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Jan
05

UPA NJ meeting: Wednesday, January 18th

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Join us for our January UPA meeting on 1/18/2012!

“TED Talks” Meeting

We’ve had great success with these meetings in the past, where we watch some engaging presentations and then have an open discussion with the group. Typically we will pick from major conferences like TED or GEL. We’ll probably watch 2 videos of about 15-20 minutes each, with open discussion ensuing after each video. We are open to suggestions, but we are leaning towards focusing on a somewhat new development in the world of usability and user experience, at least when it comes to the “buzz” around it – the healthcare patient experience.

This would be the main video to view and discuss:
Tom Lee on improving the patient experience in healthcare (20 minutes) (GEL 2011)
http://gelconference.com/videos/2011/tom_lee/

 

Please let us know if you have other suggestions, especially ones focusing on the area of healthcare as it relates to usability and UX. We look forward to seeing you at this casual but engaging meeting!
It’s in the same place as always – the 7th floor of Rutgers Computer Science Building, Rutgers – New Brunswick, Busch Campus.

Directions can be found at: http://www.cs.rutgers.edu/directions.html

If you have trouble finding this email close to meeting time, just search for Rutgers Computer Science Department. They have the most comprehensive set of directions to the place.

Meeting outline:
6:00pm – Socializing, meet and greet, grab a bite to eat
7:00pm – Intros, job postings/looking for a job, discuss any open items
7:15pm – Videos and discussion
9:00pm –  Meeting over

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Oct
30

UPA NJ meeting: Wednesday, November 16th

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Join us for our November UPA meeting on 11/16/2011!

A Web-Based Platform for Qualitative Research Analysis

Come out and hear Todd Zaki Warfel, co-founder of Nimbly Apps, LLC and member of PhillyCHI, speak about his latest creation – Reframer, a web-based qualitative research tool. See if this problem sounds familiar, and the solution enticing…

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For years, I’ve been wanting a better way to collect, analyze and prioritize the qualitative data we collected. I got tired of waiting and partnered with an old friend to build something. Something for myself, my team and our field.

In the coming weeks, we’re going to be launching an app built specifically for collecting and analyzing qualitative data. It’s designed for real-time collaboration, sharing information, and making team-driven decisions. It’s the first analytics platform for qualitative data that gives you a way to quantify your decisions based on value and feasibility.

We’ve been using it for over a year internally and it’s been a life changer. We’ve cut our analysis time by a factor of 8-10 and in the process increased our confidence level in our findings from 70% to 90-95%. We’ve even been able to track full circle from initial observation through design. We’ve been able to make data-guided design decisions based on the overall customer/business value and technical feasibility.
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Sound good? It should! Todd will speak about his experiences both pre- and post-product, and provide a demonstration of the software which is still in beta and not available to the public. If you’ve ever dealt with qualitative research before, or might in the future, you don’t want to miss this!

It’s in the same place as always – the 7th floor of Rutgers Computer Science Building, Rutgers – New Brunswick, Busch Campus.

Directions can be found at: http://www.cs.rutgers.edu/directions.html

If you have trouble finding this email close to meeting time, just search for Rutgers Computer Science Department. They have the most comprehensive set of directions to the place.

Meeting outline:
6:00pm – Socializing, meet and greet, grab a bite to eat
7:00pm – Intros, job postings/looking for a job, discuss any open items
7:15pm – Presentation
8:00pm – Live demo, Q&A and discussion, more socializing
9:00pm –  Meeting over

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Oct
17

World Usability Day 2011 in Philly: Design for Social Impact

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Join us on November 10th for the
World Usability Day 2011 in Philly:
Design for Social Impact
Event is FREE, but space is limited, reserve your seat early!

