San Francisco (Bay area), CA, USA

HFES 54th Annual Meeting (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 by Conference Editor
September 27, 2010toOctober 1, 2010

The HFES 54th Annual Meeting will be in San Francisco, California, from September 27-October 1, 2010.

More details will be posted at hfes.org.

Escape the lab (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Saturday, August 1st, 2009 by Training Editor
August 26, 2009
9:00 amto4:30 pm

Hands-on training in remote methods for qualitative user research, including remote usability testing, remote card sorting, and crafty different kinds of recruiting for remote studies. By Bolt | Peters User Experience.

For researchers, designers, and product managers who want to watch real people use technology from the comfort of their own desks.

Topics:

  • Strengths and weaknesses of remote ux research
  • Study design & scripting
  • Participant recruiting options
  • Moderating in the remote environment
  • Tools for screen sharing, recording, and communication
  • What can go wrong and what to do about it

See escapethelab.com for more information (space is limited).

Business of Software 2009 (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Monday, July 27th, 2009 by Conference Editor
November 9, 2009toNovember 11, 2009

Business of Software 2009 is being run by Joel Spolsky and Neil Davidson. It inspires and teaches people about the business of software. Although the conference has a strong software focus you don’t have to be a geek to come. Last year we had product managers, development managers, marketeers and project managers turn up, and they all enjoyed themselves.

Speakers include Don Norman and Kathy Sierra.

See businessofsoftware.org for more information.

UX Week 2009 (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 by Conference Editor
September 15, 2009toSeptember 18, 2009

UX Week 2009 looks laterally at the disciplines that have influenced us. With a mix of inspiring talks from recognized thought leaders and hands-on workshops delivering takeaway skills, this event delivers for user experience professionals at all levels — directors, managers, and practitioners.

  • Day 1: The Fundamentals of User Experience
  • Day 2: Expression
  • Day 3: Perception
  • Day 4: The Future of User Experience

See uxweek.com for more information.

UX Intensive (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Monday, June 1st, 2009 by Conference Editor
June 15, 2009toJune 18, 2009

UX Intensive is Adaptive Path’s four-day series for experienced professionals wanting to take their practice to the next level. They examine the key elements that contribute to a successful interactive experience:

  • Design Strategy
  • Design Research
  • Interaction Design
  • Information Architecture

Each day is led by Adaptive Path’s team of experts.

See adaptivepath.com for more information.

Re-Thinking…Design (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 by Conference Editor
June 17, 2009toJune 18, 2009

“Re-Thinking … Design” is DMI’s Design/Management/Brand 21 Conference.

The breakdowns we are currently experiencing in the world are enough to alarm even the hardiest of souls. Sitting back and watching is simply no longer an option. Re-Thinking … Design is an opportunity for the community of smart designers to collaborate on the leadership role that Design should take to shape our future. The conference will examine how Design thinking is becoming a change agent for transforming the deep fissures in cultural and business systems, and creating emerging opportunities to elevate the impact of our contributions.

Re-Thinking … Design will be co-chaired by two key thought leaders of our time, Roger Martin and Darrel Rhea. They will challenge the Design community to re-think Design in both macro and micro applications. At this event you can expect leading edge conversations that inspire. You’ll hear not just contemporary theory, but practical examples of premier business leaders demonstrating how they are changing the economy, healthcare, technology and culture—illuminating how design thinking is making it happen.

See dmi.org for more information.

How to Design for Persuasion, Emotion, and Trust ( San Francisco, CA)

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 by Human Factors International
February 11, 2009toFebruary 13, 2009

This course provides the essential knowledge to transition from being a classical usability engineer to become a complete user experience designer.

It is no longer enough to design just for efficiency - now user experience experts must also design for engagement.

More information at humanfactors.com.

To register.

Silicon Valley Book Club (Mountain View, CA, USA)

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 by Book Club
December 16, 2008
7:00 pm

The first edition of the UX Book Club will be December 16th, 7 pm at Dana Street Coffee, 744 W. Dana Street, Mountain View, CA, 94041.

The book will be “Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love”. The book will kick off a conversation about how to create better relationships with product management and the role of user experience in the product lifecycle.

For more information and to RSVP, see Silicon Valley Book Club.

User research Friday (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 by Keith Instone
November 7, 2008
1:00 pmto6:00 pm

User research Friday (”Advanced research methods. And drinks.”) will address the topic of “What does user research accomplish?” in the form of a half-day conference on November 7th. The election will be over, and the economy will still be screwed, so what better time to relax, have a drink, and listen to discussions about what research really accomplishes in the technology world? If you do research as part of your job, especially if you work a web job, come hang out!

Talks:

  • How to Lie with Design Research: Dan Saffer
  • Research and Design: Ships in the Night?: Steve Portigal
  • How Mental Models Helped Teams Do What They Dreamed: Indi Young
  • The Autodesk Web Research Truth: Maya Pacheco
  • Real Ethnography versus Fake Ethnography: TBD

We’ll be serving complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres during the sessions, with wine, beer, and juice.

See  userresearchfriday.com for more information. Register early, seats are limited.

Adaptive Path’s 7th Anniversary Party (San Francisco, CA, USA)

Sunday, March 9th, 2008 by Keith Instone
March 21, 2008
5:30 pmto11:00 pm

Come and celebrate Adaptive Path’s 7th Anniversary! Beer, wine and — of course — the Taco Truck. All are welcome but you’ll need to RSVP if you want to drink and eat those delicious tacos for free. See upcoming.org for more information.