[Sigia-l] usability testing in france?
Michele Visciola
michele at michele.visciola.name
Thu Apr 1 11:28:44 EST 2004
Yes, see the following
http://www.axance.com/08english/08english_00homepage.htm
you may ask for Frederic
Sincerely
Michele Visciola
Italy
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> 2. IA Summits - please take survey (Richard Hill)
> 3. Re: Steve Jobs invented the hierarchical list??? (Listera)
> 4. usability testing in france? (HK Dunston)
> 5. Best practices in retail inventory availability (Steve Mulder)
> 6. Adobe InDesign UI elements (Michael Kay)
> 7. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (Listera)
> 8. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (Michael Kay)
> 9. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (Listera)
> 10. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (Jesse James Garrett)
> 11. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (Michael Kay)
> 12. JOB: IA Contractor needed - Philadelphia PA (Steve Cleff)
> 13. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (ToddR.Warfel)
> 14. Re: Adobe InDesign UI elements (Christina Wodtke)
> 15. IA: tools, methods (BJ Cook)
> 16. Re: IA: tools, methods (Anders)
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> From: Todd R.Warfel <lists at mk27.com>
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:13:06 -0500
> To: Jake Cressman <rjc44 at cornell.edu>
> Subject: [Sigia-l] Re: Steve Jobs invented the hierarchical list???
>
> Yes, but the way the patent reads, it's specific to a multi-media
> device that has playlists, artist info, etc....
>
> 4. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the first list of user
> selectable items includes at least a playlists item, an artists item,
> and a songs item.
>
> 5. A method as recited in claim 4, wherein when the selected item is
> the playlists item, then the second list of user selectable items
> includes a list of configurable playlists.
>
> 6. A method as recited in claim 4, wherein when the selected item is
> the artists item, then the second list of user selectable items
> includes a list of all artists and a list of particular artists.
>
> 7. A method as recited in claim 4, wherein when the selected item is
> the songs item, then the second list includes a list of all songs.
>
> 8. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the transitioning is
> pathwise bidirectional.
>
> So, if your PDA or cell phone can do this, then either the patent
> probably won't be issued, if they were prior works, or future versions
> would have to be licensed from Apple.
>
> On Mar 31, 2004, at 10:26 AM, Jake Cressman wrote:
>
> > Yes, it applies only to portable multimedia devices, but still... My
> > cell
> > phone uses hierarchical lists and so does my PDA, both of which are
> > portable
> > multimedia devices.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Todd R. Warfel
> User Experience Architect
> MessageFirst | making products easier to use
> --------------------------------------
> Contact Info
> voice: (607) 339-9640
> email: twarfel at messagefirst.com
> web: www.messagefirst.com
> aim: twarfel at mac.com
> --------------------------------------
> In theory, theory and practice are the same.
> In practice, they are not.
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> From: "Richard Hill" <rhill at asis.org>
> To: <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:23:17 -0500
> Subject: [Sigia-l] IA Summits - please take survey
>
> We have a survey up that is very important to possible changes in the
nature
> of the IA Summits.
>
> To date only about 100 people have completed the survey, and we believe a
> couple of sets are over-represented. We especially need to hear form
folks
> who have NOT ATTENDED an IA Summit.
>
> http://mail.asis.org/phpESP/public/survey.php?name=Plan_IA_Summits_copy
> is the correct URL.
>
> Thank you to the 100 folks who have replied, and I apologize for the typo
in
> the "thank you" message at the end.
>
> Dick Hill
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:35:05 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Steve Jobs invented the hierarchical list???
> From: Listera <listera at rcn.com>
> To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
>
> "Jake Cressman" wrote:
>
> > You've got to be kidding.
>
> Do you know of any prior art in the area the patent applies to? If not,
why
> are you amused?
>
> Ziya
> Nullius in Verba
>
>
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> Message: 4
> From: "HK Dunston" <hkd at panix.com>
> To: <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Cc: "Dao Nguyen" <dao_n at yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 16:12:23 -0500
> Subject: [Sigia-l] usability testing in france?
>
>
> Hello List,
>
> Can anyone recommend a person or company that offers usability testing
> services in France?
> As always, I will summarize responses for the list.
>
> Thanks!
