Past meeting

Tools of the UX trade

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Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
LA Times Interactive
Los Angeles, CA 90012
4.5

(26 ratings)

Meeting Description

Who: Come if you want to talk about the tools -- software & methods -- you use (or want to use) in your UX work.
Why: We have had several great meetings in a row: people, discussion, food - we've got it all!

Details

Summary
* Max attendance increased to 100. RSVP by end-of-day Tuesday, March 18. *

Topic: Tools of the UX trade
Approach? Speed dating meets small group discussions. Details below.
Host: LA Times Interactive.
Food and beverages: Provided by our lovely hosts!

Meeting Agenda

7 PM - Food and socializing
7:30 - Call to order, announcements (events, who's hiring)
7:45 - LA Times Interactive takes the floor
8 PM - Start small group discussions. Everybody gets a card designating his/her rotation order. 5 minutes per rotation. 10 stations:
- user research
- brainstorming
- early design
- sitemaps/flows
- wireframes
- mockups
- comps
- lo-fi prototypes
- hi-fi prototypes
- usability testing
9 PM - Wrap up formal discussions. Thank you & goodbye!

Directions/Parking

Parking structure: 213 S. Spring St.
Building entrance: 202 W. First St., L.A. 90012

From the parking structure, exit onto Spring St. and then head left (west) from the structure to First St. (crossing 2nd St. in the process). The 202 W. First St. entrance is located just off the Spring/First St. corner.

Talk About This Meeting

Pre-event comments

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RSVP: Yes

I didn't meet anyone who I wanted to go home with, but I did learn a lot and meet some interesting folks. I wish I brought my biz cards!

peter burnham

Posted Mar 26, 12:00 AM
RSVP: Yes

My Top Takeways - Private Del-icio-us for organizing research - Most of us don't do Hi-fidelity unless pressed to do so - Most sketches are not documented - Lots of companies are hiring - A lot of us get uncomfortable at the user research table (the step hate to love) I had a great time and got to talk with a much broader set of people than I usually do. I agree with Tim in that more discipline was needed in some groups :)

Christian Sosa-Lanz

Posted Mar 24, 7:52 PM
RSVP: Yes

What a great group! Everybody came ready to have fun and share ideas.

Weston Thompson

Posted Mar 24, 12:07 PM
RSVP: Yes

I think 5 minutes was a little too short, but the basic idea was good...just needs some fine-tuning. How about trying 15 minutes per topic/table next time? Also, I'd suggest doing the hiring announcements at the end, just before breaking for final socializing. It's easier to remember which faces to seek out if you've just seen them a few moments ago. Aside from those suggestions, though, another awesome meet-up! Great minds, great people!

Jonathan Lane

Posted Mar 22, 10:08 PM
RSVP: Yes

Very nice to meet everyone. I look forward to future meetings and the chance to collaborate/learn with some of you.

Eugene Kim

Posted Mar 21, 11:12 PM
RSVP:

Yeah. I've never actually speed-dated before...but, it was a total blast. There are some really gifted practitioners out there; smart people. Good times. My apologies to anyone that was at any of my tables; I think I was a bit of a ball-hog. Blah blah blah. See? See how long this post is? See you all next time, hopefully.

Tim Richards

Posted Mar 21, 2:28 PM
RSVP: Yes

This was one of the best MeetUps that I've ever been to. I enjoyed meeting so many people and discussing their experiences.

Jeremiah Cohick

Posted Mar 21, 2:13 AM
RSVP: Yes

Big Kudos to "coach" Weston - for running the show and redefining what a 'whistle-blower' is... Thanks to the LA Times Interactive group for hosting.

John Khuu

Posted Mar 21, 2:01 AM
Pre-meeting comments below
RSVP: Yes

I look forward to meeting some fellow IA enthusiasts who can help me organize my sketch pad drawings into communication tools.

Blake Lucchesi

Posted Feb 22, 3:48 AM