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Jason H. Parker DC Metro Area-- Looking for Junior-Level Java / J2ee Developers to assist in the development of multi-portal solutions supporting a governmental client. Work in a fun, young environment to help provide solutions to government agency. An active public trust clearance is a plus, though the right candidate without one will still be considered. To apply, email your resume to jason dot parker at clovisgroup dot com to apply and for further details. You may also call direct at 301.841.4109.

2 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Washington D.C., Web Development, Tech Gurus and User Experience 3 more

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Jason H. Parker I am is looking for #QA #Testers--#job start date would be late July/early Aug (neg). Are you a good fit? Do you know someone who might be? Email jason.parker at clovisgroup.com

5 weeks ago from Tech Gurus and User Experience

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Jason H. Parker: Positions would be in the 270 corridor of the DC Metro Area.
4 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington: Jason, I'd love to hear more about the opportunities you're posting! I've been looking to relocate to the DC/VA/MD metro area for some time now, ...MoreJason, I'd love to hear more about the opportunities you're posting! I've been looking to relocate to the DC/VA/MD metro area for some time now, but I don't want to move without having any opportunities open.
3 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker Seeking Jr. Business Analyst/Requirements Analyst -- IT/IS Group
Location: DC Metro Area

The person who fills this position will be assisting one of our clients in building a resource management application which will manage workforce information. The ideal candidate has 1-4 years of experience, good formal training/course of study, and excellent communication and analytical skills.

For more details and to apply/refer, send a resume or contact Jason at jason.parker@clovisgroup.com.

4 weeks ago from We're Hiring, NOVA, Washington D.C., Tech Gurus and User Experience 3 more

TOP IDEA: Kelly Seiler Using buzzwords in training material is my #1 pet peeve right now. What better way can you think of to waste my time?

The people who already know what the buzzwords mean don't need the training and everyone else still don't know what they mean. Buzzwords can be ok if examples are included, for example you can't just tell someone to act professionally. So often people hear act professionally and they cut all personality out of their interactions. Thats not professional, its boring!

4 weeks ago from User Experience and Creating a Life You Love

Scott Rafferty: To me, buzzwords normally indicate a presenter/trainer's lack of original thought or ability to bring anything new and impacting to the table. ...MoreTo me, buzzwords normally indicate a presenter/trainer's lack of original thought or ability to bring anything new and impacting to the table. Plus, using buzzwords and trendy concepts allows them an escape route if their material doesn't work. They can always blame the source material and shirk responsibility. It's a really wimpy way to go.

If I hear "tipping point," "synergy," "critical mass," anything with "robust" in front of it, or "outlier" again, I just might lose it.
4 weeks ago

Ryan Healy John Mayer says Twitter is overrated, Tumblr is the future of Social Networking because it's about intelligent conversation http://bit.ly/diKKRx. he makes a great point. Anyone else notice that Twitter is getting very crowded? Too much noise, too little substance.

13 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, User Experience, Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!3 more

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Lindsay Browning: So many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and ...MoreSo many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and build on it. We can become swamped with all the latest and greatest in social media.
6 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: I'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many ...MoreI'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many people keep asking about it... Should be interesting to see their climb.
6 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Our dev team just let me know... 360 images are starting to appear on Alice! Lemon Windex (yum!) is one of the first. Thought it would be cool to all you web design and UX folks. Check it out - http://www.alice.com/products/1019636

11 weeks ago from Alice.com, User Experience and Web Development 1 more

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Boon Chew: pretty good for a marketplace site. keep up the good work!
11 weeks ago

Boon Chew Feel free to post any articles related to UX you may find interesting or useful.

http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/000633.php

14 weeks ago from User Experience

Tameem Qazi: Heres something you might find interesting. Try watching the whole series of site reviews. MoreHeres something you might find interesting. Try watching the whole series of site reviews. http://www.startuplens.com/website-reviews/startup-website-reviews-%E2%8...
14 weeks ago

Boon Chew I've seen a few more people join the Network of late. Some questions for you guys - what new lessons have you been learning or care to share from your experiences in practicing UX at your workplace?

22 weeks ago from User Experience

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Bill Zhou: I've got Krug's Don't Make Me Think, it's a good book to start with.
21 weeks ago

Tim Bailen: I'm having good success with getting ideas adopted by sketching them out quickly (e.g. pen & paper, or drafting up a prototype in Word) and ...MoreI'm having good success with getting ideas adopted by sketching them out quickly (e.g. pen & paper, or drafting up a prototype in Word) and then inviting others to contribute any improvements they have.

This helps me contribute my UX improvements, and aggregate improvements from the others on my team.
19 weeks ago

Boon Chew I am looking for a community manager/content strategist to work with me and my team, which is based in London, UK. Contact me for more details!

22 weeks ago from User Experience

Lisa Eldred: Any chance I could work from Michigan?
21 weeks ago

Boon Chew: I'm afraid not, Lisa :(
21 weeks ago

Ryan Healy What do you think about this new concept of an "Action Stream?" Its basically a decentralized activity feed that runs across networks. Pretty cool if you ask me. http://www.gravity7.com/blog/media/2010/02/action-streams-blue-sky-propo...

21 weeks ago from User Experience and Social Media

Zachary Jones: I like it, but that's because it is strikingly similar to an idea I developed for another, still-sleeping, project. I would work with others on ...MoreI like it, but that's because it is strikingly similar to an idea I developed for another, still-sleeping, project. I would work with others on the protocol, as it would provide a standard would suit our needs.
21 weeks ago

Mariusz Hi all. I got an offer to have my link put on this site http://planshabitatservices.com/ - presumably in the right-hand column. Sounds nice, but...from a user's point of view, having my company's name among stuff like Earn Pakistani, Full Software Downloads, Internet Business | Make Money and so on (the list seems to be endless) will not get me any credibility or trustworthiness. Associations in this crowd are a bit dodgy. But what do you think guys ? Would you click on any as a user ?