> --hk
>
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> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 16:59:00 -0500
> From: "Steve Mulder" <smulder at molecular.com>
> To: <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Subject: [Sigia-l] Best practices in retail inventory availability
>
> Greetings -
>
> I'm on a quest for competitive/best practice research on making physical
> store inventory visible on retail sites. Any pointers or opinions on
> sites that are doing this particularly well?
>
> =20
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> Steve Mulder
> Senior Consultant, User Experience
> Molecular.
> 617.218.6633
> smulder at molecular.com
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:46:53 -0500
> To: <sigia-l at asis.org>
> From: Michael Kay <lists at peep.org>
> Subject: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
>
> Hi all-
> I'm using Adobe InDesign for wireframes. Does anyone know of UI
> browser widgets in that format? Drop down boxes, dialog boxes, check
> boxes, radio buttons, etc.
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
> --
>
> Michael Kay
> Information Architecture - User Experience
> Author, The Web Wizard's Guide to Flash - http://www.peep.org/wizard/
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 19:03:02 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
> From: Listera <listera at rcn.com>
> To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
>
> "Michael Kay" wrote:
>
> > I'm using Adobe InDesign for wireframes. Does anyone know of UI
> > browser widgets in that format?
>
> Not sure what you're asking here, but InDesign is essentially a layout
tool
> and can pretty much handle all picture formats, like GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PSD,
> PDF, EPS, etc. Its own file format is .INDD. I don't think it would make
> sense to design browser widgets in .INDD format, every widget being a
> separate inDesign document. Maybe you have something else in mind?
>
> Ziya
> Nullius in Verba
>
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 19:06:56 -0500
> To: Listera <listera at rcn.com>, SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
> From: Michael Kay <lists at peep.org>
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
>
> What I am referring to are widgets like those in Visio and some have
> created for Illustrator. They mimic web browser UI widgets like
> pulldown menus, radio buttons, etc. I'm making my own but I wanted to
> save some work if someone out there has some readymade ones posted.
> --Mike
>
> At 7:03 PM -0500 3/31/04, Listera wrote:
> >"Michael Kay" wrote:
> >
> >> I'm using Adobe InDesign for wireframes. Does anyone know of UI
> >> browser widgets in that format?
> >
> >Not sure what you're asking here, but InDesign is essentially a layout
tool
> >and can pretty much handle all picture formats, like GIF, JPEG, TIFF,
PSD,
> >PDF, EPS, etc. Its own file format is .INDD. I don't think it would make
> >sense to design browser widgets in .INDD format, every widget being a
> >separate inDesign document. Maybe you have something else in mind?
> >
> >Ziya
> >Nullius in Verba
> >
> >
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> Michael Kay
> Information Architecture - User Experience
> Author, The Web Wizard's Guide to Flash - http://www.peep.org/wizard/
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 20:59:35 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
> From: Listera <listera at rcn.com>
> To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
>
> "Michael Kay" wrote:
>
> > What I am referring to are widgets like those in Visio and some have
> > created for Illustrator.
>
> There's a difference between application-specific stencils (like Visio)
and
> vector art that can be integrated into a stencil (like those for Visio or
> OmniGraffle). If you can find something that Illustrator can parse then
you
> can save it in several formats that inDesign can import.
>
> Ziya
> Nullius in Verba
>
>
>
> --__--__--
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> Message: 10
> From: Jesse James Garrett <jjg at jjg.net>
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:06:32 -0800
> To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
>
> On Mar 31, 2004, at 5:59 PM, Listera wrote:
>
> > "Michael Kay" wrote:
> >
> >> What I am referring to are widgets like those in Visio and some have
> >> created for Illustrator.
> >
> > There's a difference between application-specific stencils (like
> > Visio) and
> > vector art that can be integrated into a stencil (like those for Visio
> > or
> > OmniGraffle). If you can find something that Illustrator can parse
> > then you
> > can save it in several formats that inDesign can import.
>
> InDesign has a "Library" file format (.indl) that is roughly equivalent
> to the "stencil" concept in Visio. An InDesign library of wireframe
> components would fit the bill for what Michael has asked for, if such a
> thing existed, which to my knowledge is not the case.
