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Effective Mapping pictures?

Did anyone take any pictures at the Effective Mapping workshop? My note seem a little disjointed and I'm trying to get a visual of how one of the maps looked (just the post-it ones we did on the tables). If anyone took photos, please let me know.
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Say it ain't so

Currently listening to Weezer's song, it now invariably reminds me of that Microsoft party on Saturday night of the conference. I guess it was the easiest song to play on Rock Band, oh Good Times :-D
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transfer over to Faceboooook

Hey Guys, That was my first "serious" conference and it was awesome. I wasn't expecting to network so much, but I was expecting to learn. Did a lot of both. It seems they might take down this site so if you see this before that, please add m...
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Reflections on Conference

What a terrific conference! I must say, I'm really pumped up about our field and am actively sharing what I learned with my team. I posted my key takeaways on my blog here if you're interested: http://www.prestonsmalley.com/2008/02/reflections-on...
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Capturing the vibe

Interaction08 was a watershed event for the current generation of designers. People from all areas of the discipline converged and saw what they have in common: a serious interest in the purposeful exploration of alternatives that can lead to cons...
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PowerPoints

Where are the PowerPoints posted? I see the one below from Gretchen - but are the others posted somewhere?
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Snippets about Interaction08

Check out the Core77 series on Interaction08. There are links to it in the conference blog: http://interaction08.ixda.org/blog/?p=65.
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Slides from Cinematic Interaction tak

A few people have requested my slides. I've posted them here: http://www.slideshare.net/sarah.allen/cinematic-interaction-design/
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Flickr photos abound!

If people want to check out all the photos people are taking (at least those on flickr), check them out here.
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Some "Take Aways" from the conference ...

Here are my "take aways" so far ... What are you taking back? Alan Cooper - Create the insurgency! - Software is not a problem to be solved, it is a process. - Programming is craftsmenship. Dan Brown - Connect your nouns and verbs! - E...
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Who is the Squirrel?

Will the Interaction Squirrel of Hope reveal himself or herself today? And who is Bob Ross? I would think that hair-do would make him stand out..... :)
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What does "friend" mean, anyway?

I just went through and friend-ed a bunch of folks I've met here...not that I mean to presume on limited acquaintance, so please don't take it as creepy. I've always felt that "friend" is a problematic term on social networks...if I want to follow...
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Wonderful

Congratulations to the IxDA team for a wonderful conference! Looking forward to the Sunday program.
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Reminder: IxD for the Creative Process get-together

Hi all, Awhile ago I posted a message about getting a bunch of people together who are interested in the unique challenges of designing interactive tools to support the creative process... well, since then, *many* people have joined this site. ...
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Pre-cons ... Whatchya think?

I'd love if people would comment here about what they got out of the first day of pre-con workshops. What were the highlight words of wisdom you received? -- dave
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Lunch on Saturday

For those on my "want to meet" list...and anyone else who would care to join...maybe we can get together for lunch on Saturday? I'm up for anywhere, especially someplace outdoors if the weather is accomodating. Let's meet outside the River Clu...
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Genuinly impressed

The IXDA conference started out really good. I'm genuinly impressed by the work put down by Dan, David, Bruce, Niklas and the others (sorry, I know there are many of you, these guys are the ones who have sufferend most from my questions and presen...
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if you see me

tell whoevers driving to give me back to rob. he needs vans.
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Woo, we have a booth!

It didn't even occur to me that Adobe would have a booth :) We'll try to hang out there when we're not in a session--stop by if you have questions/suggestions/flames about Creative Suite, Flex, Thermo, etc. We also might try to organize a little g...
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NEST Installation at the Jepson Center

Hi Friends and Colleagues, I wanted to let you know about an interactive sound and object based Installation I have worked on at the Jepson Center at the Telfair Museum (207 W. York at Barnard). Some info is here: http://www.carladiana.com/nes...
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Friday Lunch Meet Up?

What's everyone doing tomorrow during the day? I'm going to the Data to Difference in the morning - what about after that? Anyone planning on meeting for lunch?
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Savannah

Wow, I'm really starting to like Savannah after a day meandering about. Hmm....why am I locking myself in dank rooms for a conference for the next 3 days?
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Savannah Rocks! How about Agile?

