Items tagged "phillychi"

Rapid Prototying (Malvern, PA, USA)

Please join us as we continue our discussion on prototyping, this time focusing on prototyping tools and rapid prototyping practices.

========
DATE & TIME
Thursday, August 21, 2008
6 - 8PM (networking from 6 - 6:30)

PLACE
Penn State Great Valley
30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA  19355
Phone: 610-648-3200
Directions: http://www.gv.psu.edu/directions/

RSVP
phillychi@gmail.com
========

About this Presentation
Developing applications in a global, corporate environment can be particularly challenging considering barriers to communication and agreement. Rapid prototyping using tools such as Axure Pro can help bridge these gaps by providing a powerful way of collecting and refining requirements in a global, dispersed setting as well as providing a practical UI framework for local or remote development teams. It is also very helpful for determining project scope and setting client expectations. The presentation will cover how to best harness prototyping tools and discuss best practices and tips for this type of prototyping.

About the Speaker
Ron McNamara has specialized in creating user friendly applications in the complex environments of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields for the past seven years. He is a CUA (Certified Usability Analyst), has a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Masters in Information Systems from Drexel University. He was a scientific and medical researcher before migrating to an IT career in 1998. One of his areas of expertise is using prototyping tools to elicit requirements and design user interfaces. He currently works at GlaxoSmithKline as a project manager and business analyst supporting research and clinical scientists.

About the Sponsor
The Engineering Division at Penn State Great Valley offers master’s degrees to working professionals in the fields of:

* Software Engineering - offering study in service-oriented architecture, product line architecture, software design, agile development, and the management of software systems.
* Systems Engineering - offering study in heterogeneous systems interaction and the management of complex processes.
* Information Science - offering computing and IT expertise and the management of IT systems.

A Penn State degree is closer than you think. Courses are held in the evenings and most students complete the degree in 2.5 years. Learn more about the graduate degrees offered at the Great Valley campus and at the Philadelphia Navy Yard by calling Amanda Neill at 610-725-5382, emailing gvengin@psu.edu or visiting http://www.gv.psu.edu

For more information

See PhillyCHI for more information.

Posted in ACM SIGCHI | Calendar | IAI | Local meeting | Philadelphia, PA, USA
Tags: phillychi
Add the first comment »

Philly UX Summer Picnic (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Join us for some family fun at the first Greater Philadelphia User Experience Summer Picnic bringing together:

* UPA Delaware Valley
* PhillyCHI
* PANMA
* STC Philadelphia
* IDSA
* and more

Date and Time: Sunday, June 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Ridley Creek State Park - Pavilion #3
Google Map/Directions: http://tinyurl.com/4bvc2k
Ridley Creek State Park Map: http://tinyurl.com/58hg46 (PDF)

Bring the whole family. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details in upcoming announcements.

RSVP: http://upadelawarevalley.org/events/event_register.php?id=10

Posted in ACM SIGCHI | Calendar | IDSA | Philadelphia, PA, USA | STC | Social | UPA
Tags: PANMA | phillychi | STC Philadelphia | UPA Delaware Valley
Add the first comment »

Web Accessibility: Myths, Facts, Opportunities (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Please join PhillyCHI for an enlightening discussion about the facts of web accessibility and Section 508 compliance, as well as practical advice on creating accessible websites without sacrificing design.

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008
Time: 6 - 8PM * Social time & networking 6 - 6:30PM *
Location: Hunt Room, Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts
320 South Broad Street (Broad and Pine Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Directions: http://www.uarts.edu/admission/directions.html
Parking Locator: http://www.philapark.org/parkinglocator/parking_locator.aspx
RSVP: phillychi@gmail.com

About the Presentation
A California federal judge’s recent decision not to dismiss a discrimination case against retailer Target Corp has possibly opened to the door to future Internet-related Americans with Disabilities Act claims. The ruling, believed to be the first indicating that the ADA can apply to the Internet, brings to light issues surrounding web accessibility and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

In this presentation, Kel Smith will speak about the concept of barrier-free user experience, describe the practical benefits of compliance, explore the legal and technical history of accessibility, and offer advice to those who want to design attractive websites that meet the needs of all users.