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Jesse James Garrett Now in bookstores:
> jjg at jjg.net "The Elements of User Experience"
> http://www.jjg.net/ http://www.jjg.net/elements/
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:14:24 -0500
> To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
> From: Michael Kay <lists at peep.org>
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
>
> Someone has contacted me off list with such a thing, but I'm still
> working out the compatibility problems. Since the Library was created
> with 1.5 and I'm using CS, for some reason CS is not recognizing it.
> -- Mike
>
> At 6:06 PM -0800 3/31/04, Jesse James Garrett wrote:
> >On Mar 31, 2004, at 5:59 PM, Listera wrote:
> >
> >>"Michael Kay" wrote:
> >>
> >>>What I am referring to are widgets like those in Visio and some have
> >>>created for Illustrator.
> >>
> >>There's a difference between application-specific stencils (like Visio)
and
> >>vector art that can be integrated into a stencil (like those for Visio
or
> >>OmniGraffle). If you can find something that Illustrator can parse then
you
> >>can save it in several formats that inDesign can import.
> >
> >InDesign has a "Library" file format (.indl) that is roughly
> >equivalent to the "stencil" concept in Visio. An InDesign library of
> >wireframe components would fit the bill for what Michael has asked
> >for, if such a thing existed, which to my knowledge is not the case.
> >
> >________________________________________________________________________
> >Jesse James Garrett Now in bookstores:
> >jjg at jjg.net "The Elements of User Experience"
> >http://www.jjg.net/ http://www.jjg.net/elements/
> >
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> Michael Kay
> Information Architecture - User Experience
> Author, The Web Wizard's Guide to Flash - http://www.peep.org/wizard/
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:31:29 -0500
> From: "Steve Cleff" <scleff at mbcnet.com>
> To: <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Subject: [Sigia-l] JOB: IA Contractor needed - Philadelphia PA
>
> Hi all,
> Medical Broadcasting Company is looking to meet with Information =
> Architects interested in freelance work in Philadelphia. The engagements =
> will not require the IA to be on-site full-time. The work will be for a =
> variety of Web site projects for Pharmaceutical companies.
>
> Interested applicants should contact: freelancejobs at mbcnet.com
>
> Here are the details:
>
> MBC has contract opportunities for Information Architects with four+ =
> years of experience developing Web site architectures willing to work in =
> the Philadelphia area. Assignments will require the Information =
> Architect to define site content, develop site architectures, navigation =
> schemas and user flows, as well as the appropriate documentation for =
> each.
>
> DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
> * Work with clients to understand their business models and goals and =
> helps define strategy, content, and features for design of their web =
> sites
> * Analyze audiences and their information and functional needs
> * Research and analyzes industry trends and competitor sites, when =
> necessary
> * Collaborate with project teams to:=20
> o Define site architecture and navigation=20
> o Map out user flow and experience=20
> o Define high-level interaction
> * Develop and maintain Information Architecture deliverables such as =
> high-level site architectures, page schematics, navigation schemes, and =
> detailed site maps, personas & scenarios
> * Participate in populating content matrices showing all content =
> elements, relationships and dependencies
> * Communicate with all project production groups in all stages of design =
> to ensure project supports the Information Architecture strategy as well =
> as to answer questions about that strategy
> * Work with creative and development teams to develop projects on time =
> and under budget
>
> SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: =20
>
> Minimum 4 years directly related information design and strategy =
> experience. Degree in a relevant areas of study strongly preferred, =
> including: Computer Science, Library Sciences, Human-Computer =
> Interaction, Information Architecture, related fields of Psychology, or =
> Visual Design. Strong knowledge of site design and usability principles, =
> issues and techniques. Ability to analyze customer needs and define =
> strategies for meeting them, organize large bodies of information, and =
> collaborative with design team. Strong written and oral communication =
> and client presentation skills and professional demeanor. Experience =
> creating flowcharts, diagrams, storyboards, wireframes, and other =
> visualization tools using Visio. Experience with pharmaceutical =
> marketing Web sites preferred
>
> Interested applicants should contact: freelancejobs at mbcnet.com
>
>
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> Message: 13
> From: Todd R.Warfel <lists at mk27.com>
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:11:10 -0500
> To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
>
> Well, I don't have one for ID, but I do have one for Illustrator if
> anyone's interested.