Hi everyone! Glad to be a part of this event and network with folks in all areas of interaction design. Very interested in speaking to others who have successfully integrated Agile into their UCD process. I'm headed to the Agile workshop to...
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Core77 article on ID & IxD ... check it out

Here's a timely article about IxD and ID that might be of interest to folks, posted on Core77. Enjoy!
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Live feed: CONGREGATE

As part of the total conference "experience" we have planned for you, we will be featuring screens around the conference site displaying CONGREGATE, our real-time feed application. It will be showing incoming feeds from flickr, Twitter and CrowdV...
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IxDA/Coroflot Hiring Salon

Coroflot will be hosting a job board at the conference (in the exhibition area), but we wanted to take it one step further and give people the space to meet. So attention employers! We will be providing an appointment card system and a room t...
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Getting into Savannah on thursday?

getting into Savannah tomorrow? a meet-up for early arivals will be across the street from the Hilton at Gallery Espresso Coffee House. Come anytime 3pm- 7pm. [234 Bull St. 31401] and meet for dinner, 730pm, at Vinnie Van Go Go's. Best pizz...
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Savannah Weather

Looks like it is going to be sunny and warm this weekend. High of 70F/21C on Saturday! Yay! http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USGA0506?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
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Things to do in the Garden of Good and Evil

I found this little gem from the NYTimes, 36 Hours in Savannah, what looks to be a good guide to fun and interesting things to do when we aren't in session, schmoozin, or sleepin..... 36 Hours in Savannah, Ga. http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/07...
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Mission Critical interaction design

Hi there! I am interested in networking with and meeting interaction designers in all fields and areas. I am really looking forward to this event. I would especially like to meet other people who are involved in designing mission critical syste...
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The business of interactive design

There is a lot of talent and experience among the attendees. My interest is in the business dynamics of interactive design - how interactive design is sold to clients and how businesses who are positioned in the market of interactive design can s...
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The business of interactive design

There is a lot of talent and experience among the attendees. My interest is in the business dynamics of interactive design - how interactive design is sold to clients and how businesses who are positioned in the market of interactive design can s...
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Are you involved with designing entertainment related products?

hi all, I'm really interested in meeting designers/engineers/product managers/students/others involved with designing entertainment related products (website, online community, software, games, services, mobile, tv, hardware, etc.) Let's get to...
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Job Post: Interaction designer for entertainment product

Hi, I am seeking a mid to senior-level interaction designer with a good technical foundation to join my team in the San Francisco location of the newly formed Cisco Media Solutions Group. If you are smart, interested in all aspects of prod...
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Vegetarians?

I'll be seeking out veg-friendly restaurants while at the conference. Anyone else?
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Walking tour of Historic Savannah

If you are attending the workshops or arriving in Savannah early and love historical architecture, the Architectural History Department at SCAD is providing at no cost a walking tour of this grand historic district in Savannah. Tours will be le...
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Get a tour of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

A lunchtime tour of several SCAD buildings will include the Gulfstream Center for Furniture and Industrial Design, a former warehouse with industry-standard studio and production facilities; Hamilton Hall, which houses the film and television and ...
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Spread the IxD Word: Be an Interactions 08 Corresondent for Boxes & Arrows

Hey all, One week out for Interactions 08. Over here at B&A we're gearing up to cover the event and are looking for volunteer correspondents to write short (100-200 word) reviews of the conference's multi-varied sessions and workshops. Feel ...
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IxDA Paper Prototyping Workshop

There's still a few spaces in the Paper Prototyping workshop. Time is running out and so is space—so sign up already! For those who are attending, here's your chance to send in a request for examples you'd like to see prototyped. I already have...
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CMU Meet-up

It's no surprise that there are quite a few attendees with Carnegie Mellon connections—both alumni and current students. I know I would like to meet a bunch of you on both sides of the diploma, and judging from CrowdVine's networking features, the...
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Ground transportation from the airport

The following was taken from the Savannah Airport site. Public Transportation Chatham Area Transit (CAT) CAT buses run to and from the airport on a daily basis, servicing many locations in the Savannah Area. Please visit CAT's web site or c...
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Thursday Evening Face2Face