REGISTER NOW:
http://worldusabilityday2011.eventbrite.com/

WHEN:
Thursday, November 10, 2011
 6:00pm – 7:00pm      Networking & Community Spotlight
7:00pm – 8:15pm      Design for Social Impact Panel
8:15pm – 8:30pm      Raffle and Door Prizes

WHERE:
International House Philadelphia
South America Room
3701 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

WHAT:
This year, we will have an interactive panel discussion exploring a range of areas where innovative design is being leveraged to produce a broader social impact. We will explore:

Healthcare, remote patient monitoring
Kel Smith – Digital Practice Leader, Euro RSCG Life and Principal, Anikto LLC

Civic Engagement – Philadelphia’s Code for America initiative
Jeff Friedman – Manager of Civic Innovation & Participation, City of Philadelphia

Collaboration in international business system
Tracey Kroop – Principal, Design & Strategy at Electronic Ink

Learning and group informatics
Sean Goggins – Assistant Professor at the iSchool at Drexel, Group Informatics

Designing for donor personas – American Red Cross
Patrick Marsceill – Sr. Information Architect at Empathy Lab

For more information visit our website: http://upadelawarevalley.org/wud11/

REGISTER NOW:
http://worldusabilityday2011.eventbrite.com/

FOLLOW THE EVENT ON TWITTER:
#phillywud

EVENT PARTNERS:

Electronic Ink Empathy Lab PhillyCHI


 

 

PREMIERE SPONSORS:

The Archer Group Blue Plate Minds Boss Group Philadelphia

About UPA Delaware Valley:
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Usability Professionals Association (UPA) supports professionals who research, design, and evaluate the user experience of products and services in the Philadlephia metro area. We provide business advocacy by serving as an independent and informed voice for user-centered design and its related services. We offer networking and professional development opportunities for UPA members in Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Follow Us:
Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Contact Us:
upadelawarevalley@gmail.com

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Oct
17

Virtual Seminar: Quantitative Eye Tracking (11/16 10:00am)

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UPA International is pleased to announce the Virtual Seminar; Quantitative Eye Tracking , facilitated by Aga Bojko, Associate Director, User Centric, Inc., on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 10:00am – 11:00am CT.

Seminar Overview:

The potential of eye tracking has not yet been fully realized in the UX field. The method seems to be used mostly qualitatively to help describe behavior and diagnose usability issues in formative studies. However, with 30+ gaze positions recorded each second and the many metrics that can be derived from these data, eye tracking can be a powerful addition to our summative/validation studies.

This virtual seminar will focus on using eye tracking to quantify the user experience and make business decisions. Topics discussed will include the types of summative studies eye tracking is most suitable for, ways to determine the ideal sample size for a study, the multitude of eye tracking measures, and how to match these measures to the study objectives.

About the Facilitator:

Aga Bojko is an Associate Director at User Centric, Inc. Responsible for establishing the eye tracking practice at User Centric, Aga has been focusing on integrating eye movement analysis into traditional UX research to obtain actionable insights used to improve products and make business decisions. She has more than ten years experience with various types of eye trackers that she has used to conduct studies with software applications, websites, instructional material, pharmaceutical labels, and product packaging. Read more

Registration

Register as an individual, or as a site host where you can invite colleagues or other UPA members! Join us for this exciting web/audio event November 16 at 10:00am CT.

Virtual Seminar site fees:

  • $80 UPA Student members;
  • $149 UPA International members;
  • $199 non-UPA International members

Register here: ONLINE REGISTRATION  

Already have plans and can’t attend the live event? A post seminar on-demand audio & slide material option will be available for purchase. Shop all UPA on-demand seminars.

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Oct
05

Customer experience design webinar

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Shared by: Ben Bakelaar, Experience Architect at MISI Company

Think your company is truly customer-centric?  According to MISI’s Jerilyn MacLaren-Hall, if you’re not putting employees at the center of your customer experience design strategy, you could be missing out.   Register for this free on-demand webinar, where MacLaren-Hall will share key factors & tips to creating (and sustaining!) an employee culture hinged upon customer-centricity: http://bit.ly/qiPS1e

 

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Oct
02

STC NY Metro is hosting Whitney Quesenbery – Tell Me About That: Using Stories in Interviews and Personas

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STC NY Metro is hosting Whitney Quesenbery – Tell Me About That: Using Stories in Interviews and Personas
When: October 27, 5:30-7:00 pm Networking, 7:00 pm Presentation
Where: Thomson Reuters, 195 Broadway/Fulton, New York, NY 10007 (you must register in advance). Virtual attendance by Webinar also available.

