[Sigia-l] Re: Sigia-l Digest, Vol 18, Issue 1

Wed Mar 1 15:00:11 EST 2006

Per Ziya: Before you click the link to the paper (PDF) below, guess what
company did
this:

<http://tinyurl.com/18r>

I'm still guessing: the link didn't open anything.

Frank Siraguso

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Today's Topics:

   1. Strategic vs. piecemeal design  (Listera)
   2. StepUI: I'm not making it up (Listera)
   3. IA Institute's Exciting Summer Pre-Con (Peter Merholz)
   4. If microsoft had designed the Ipod packaging (david natas)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 06:39:56 -0500
From: Listera <listera at rcn.com>
Subject: [Sigia-l] Strategic vs. piecemeal design 
To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
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For the devotees of the iPod story and how the quality of
strategic/integrated/systems-oriented design coupled with UX as the
primary
focus can and does overcome quantity of choice:

Technical glitches by Microsoft and the digital music device makers
have
hampered Napster Inc.'s ability to close the gap with Apple's iTunes,
the
dominant online music service, Napster's chief executive said on
Tuesday.

"Our business does rely on Microsoft's digital rights management
software
and our business model also relies on Microsoft's ecosystem of device
manufacturers," he added.

Microsoft Corp., he noted, had to grapple with the complexities of
dealing
with a number of different services and device makers.

"It's a lot more complex to get organized properly than it is to build
one
device and one service as Apple has done," Gorog [Napster CEO] said.

"Apple set the bar ... it just worked," said a spokesman for
RealNetworks.
"That's one of the things -- it's hard to make it easy and easy to make
it
hard."

Napster rues Microsoft, player glitches
<http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060301/tc_nm/summit_napster_dc>

Strike one for hyper-specialization! :-)

----
Ziya

"Innovate as a last resort."

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 06:40:02 -0500
From: Listera <listera at rcn.com>
Subject: [Sigia-l] StepUI: I'm not making it up
To: SIGIA-L <sigia-l at asis.org>
Message-ID: <C02AF242.15360%listera at rcn.com>
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Abstract

While applications are typically optimized for traditional
desktop interfaces using a keyboard and mouse, there
are a variety of compelling reasons to consider
alternative input mechanisms that require more
physical exertion, including promoting fitness,
preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries, and encouraging
fun. We chose to explore physical interfaces based on
foot motion and have built two applications with Step
User Interfaces: StepMail and StepPhoto. Both support
working with email and photos using the dance pad
made popular by the Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)
game. Results of a formative evaluation with ten
participants suggest that the interactions are intuitive
to learn, somewhat enjoyable, and cause participants
to increase their level of exertion over sitting at a desk.
Our evaluation also revealed design considerations for
Step User Interfaces, including balancing effort across
the body, avoiding needless exertion, and choosing
target applications with care.

Before you click the link to the paper (PDF) below, guess what company
did
this:

<http://tinyurl.com/18r>

----
Ziya

"Innovate as a last resort."

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 06:50:28 -0800
From: Peter Merholz <peterme at peterme.com>
Subject: [Sigia-l] IA Institute's Exciting Summer Pre-Con
To: sigia-l at asis.org 
Message-ID: <5C47B3BD-7FCA-4A1D-A04D-4D0734489988 at peterme.com>
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I know many of you are going to the summit, but many haven't chosen  
to attend a pre-conference session.

At the IA Institute, we believe that Information architecture's  
development relies on cross-disciplinary innovation and a commitment  
to expanding the boundaries of IA
application.

Given that, our Next Horizons workshop, drawing from new thinking in  
cognitive psychology,
organizational strategy, and cross-channel experience design, will  
give you the tools you need to lead and succeed as IA evolves.

The workshop is on Friday, March 24, covering a wide range of
advanced topics. We start early, but by cocktail time, you'll know
how to:

- Analyze content management concepts from a powerful new perspective

- Incorporate the insights of multiple disciplines into IA practice

- Get an IA team going, and keep established teams growing

- Gain buy-in for IA practices and products at work

- Define and apply IA approaches across different interfaces
(digital, human, and physical)

Led by an all-star team including Dan Brown, Harry Max, Aradhana
Goel, and Paul Gould, you won't want to miss this important event.
You'll find the full details at:

http://www.iasummit.org/2006/preconferencedescrip.htm#11 

And remember, annual membership in the IA Institute costs only $40,
yet entitles you to a full $150 registration discount for the main
Summit. So join us today - and we'll see you in Vancouver in a few
weeks!

--peter

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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 15:57:51 +0000 (GMT)
From: david natas <natasdavid at btinternet.com>
Subject: [Sigia-l] If microsoft had designed the Ipod packaging
To: sigia-l at asis.org 
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A fair prediction?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UADizYtTrAI 

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