: \n \n+ How to leverage Sample-of-One Testing to maximize the amount of valuable information you collect from just one user \n \n+ How to improve your time-boxed project management techniques to conduct design activities faster and push your design team to the limits of agility and in genuity \n \n+ How to take advantage of the decision triage. Larry will sh ow you how your success depends on your team's ability to identify your des ign's most important features and focus the majority of time and resources in only those areas \n \n+ How to pare down your field research efforts wh ile still learning everything you need to create a successful design \n \n + How to use tactical modeling techniques, such as simplified schematics fo r quickly capturing insights about users and their needs \n \nRegister usi ng the promo code "BOXES" for only $99 (a $30 saving) at http://tinyurl.com /2ebutw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20071022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20071026 SUMMARY:Voices That Matter: Web Design Conference LOCATION:San Francisco, California, USA DESCRIPTION:Now grab the chance to listen to, learn from and mingle with yo ur favorite New Riders authors and the most respected professionals in the Web design industry at Voices That Matter: Web Design, a conference hosted by New Riders. \n \nAs a Web designer, you understand the challenges you fa ce. Gone are the days when a good grasp of HTML and some straightforward us ability knowledge would get the job done. Now your clients want to know tha t you're comfortable with CSS, XML, Ajax, Web standards, interaction design , information architecture, interface design, Search Engine Optimization, F lash, Flex, JavaScript, mobile design, mash-ups and much more. \n \nAt Voic es That Matter: Web Design, our lineup of speakers, including Jakob Nielsen , Steve Krug, Jeremy Keith, and many more, will teach you new techniques; s ome will show you how to avoid the potholes and pitfalls in how-to sessions ; still others will inspire you to try new pathways in creative, energizing , thought-provoking, idea-driven sessions. \n \nEntertaining, informative, authoritative, but most of all, inspiring, Voices That Matter: Web Design w ill bring you face-to-face with the authors whose books have shaped your ca reer. \n \nRegister now at www.voicesthatmatter.com/webdesign2007! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080410 SUMMARY:CreativeConnects Happy Hour LOCATION:Arlington, Virginia, USA DESCRIPTION: Join us for CreativeConnects a free monthly social event hoste d by The BOSS Group for creative, marketing, communications, advertising an d web professionals. Come network with colleagues, meet new people, keep up with industry news and get leads on jobs and business opportunities. \n \n No formal program, no RSVP required, lite bites and one drink courtesy of T he BOSS Group. \n \nAlso, visit our online resource center, creativeconnect s.com, for links to creative resources, tools, free downloads and our blog. \n \nCreativeConnects locations: \nMontclair, NJ \nPhiladelphia, PA \nBal timore, MD \nWashington, DC \nDallas, TX \nRichmond, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080523 SUMMARY:Semantic Technology Conference 2008 LOCATION:San Jose, California, USA DESCRIPTION:Widely recognized as the World’s Foremost Symposium on the Comm ercialization of Semantic Technologies, the SemTech Conference is where Sem antic Technologies and Web 3.0 come to life in products, in working applica tions, in case studies, and in conversations with hundreds of developers, e ntrepreneurs and practitioners who are building a new industry. SemTech 200 8 is a world-class educational program, including 5 days of business case s tudies, technical tracks, user groups, product briefings, demonstrations, i ndustry-focus groups and networking opportunities. \n \nEARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS – including our special 3rd Person attends Free offer – are avail able until April 21! \n \nFor the full conference agenda and to receive reg ular program updates, go to: \nwww.semantic-conference.com or \ncall +1-31 0-477-4475 \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080614 SUMMARY:Voices That Matter: Web Design Conference LOCATION:Nashville, Tennessee, USA DESCRIPTION:You've read their books. Now you're ready for more. Come and jo in the conversation at the Voices that Matter: Web Design Conference coming to the Loews Vanderbilt in Nashville this June! You’ll learn from and ming le with the industry’s most respected authors and meet peers from all over the globe who are passionate about Web design! \n \nhttp://www.voicesthatma tter.com/webdesign2008 \n \nCircle these dates on your calendar—June 10-13, 2008—and reserve your seat early to join us for the most well-rounded Web design event you’ll find anywhere! Get your difficult questions answered an d gain insights from the industry’s brightest thinkers and practitioners du ring four days of entertaining, informative, and inspiring sessions. You’ll engage in thought-provoking discussions and participate in interactive net working activities to enhance your subject matter expertise and hone your p rofessional skills. \n \nTwo tracks (one creative and inspirational, one strategic and practical) mean there's always a session for you: whether yo u're looking for the up-in-the-clouds ideas that'll transform your work whe n the conference is over or the down-to-earth techniques that'll make your job easier every day. \n \nDon’t miss it! Save June 10 – 13 for the Voices that Matter: Web Design! Guarantee yourself a seat where you’ll come face- to-face with world class authors including: \n• Dan Brown \n• Curt Cloninger \n• Zoe Gillenwater \n• Robert Hoekman , Jr. \n• Jeremy Keith \n• Steve Krug \n• Penny McIntire \n• Sandra Niehaus \n• Joshua Porter \n• Garr Reynolds \n• Nathan Shedroff \n• Aarron Walter \n • Charles Wyke-Smith \n• And many others! \n \nTo request more information, visit the online brochure at http://www.voicesthatmatter. com/webdesign2008, call 617-848-7026, or email Barbara.Gavin@PearsonEd.com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080614 SUMMARY:Voices That Matter: Web Design Conference LOCATION:Nashville, Tennessee, USA DESCRIPTION:As a Web designer, you understand the challenges you face. Gone are the days when a good grasp of HTML and some straightforward