More information and registration:  https://sites.google.com/site/stcnychapter/home/upcoming-events/whitney-quesenbery-tell-me-about-that-using-stories-in-interviews-and-personas

Stories are a great way to collect, analyze and share information. Stories can help us better understand our users, explain our research, and demonstrate our products. This presentation will start with an overview of all the way stories can be used to understand an audience and improve the user experience. Then we will look more deeply at the user and subject matter expert (SME) interview and how eliciting stories can help you collect richer details, going beyond the facts to a deeper understanding of products and processes. An essential aspect of storytelling is the persona, a portrait of a user. We’ll show how personas tell stories that can be used to illustrate user scenarios and help you to better communicate with your users.

Whitney Quesenbery is a user researcher, user experience practitioner, and usability expert with a passion for clear communication. Whitney has served as president of the Usability Professionals’ Association (UPA), on the boards of the Center for Plain Language and UXnet, and as a manager of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) Usability and User Experience Community. She is the co-author of Storytelling for User Experience.

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Oct
02

Steve Wozniak Speaks on Innovation at Rutgers Entrepreneurship Day 2011

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Steve Wozniak Speaks on Innovation at Rutgers Entrepreneurship Day 2011
November 14th, 2011  ** FREE **
Entrepreneurship Day at Rutgers: Hub of NJ’s Innovation Ecosystem

Featuring keynote speaker, Steve Wozniak:

Steve Wozniak is co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc., which rose to being the most valuable company in the world in August 2011, and Chief Scientist at Fusion-IO. A pioneer and juggernaut in modern computing, he has received numerous awards and honors including the National Medal of Technology from the President of the United States, the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, and was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame. Mr. Wozniak is credited with single-handedly designing the world’s first personal computer.

Also featuring a second keynote, NJ Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno:

Kim Guadagno serves as Secretary of State and New Jersey’s first Lieutenant Governor. Lt. Gov. Guadagno is leading economic development at the state level and instituted New Jersey’s Business Action Center to assist, retain, and attract companies to the state.

Location: Rutgers Student Center, College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Date: Monday, November 14, 2011

For additional information and registration, visit:
Website: http://pitch.rutgers.edu/

(limited spaces available – Register Today!)

What is Entrepreneurship Day at Rutgers?

Entrepreneurship Day brings together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, faculty, students and alumni for a unique event
designed to educate and motivate those interested in start-up ventures. In addition to the dynamic keynote speaker, you can learn tips on funding from our panel of venture capitalists and hear about government programs that may benefit you or your organization. The highlight of the day is a poster and networking session where new business ideas will be showcased. Entrepreneurship Day is FREE to attend!

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Oct
02

UPA 2012 Call for Participation

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The Call for Participation for the 21st UPA International Conference (UPA2012), scheduled to take place in Henderson (Las Vegas), NV, USA in June 2012 at the M Resort Spa and Casino, opens next week!

UPA International, the conference for user experience practitioners, is the one and only place for you to be inspired, learn, make friends and exchange business opportunities with fellow UX professionals from around the world. UPA International needs your industry knowledge, experience, and opinions to make this an amazing conference.

The 2012 conference theme is Leadership . Keep the themes of influence, power, authority, and initiative in mind as you develop your submission.

Don’t miss out! Take part in creating your conference experience! Here‘s how…

* Volunteer to be a reviewer (you’ll get to see all the cool ideas that other people have first!)

* Submit a presentation, poster, tutorial, or workshop proposal (it feels so good to share what you know!)

* Coordinate a panel; IGNITE or unconference session; or idea market (be a leader in some cool and stimulating activities!)

