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 Interfaces for social software are simple. But designing, developing and managing social platforms is not.Thomas Vander Wal will present some of the lenses he uses to help companies increase user adoption and engagement by better understanding the complexities around social software.  Schedule6:30 - 7:00 Networking & welcome7:00 - 8:00 Speaker presentation8:00 - 8:15 Wrap up8:15 - Happy hour @ Churchkey  About our speakerA Senior IA…See More

Join IXDA-DC for two great presentations: Veronica Erb's "How and Why to Start Sketchnoting" and  David Farkas on "IXD Through Mixology." David will be visiting from Philly just to give this talk and mix us some fine libations; Veronica is retiring her sketchnoting presentation, so this is your last chance to catch it. Note: Venue is on 14th Street, between N & Rhode Island Ave. Don't rely on Google maps!Schedule6:30 - 7:00 Networking & welcome7:00 - 7:30 Sketchnoting7:30 - 8:00…See More

Over the past year, Delta Air Lines has worked with AKQA to release the Fly Delta app for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7 platforms.Fly Delta helps the traveler check in for domestic flights; download mobile boarding passes where available; rebook canceled or misconnected flights; change seats; check status on the upgrade or standby list; check flight status and terminal information; and save a parking spot reminder. Soon, passengers will be able to pay baggage fees and book…See More

What is pecha kucha? Short talks -- 10 minutes or less -- on the UX topic of your choice. That's right: YOU give the talks. Why would I want to give a short talk? The short talk format is a terrific way to practice public speaking in a fun, non-threatening environment. Most of us aren't naturals at speaking to groups -- we need practice, and plenty of it. What kind of topic can I present? Anything that's remotely related to UX is an acceptable topic. The nice thing about a ten minute talk…See More

If you haven't heard, the famous Q&A site for coders Stack Overflow has a sister dedicated to UX called UX Exchange. You can call on the wisdom of the masses to get most of your design problems resolved.There are some questions that are considered off-topic, such as opinion solicitations ("what do you think of X?", "how can X site/service/app be improved?"), icon suggestions ("what's the best icon to symbolize X?"), broad…See More

Are you tasked with designing a UI for search? It's an art, but an understandable art. This IxDA event will be an interactive exploration of various aspects of search design, including how to:Interpret mental models that users bring to their searchesUnderstand different search tasks, particularly for intensive knowledge work or critical information needs Consider the strengths and weaknesses of different search designs, based on user mental models and tasksTranslate user goals into valuable…See More

Are any development shops/studios in the DC area hiring junior UX designers? I've seen many positions that as for 7+ years of experience but nothing less than that.See More

Back by popular demand: UX show & tell The always-popular UX show & tell is back! Bring your websites, apps, wireframes, or even napkin doodles and get honest critique and feedback from your peers. Or bring a finished project to brag about. If you are a UX Team of One, this is your chance to brainstorm with 40 of your smartest colleagues. SCHEDULE6:30-7:00  Networking & welcome7:00-8:20  UX show & tell8:20-8:30  Wrap up & thanks8:30  Happy hour @…See More

Are you looking for a better way to inspire your project team or clients to think creatively? Have you ever been told to "think outside of the box" and wondered exactly how to do that? Do you need a faster way to generate new ideas and solve problems? Then come to the IxDA-DC Gamestorming event on Monday, October 10th! Gamestorming, a term coined by author and XPLANE founder David Gray, is a collection of techniques to engage groups in creative thinking. At this session you will learn the…See More

Look out, August, we're bringing the heat!Jeff Gothelf (@jboogie) is coming to town to give us his LeanUX manifesto followed by 5-5-5 madness. The whole thing is happening at Sapient's new digs in Arlington. 5-5-5 MadnessWhat's 5-5-5, you ask? 5 talks for 5 minutes with only 5 slides. You bring the talks, the rest of us get to vote on which ones we want to see. Any topic that is remotely -- and I mean remotely -- related to IxD or UX is eligible. Start plotting your 5 minutes of fame…See More