Our Meetings…
September 8, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Frameworks in Plain English
Frameworks are everywhere these days. You can hardly find a site that does not use one or more to get the job done.
Join the CWSA as we welcome Chris Miller, Co-Founder and Lead Developer of Podiobooks.com and Senior Developer, American Greetings Interactive as he takes us on a journey meant to answer such questions as: What is a framework? Why would I use one? What are the pros and cons of using a framework? What are the most prevelent frameworks in use today, and where can I find them?
Who
Chris Miller http://www.unquietdesperation.com/
Christopher T. Miller is a crafter of code and writer of sorts who believes that each discipline could stand to learn from the other. He’s a Co-Founder of Podiobooks.com and is the producer and Co-Host of From Python Import Podcast and The Secret Lair podcast. Those who dare can find his personal ramblings at http://unquietdesperation.com.
Where
Progressive Insurance
6300 Wilson Mills Road, Cleveland, OH 44143
August 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Conducting User Research
Good websites may have a great design, built on a foundation of web standards and best practices, but what makes the difference between a good website and a great one is user research.
Join the CWSA as we welcome Carol Smith of Midwest Research as she takes us through the process of conducting user research.
Who
Carol Smith http://www.mw-research.com/
Carol is a regular presenter at conferences, has taught usability courses at the college level and has managed a usability department. She is also the Treasurer and Director of Chapters for the Usability Professionals’ Association (UPA), an international organization that promotes usability concepts and techniques. Carol has a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction and has eight years of usability experience.
Carol Smith conducts experience research for clients that are both large and small, government and corporate, in a variety of industries through her company, Midwest Research, LLC. Carol takes the time to understand user’s needs and behaviors and then creates tools that convey this information in an easy to understand format. Organizations can then integrate users needs and behaviors directly into their development projects.
Where
Lean Dog
1151 North Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114
July 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Don’t make the logo bigger! Happiness for you and your clients
Can we make the logo bigger? Just try making the whole site green. Couldn't we get more of that content above the fold? Sometimes what a client wants doesn't mix with what we think is good design and usability.
When designing a website we're faced with all manner of requests from the practical to the absurd. Identifying client needs early in the design process is an essential for a successful project. Brad Colbow will share his experience working with clients to create memorable designs that meet the clients needs but also shine in your portfolio.
Who
Brad Colbow http://bradcolbow.com
Brad Colbow is a web designer in Cleveland area best known for his comic strip The Brads that can be found in .Net magazine and his blog. Brad has most recently worked on numerous mobile apps and websites for the publishing industry
Where
Lean Dog
1151 North Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114
