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World Usability Day

2009-11-06T14:14:35Z

Hi Everyone,
My friend and colleague at Microsoft is organizing a World Usability Day.
The details are available below.
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Hi David,
I know you have a connection to the network in Toronto of Usability/UX
professionals, and was hoping you could pass this on to some of your
contacts. Microsoft is hosting a monster World Usability Day event next

TONIGHT: UX Book Club Toronto - Design is the Problem - Sustainability

2009-11-04T19:15:14Z

Hi everyone,
A reminder that we're meeting at The Bedford Academy at 6:30 tonight
to discuss Nathan Shedroff's "Design is the Problem: The Future of
Design Must be Sustainable" and the general topics of sustainability
as it applies to user experience design. This ties in with the
upcoming World Usability Day theme of Sustainability. We'll also

Wed Nov 4 - UX Book Club Toronto - Design is the Problem - Sustainability

2009-11-03T23:14:58Z

UX Book Club Toronto is back for a discussion of Nathan Shedroff's
"Design is the Problem: The Future of Design Must be Sustainable".
We'll also be choosing our next book.

It's not necessary to have read the book to participate, but you will
get more from the discussion if you have. We're at The Bedford

Re: Canux: Carpool from Calgary to Banff?

2009-11-03T15:54:10Z

I just checked the CanUX conference calendar. it looks like things
don't start until Thursday, so I'm driving in early on Thursday.

You need to get a ride with someone on Wednesday, right?

-=- Jerome

Canux: Carpool from Calgary to Banff?

2009-11-01T14:06:52Z

Hey UXIrregulars,
Does anyone arrive in Calgary on Wednesday and would like to carpool to
Banff?
Let me know.
Thanks,
Veronica

Re: Fundamental Research - Ideas?

2009-10-30T02:36:29Z

Hey, in reply to my own post, I used this Nielsen data to show that
sites with extensive functionality behind login (read: facebook) enjoy
much longer visitor sessions and engagement.

[link]

Fundamental Research - Ideas?

2009-10-30T02:07:45Z

Here's a request for some research that has to exist somewhere, but
I'll be darned if I know where it is. I had a request for backup
research for the following statement:

User's want / and will use a website more / that has log-in
protected state.

First off... before the objections start... I've already started

Associate Creative Director (Information Architect)

2009-10-21T17:31:49Z

Job Summary
Associate Creative Directors at Sapient are responsible for leading,
overseeing, and defining best practices for the navigation,
organization, interaction design, and business/user process
engineering for leading-edge Web solutions, software, and mobile
devices/applications. You will play an active role in leading creative

Flextronics (Burlington, ON) is looking for Sr Interaction / Sr Visual / Graphics & Motion Designers

2009-10-21T15:09:13Z

Multiple Positions - Please apply at on [link]
and search for positions in Ontario, Canada.

Sr User Interaction Designer, Sr Visual Interface Designer, Graphics
Artist / Motion Designer
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Akendi is looking for Interaction Designers (Toronto, Ottawa)

2009-10-21T14:05:06Z

We are looking for fulltime and/or contract interaction designers for
mobile devices, ria/web applications, desktop gui's. In Toronto and
Ottawa.

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Interaction designer would be self-motivated and able to work both
independently and in conjunction with team members and product groups.

Re: Looking for web IA contract help

2009-10-20T18:54:50Z

Hi Dave:

I am currently available immediately for projects.

I can be reached at c 416 500 4794 or ger...@gerarddolan.com

Regards

Gerard

Looking for web IA contract help

2009-10-20T17:51:45Z

There is an immediate project and several on the horizon. We need a
Sr., very seasoned IA to help us immediately on a small corporate web
project now. Provided all goes well there are a number of other
client projects on the horizon that we would need assistance with.

It is contract and you would invoice the company weekly for your

Looking for UX architect in Toronto

2009-09-30T17:18:53Z

Looking for a UX architect for a 3 month contract. Please contact me
for more info.

Best,
Shidan

Hiring: Contract IA/UxD Position @ Isobar

2009-09-30T16:07:45Z

Role: Contract IA Positions (starting Tues., Oct.13th 2009)
Contact: Please contact me if you are interested at jon....@isobar.net

We are currently seeking to hire an Information Architect who enjoys
collaborating within a talented and energetic team to build user-
centric websites, design mobile applications and deliver consumer

Re: Fwd: Canux early registration ends Sept. 30

2009-09-29T20:33:40Z

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick note, not only do alumni of the event get a discount, but
you can also register with the discount code uxirregulars for a $75
discount! Act quickly and take advantage of the early registration
plus the uxirregulars discount code to get a great deal on an amazing
event.