About the Speaker
Kel Smith is a conceptual technologist specializing in the design and usability of digital experiences, with stints at such companies as GlaxoSmithKline and Yellowbook. His strong interest in web accessibility has resulted in published articles, lectures and seminars; his piece titled “The Missing Link” appeared in The Practical Lawyer and Experience Magazine, and he was recently interviewed by Bill Cullifer for the WOW Technology Minute series.

In February 2008, Kel launched Anikto LLC to promote accessibility tactics across multiple disciplines and markets. He is currently the Director of Design and Development for Tandem Learning, a company specializing in highly-interactive, multimedia training experiences. Kel lives just outside of Philadelphia with his very, very patient wife.

See PhillyCHI for more information.

Posted in ACM SIGCHI | Calendar | Local meeting | Philadelphia, PA, USA
Tags: Accessibility | phillychi | section 508 | Usability
Add the first comment »

Beyond In-Lab Website Testing with Morae (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Please join us PhillyCHI and UPA Delaware Valley for a sneak peak of the new release of Morae coming in Summer 2008.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: 6 - 8PM (social time & networking from 6 - 6:30PM)
Location: Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania, 3417 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Map: http://www.perelmanquad.com/about/directions/index.php
Parking: Available at garages on 38th & Walnut and 34th & Chestnut
RSVP: http://upadelawarevalley.org/events/event_register.php?id=9

Event Description
When you think of TechSmith Morae, you probably think of testing things on a computer screen-like a software application or Web site. But what about testing the iPhone user’s experience? Could Morae speed up and simplify a whole range of testing methods, from paper prototyping to in-depth interviews to focus groups? Could it enable unmoderated testing? The Morae development team is hard at work to support all these methods and approaches! In this session, we’ll pull back the curtain to give you a peek at what’s coming…and demonstrate specific use scenarios. Remote user testing with UserVue will also be shown. We hope you can join us!

About the Presenter
Shane Lovellette is the product manager for Morae and UserVue. Shane came to TechSmith with over eight years of management and production experience in video and television. In 2004, Shane helped TechSmith introduce Morae, the first all-digital solution that records and synchronizes user and system data for the analysis of human-computer interaction. In that time, Morae has become the gold standard for usability testing and user experience research. Shane holds a bachelor’s degree in television, radio, and film production from Syracuse University and an MBA from Michigan State University. Shane resides in DeWitt, Michigan, with his wife and two children.

About TechSmith
Founded in 1987, TechSmith is the world’s leading provider of screen capture and recording software for individual and professional use. People everywhere use our products to capture content from their screens in ways that help them communicate more clearly, create engaging presentations for diverse audiences, and analyze product usability and customer experience.

To learn more about TechSmith, visit http://www.techsmith.com.

Posted in ACM SIGCHI | Calendar | Local meeting | Philadelphia, PA, USA | UPA
Tags: phillychi | techsmith | UPA Delaware Valley
Add the first comment »

PhillyCHI and PANMA Happy Hour (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Come out and join PhillyCHI and PANMA for a beer, or two!

Thursday, May 15, 2008
5:30 - 7:30
National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
http://www.nationalmechanics.com
RSVP: phillychi@gmail.com (nice, but not necessary)

About PhillyCHI

PhillyCHI is a Philadelphia-area professional group for those interested in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Usability and other related disciplines. We meet twice a month to network and discuss current topics in UX and HCI. For more information, visit http://phillychi.acm.org

About PANMA

The Philadelphia Area New Media Association serves individuals and companies involved in digital development. By offering a professionally and socially friendly environment, PANMA enhances the interconnections in our community, encourages locally trained and educated professionals to make their homes in the Philadelphia region, and increases employment and business opportunities for our industry.

The Philadelphia Area New Media Association supports the regional digital development community.

We are web designers, graphic artists, database developers, programmers, information architects, marketers and other professionals.

Posted in ACM SIGCHI | Calendar | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Social
Tags: PANMA | phillychi
Add the first comment »

PhillyCHI Holiday Party (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

The annual PhillyCHI holiday party will celebrate this past year and toast the new. It will be in a private room at 707, a bright new restaurant and lounge in Center City. There will be passed hors d’oeuvre, open bar, and door prizes. The newly elected officers for 2008 will be announced.

Posted in Calendar | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Social
Tags: holiday2007 | phillychi
Add the first comment »