Well people - looks like there is some small amount of critical mass around getting together Thursday afternoon/evening. The first pre-IxDA Conference Face 2 Face - the pre-party party - the early bird special. Soon to become a tradition, I am sur...
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SAP Design Services Team is hiring

If your looking for a new gig come talk to me or one of my coleagues at the conference. Enriq Gili Fort Lorriane Nault Dan Hough The DST is an in-house consulting team to the rest of SAP. Were modeled on IDEO and sit within the office of t...
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Restaurants in Savannah

Someone asked me for a list of restaurants, as they are planning a dinner for their group. I don't have a lot yet, but we will in the program when you arrive. What I have is the list I've been using for our dinners: * Old Pink House - Historic ...
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Hiring? Looking? Let's meet up!

With all the great topics and speakers on the agenda it's easy to forget about our day jobs...at least until we log into our webmail clients at 3am and see all the work piling up back at the office. So why not look for some help? If there are ...
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Book Writer's Club Post Redux

Hello All! Our original thread seems to have dropped off of Crowdvine. Last I recall, we had discussed doing a "pub talk" after the Saturday night reception. As Dan Saffer just announced that there will be an Adaptive Path-hosted after-part...
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Adaptive Path After Party (AP AP)

On Saturday night after the Microsoft reception, Adaptive Path will be hosting an after party at a local establishment. Stay tuned for more details!
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Hi there from Denmark!

Hi there Joining the IxDA 08 from Denmark, I look immensely forward to going to this event. I hope to be able to both meet many of the skilled interaction people in the US, but also have the opportunity to meet some of my European and maybe ...
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Amazon Kindle

I got an Amazon Kindle for Christmas and I a really enjoying it. If you have one and are coming to the conference I would like to meet with you to see how you are using it and share impressions. -Greg
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Microcosm/Macrocosm: How is IxD different around the world and can we evolve a global vision?

Hi, I started this discussion by posting directly to the profiles of people that I noticed were coming to IxDA 08 from outside of North America. Thanks to David M. for suggesting that we bring this discussion to a wider forum via a blog post. ...
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Adobe is new Platinum Sponsor

Adobe (through its Fireworks and Dreamweaver team) is now our latest (AND LAST) Platinum sponsor to be added. We'll get them up on the web site ASAP, but I am just over joyed that we were able to get this kind of support for Interaction08 | Savann...
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Let's make crowdvine better

Tony Stubblebine ... our host from Crowdvine ... has been an incredibly responsive and gracious host. I have received quite a few suggestions about how to make Crowdvine better. On my personal evaluation, all the ideas separately make a ton of...
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Autodesk is new Platinum Media Sponsor

We had an outpouring of interest in this new special sponsorship and Autodesk shot ahead with a big generous commitment. Thank you Autodesk!
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New Session: User Interface Design in an Agile Environment: Enter the Design Studio

Dave just let me know that there's been a switch in the schedule. "More Than Useful: A Framework for Playful Products" has been replaced with User Interface Design in an Agile Environment: Enter the Design Studio. One of the speakers, Jim Unga...
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We are looking for a special sponsor

One of the sponsors we were holding out for to sponsor our video capture and publishing endeavor fell through. We feel strongly that it is part of the IxDA mandate to make sure that our conference is available to the entire IxDA community whether ...
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IxD Education Eco-System

How can we mature this discipline without also maturing the IxD Education Eco-system. This means bachelor, masters, and continuing ed. education. In N. America we have a dearth of real IxD programs and a sliver more of industrial design and i...
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Who else is bringing their family? Coming early.

hey there, I was wondering who else is bringing their family with them? I'll be coming to Savannah early (Monday the 4th) to tour around the city with my wife and 14mo. old boy Caleb. I'm sure spouses might want to spend time together, but also ...
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IxD for the creative process - Anyone else interested?

Hey all... I've recently started thinking beyond my day-to-day duties of doing IxD for business and have become very interested in the idea of designing interactions for the creative process. Personally, I'm an electronic music fanatic, and as suc...
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