usability knowledge would get the job done. Now your clients want to know that you're comfortable with CSS, XML, Ajax, Web standards, interaction design, inform ation architecture, interface design, Search Engine Optimization, Flash, Fl ex, JavaScript, mobile design, mash-ups and much more. \n \nAt Voices That Matter: Web Design, our lineup of speakers, including Steve Krug, Garr Reyn olds, Jeremy Keith, and many more, will teach you new techniques; some will show you how to avoid the potholes and pitfalls in how-to sessions; still others will inspire you to try new pathways in creative, energizing, though t-provoking, idea-driven sessions. \n \nEntertaining, informative, authorit ative, but most of all, inspiring, Voices That Matter: Web Design Conferenc e will bring you face-to-face with the authors whose books have shaped your career. \n \nRegister now at www.voicesthatmatter.com/webdesign2008! \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081017 SUMMARY:Interaction Design for Rich Internet Applications LOCATION:New York, New York, USA DESCRIPTION: \nAre you currently building web-based applications? Are you t asked with adding more interactivity to your web applications? Do you want to learn interaction design skills geared towards adding interactivity and richness to your web-based solutions? \n \nAs we manage more information, t here is greater need for us to use more complex interactions to guide us th rough finding, selecting, creating, acting upon, sharing, and finally consu ming the information around us. Whether through a web browser, an Adobe AIR application, or your cell phone, rich interactions can aid your users and provide differentiated value to the businesses that engage you. \n \nExpert interaction designer David Malouf has created a seminar exploring the most important issues surrounding the web’s most sophisticated applications. \n \nThis course will teach you: \n \n 1. What defines an RIA, its building blocks, the environment and the differing and complementary technologies. \n 2. How to deconstruct existing applications to learn important lessons from those that came before you. \n How to guide in the selection of technologies and make your designs more technologically agnostic. \n 3. W hat are design patterns and how they can help you over time increase design quality and consistency when used properly. \n 4. Documentation techniqu es that help you move from static pages to rich application design communic ations. \n \nThis is a 1-day seminar with exercises for practice and lots o f discussion. \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081108 SUMMARY:2nd Seminar on Usability and Accessibility MEXICO LOCATION:Monterrey, Mexico DESCRIPTION:Usabilidad y Accesibilidad para la Web A. C. (UA Web) will be h osting the Second International Seminar on Usability and Accesibility for t he Web on November, 5, 6 and 7, 2008. There will be keynote conferences by Jesse James Garrett (Adaptive Path) and Jose Manuel Alonso (W3C), two of th e most renowned experts in the area. \n \nThis seminar will provide a forum for exchanging experiences in web usability and accessibility. It will all ow us to gain a common ground and set common objectives. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081126 SUMMARY:Web Navigation Design LOCATION:New York, New York, USA DESCRIPTION:This day-long class covers principles of web navigation and met hods of navigation design with practical examples and exercises. Participan ts should have some experience creating or maintaining websites and are loo king to deepen their design skills. This includes graphic designers, web ma sters, usability experts, and beginning to intermediate information archite cts. \n \nThe web has changed in the last decade. The notion of Web 2.0, in particular, marks a second phase of the web characterized by user-generate d content, collaboration, communities, and broader participation in general . And new technologies, such as Ajax and Flex, point to a more interactive web with highly functional applications. \n \nAmidst this change, the basic problems of creating a good web navigation system remain. In many respects , they only get even more complicated. Business objectives increasingly rel y on the assumption that people will be able to find, access, and use the i nformation and services they provide. In other words, in order for web site s to successful, people must be able to navigate effectively. A “cool” site with lots of interactivity and user participation will still be lousy if t he navigation doesn’t work. \n \nAfter this class, you will be able to: \n 1. Understand and apply basic principles of web navigation in your work \ n 2. Recognize different mechanisms and types of navigation, as well as d ifferent page types \n 3. Apply current methods of navigation design for page layout and creating a unified navigation system \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081203 SUMMARY:Web Accessibility Training LOCATION:London, United Kingdom DESCRIPTION:For developers and designers who need to create accessible web sites, "Web accessibility for developers and designers" is a 1-day seminar that shows delegates how to design accessible web pages and how to evaluate web pages for accessibility. Recently updated to cover the principles, gui delines and success criteria in WCAG 2.0, this seminar provides a practical path through the legislation, describing what you need to do to meet the m inimum requirements, how to retrofit inaccessible pages and how to make sur e new content is accessible. \n \nWHAT YOU'LL LEARN \n \n-Articulate the bu siness benefits of an accessible website; \n-Intuitively understand the obs tacles facing disabled people as they use the web; \n-Experience the assist ive devices used by disabled people to overcome these barriers; \n-Write al ternative content; \n-Interpret the principles, guidelines and success crit eria in WCAG 2.0; \n-Evaluate web site accessibility and define how accessi bility standards will be met; \n-Learn how to check the accessibility of in dividual pages, using tools like the web accessibility toolbar; \n-Apprecia te the strengths and weaknesses of on-line accessibility tools like Bobby; \n-Use standards and guidelines to design sophisticated, accessible sites t hat will work in future browsers as well as current ones. \n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR