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Education for a team of none

June 18th, 2009 · 11 Comments

Over the past few years as a web designer I’ve noticed a lack of education specific to people like me. Let me take you through an example. But keep in mind, this isn’t the only example I could use, there are many.
I recently heard the wonderful Jared Spool speak on the topic of personas […]

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New England User Group Leaders Summit 2009

May 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments

When you get together in a room full of group organizers, you’re sure to find inspiration and encouragement. I found plenty of both on Saturday, May 2nd, at the first New English User Group Leaders Summit (or simply NEUGLS).

photo by Rachel James.
The event was held at Microsoft’s New England Research and Development center. The main […]

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Filed under: Events · UX Book Club · Group · Conferences

Web Design Day follow up

April 7th, 2009 · No comments

This weekend I gave my first presentation. It was in front of 100 awesome people at the Pittsburgh Web Design Day. I learned a lot from the other presenters. Both their delivery and content was superior to mine. I have a long way to go, but I’m very excited to finally have my foot in […]

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