Find out more about submitting for UPA2012 or download the submissions templates on the conference website. Refer to the submission templates for the required information for each type of submission.  After you submit your proposal, a small amount of additional information will be collected via a web form.

This means that you can get a head start on your submission(s) TODAY… read more.

Complete participation details including submission reviewer sign-up will be available early next week! Stay tuned!

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Sep
29

Fall Update

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SEPTEMBER MEETING

Thank you to all who came out! There were 15 people in attendance, a really solid turnout!

UPDATED WEBSITE

We finally did it! The website has had a late “spring cleaning”, with a new template that fixes a bunch of usability issues and gives us a fresh look. The job postings are now separated from posts regarding group activity, so you won’t see as much clutter on the home page. To view the jobs, just click the “Job Board” link on the top menu. You will also find new “friendly” URL’s when clicking on links. Don’t worry, the old link format still works as well, in case you have bookmarks. We are still looking for a volunteer webmaster to take over the task of posting content, running the site, and improving the look and feel! Anyone who is interested can send an email to usabilitynj.info@gmail.com. Experience with WordPress is required.

PRESENTATION SLIDE DECKS

We have created a new section on our site to host all the meeting presentations. We’ll be looking to back-fill them in the coming weeks, so please check back! You’ll find a link to the new section on the top menu. And if you have any decks from prior meetings, please feel free to shoot them over to usabilitynj.info@gmail.com. We appreciate it!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th. We don’t have an official agenda yet. Anyone have any suggestions? Do you have an interesting case study you could present from a recent or on-going project? Any requests for speakers? Let us know!

WORLD USABILITY DAY

There was talk over the summer of organizing a volunteer group to present usability topics at local schools on World Usability Day… please email Alice Preston if you are still interested. This is a great way to reach out to the community and educate children on what usability is all about!

Otherwise, the other idea proposed was to create a newsletter of posts, articles, blurbs, etc. from our own members! If you would be willing to write up (or re-purpose) a blog length post/article on a topic related to the theme of World Usability Day 2011, please send an email to usabilitynj.info@gmail.com letting us know. This would essentially become an online newsletter/resource that is permanently available on our site. We have members with 20-30 years experience in the field, so we know you have things to say! Don’t forget, this year’s theme is EDUCATION: Designing for Social Change (http://www.worldusabilityday.org/).

FUTURE

We are planning to put together a survey to find out what skills people would like to learn and come out to a potential weekend workshop for. If you have any suggestions for skills (Axure, card sorting, etc.) please send those suggestions to usabilitynj.info@gmail.com.

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Sep
08

UPA NJ meeting: Wednesday, September 21st

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Join us for our September UPA meeting on 9/21/2011

“Introduction to Eye Tracking Technology and Analysis” will be presented by Bob Granito, President of Interactive Video Productions (IVP). Bob is a current member of the UPA and, if you’ve been to some of the UPA conferences of the past, you may have seen him in the exhibitor’s hall. IVP specializes in providing usability and eye tracking technology across the US.

We hear a lot about eye tracking and if you were at our meeting in July, you know it can be a hot topic. While Bob will teach us more about the technology, you may have some burning questions about applying the technology to our practice. Tentatively, we will be joined by Jacek Gwizdka and/or Marilyn Tremaine and her colleague for an “academic perspective” or we can entertain an open discussion from meeting attendees. Bring your questions!

It’s in the same place as always – the 7th floor of Rutgers Computer Science Building, Rutgers – New Brunswick, Busch Campus.

Directions can be found at: http://www.cs.rutgers.edu/directions.html

If you have trouble finding this email close to meeting time, just search for Rutgers Computer Science Department. They have the most comprehensive set of directions to the place.

Meeting outline:
6:00pm – Socializing, meet and greet, grab a bite to eat
7:00pm – Intros, job postings/looking for a job, discuss any open items
7:15pm – Presentation
8:00pm – Eye tracking questions/discussion
9:00pm –  Meeting over

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