>
> On Mar 31, 2004, at 9:06 PM, Jesse James Garrett wrote:
>
> > InDesign has a "Library" file format (.indl) that is roughly
> > equivalent to the "stencil" concept in Visio. An InDesign library of
> > wireframe components would fit the bill for what Michael has asked
> > for, if such a thing existed, which to my knowledge is not the case.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Todd R. Warfel
> User Experience Architect
> MessageFirst | making products easier to use
> --------------------------------------
> Contact Info
> voice: (607) 339-9640
> email: twarfel at messagefirst.com
> web: www.messagefirst.com
> aim: twarfel at mac.com
> --------------------------------------
> In theory, theory and practice are the same.
> In practice, they are not.
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 14
> From: "Christina Wodtke" <cwodtke at eleganthack.com>
> To: "Todd R.Warfel" <lists at mk27.com>, "SIGIA-L" <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 06:21:15 -0800
>
> translating from Illustrator to Indesign is pretty easy, one just cuts and
> pastes then ads to library. Still faster than drawing a whole new library.
> (I just mailed Michael one of my old indesign ones).
>
> http://www.aifia.org/tools/ has a bunch-- Todd, you and I should add ours
> probably. I'll de-yahoo mine and submit.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd R.Warfel" <lists at mk27.com>
> To: "SIGIA-L" <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] Adobe InDesign UI elements
>
>
> > Well, I don't have one for ID, but I do have one for Illustrator if
> > anyone's interested.
> >
> > On Mar 31, 2004, at 9:06 PM, Jesse James Garrett wrote:
> >
> > > InDesign has a "Library" file format (.indl) that is roughly
> > > equivalent to the "stencil" concept in Visio. An InDesign library of
> > > wireframe components would fit the bill for what Michael has asked
> > > for, if such a thing existed, which to my knowledge is not the case.
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Todd R. Warfel
> > User Experience Architect
> > MessageFirst | making products easier to use
> > --------------------------------------
> > Contact Info
> > voice: (607) 339-9640
> > email: twarfel at messagefirst.com
> > web: www.messagefirst.com
> > aim: twarfel at mac.com
> > --------------------------------------
> > In theory, theory and practice are the same.
> > In practice, they are not.
> >
> > ------------
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> Message: 15
> Reply-To: "BJ Cook" <bcook at gate1travel.com>
> From: "BJ Cook" <bcook at gate1travel.com>
> To: <sigia-l at asis.org>
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 10:08:18 -0500
> Subject: [Sigia-l] IA: tools, methods
>
> Does anyone know any good tools or methods to use to show workflow
> efficiency or the unefficiency. As far as is concerned with inter-office
> paper flow?
>
> thanks
>
> BJ Cook
>
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 07:37:31 -0800 (PST)
> From: Anders <frolix3000-sigia at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Sigia-l] IA: tools, methods
> To: sigia-l at asis.org
>
> The issue you seem to be trying to address is the
> marginal benefit (or cost/benefit ratio) of a given
> activity or a set of activities. I am assuming that
> the activities are complex (many tasks and many
> conditionals, in which decisions need to be made based
> on the result of a previous task.)
>
> Your first step might be to ensure that all parties
> involved have the same understanding of what the
> activities are. One way of communicating a complex
> activity is to use swimlane diagrams (aka
> cross-functional diagrams.) There are many flavors of
> these, but in the ones I use, you have a set of rows
> running horizontally, one row for each role that
> participates in the activity. Then, within this
> framework, you use flowchart symbols, which appear in
> the 'swimlane' of the person who does the activity.
> This provides a concise view of who does what and in
> what order. Visio has a template for this under
> Business Processes/Cross-functional flowcharts.
>
> You'll need to interview the parties involved to
> generate this and you may reveal several inefficencies
> during that process. Once you've completed a draft of
> your diagram, present to the team that does the work.
> As you walk through the process (which is bound to get
> all marked up during this workshop-like process - you
> might want to have a large tiled printout of this on a
> wall so you can mark it up), you are bound to uncover
> places in the process where there is a high cost to
> benefit ratio, low effiency in other words.
>
> I've used this process successfully several times for
> internal operations/back-end operations design. Email
> me offline if you want more details.
>
> -Anders
>
> --- BJ Cook <bcook at gate1travel.com> wrote:
> > Does anyone know any good tools or methods to use to
> > show workflow
> > efficiency or the unefficiency. As far as is
> > concerned with inter-office
> > paper flow?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > BJ Cook
> >
> >
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