23 weeks ago from User Experience

Ryan Healy: My first instinct says it won't really matter either way. With so many other sites on that list, it's going to be extremely rare that someone can ...MoreMy first instinct says it won't really matter either way. With so many other sites on that list, it's going to be extremely rare that someone can even find you. It may help your page rank though, so it could be worth it.
23 weeks ago

Mariusz Hi Everyone. Our little Design Afternoon is going ahead in Edinburgh. A presentation on accessibility, video visuals and a brave project is taking place on 30.01.10. Plus some great organic, handmade snacks, so if you're around, just pop in to Forest Cafe - it's free. For more details check www.oscc.web-sandwich.co.uk.

29 weeks ago from User Experience

Boon Chew: Mariusz, I know someone in edinburgh who's also interested in UX-related stuff like this - see if you can get in touch with her MoreMariusz, I know someone in edinburgh who's also interested in UX-related stuff like this - see if you can get in touch with her http://twitter.com/lorraine_p
23 weeks ago

Mariusz: Brilliant ! Thanks a lot Boon :) I shall make her an offer she won't be able to refuse, regarding the next event :P
23 weeks ago

Boon Chew Hi all - how involved are you all in your local UX communities? Do you guys feel it's beneficial to your careers to get involved?

27 weeks ago from User Experience

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Shariff: Thanks for this. I'll see you at the meetup!
25 weeks ago

Boon Chew: Hey Shariff, turns out I won't be attending the Enterprise Search meetup tonight due to some last minute changes. But there are some great people ...MoreHey Shariff, turns out I won't be attending the Enterprise Search meetup tonight due to some last minute changes. But there are some great people there - look up Tyler Tate, as he's the resident UX guy who's working on search right now.
25 weeks ago

Boon Chew I'm not sure if this is a good place to put this - I've started being more active on a community of UX people called uxexchange.com and they have this rating system that's quite neat, involving points, badges, and a seniority based access level (similar to foursquare's) that gives you more power as you gain points. Wonder if it would work here on Brazen? Thoughts?

25 weeks ago from User Experience

Ben Lopatin: First of all, thanks for sharing that link. If it's half as good as Stack Overflow it'd be a great resource. Not sure how you'd port the Brazen ...MoreFirst of all, thanks for sharing that link. If it's half as good as Stack Overflow it'd be a great resource. Not sure how you'd port the Brazen Careerist model to the SO/UXexchange model, but it's a compelling idea. Although the SO model is geared towards problem solving less simple discussion. Maybe something more along the lines of the Hacker News model (karma points).
25 weeks ago

Zachary Jones: What's some examples of power/access granted with points? Insomuch as this can transcend the video game model it feels fine, so I think the ...MoreWhat's some examples of power/access granted with points? Insomuch as this can transcend the video game model it feels fine, so I think the badges are meaningful enough. I wonder if the 4sq API could be adapted to here? "if I weren't flushed on deadlines"....
25 weeks ago

John Mattucci Hey notice on this great blog http://designfeedr.com/ how the images fade load as you scroll down to them? I thought it was pretty cool. Wanted to know how you think the site does it? Ajax with jQuery is my guess. I'd love to see a tutorial on it though.

25 weeks ago from User Experience

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Shariff: Hiya, this is a jQuery plug-in: MoreHiya, this is a jQuery plug-in: http://www.appelsiini.net/projects/lazyload.
25 weeks ago

John Mattucci: Sweeeeet. Thanks :D
25 weeks ago

Boon Chew Oh well, since no one bothered to reply to my previous question, here's an interesting resource you guys might find useful: http://uxexchange.com/

25 weeks ago from User Experience

29 weeks ago from User Experience

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Mariusz: heh, no problem Boon. Maybe you'd like to pop in as a speaker too ? Either way, Edinburgh is definitely worth visiting, just let me know :)
27 weeks ago

Boon Chew: vacation + speaking engagement sounds good - will definitely look you up when I'm in the area. :)
27 weeks ago

Boon Chew Hi guys, in an effort to build this network a bit more - what would you like to see happening here? Any ideas on what we could do as a group? Also - send me a short message introducing yourselves - I'd like to get to know you better. :)

32 weeks ago from User Experience

Mariusz heh, user experience feedback: when I'm viewing a group, I need to go to Groups link at the top to view my other ones. Unless I'm missing something obvious, I find it a rather cumbersome way of navigating. Anyone else similar feelings ?

38 weeks ago from User Experience

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Donovan Chandler: I was just looking for a way to switch to another group. It would be nice to have a shortcut. Why not a drop-down under "Groups" in the top nav?
34 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: Donovan - this is very needed and its coming soon. Stay tuned!
34 weeks ago

Scott Kiekbusch I work for a Boston marketing agency who is trying to fill a couple UX positions (among others). Please contact me if you're interested. If it works out, I'll split the referral bonus with you.

Cheers!

35 weeks ago from User Experience

Mariusz maybe another box on the right and all made draggable, so that we could arrange our own configuration ?and possibly next to the name of the group, the number of (new) replies to our posts in that particuler group ?...anyone else any ideas ?

38 weeks ago from User Experience

Mariusz: *particular , sorry
38 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: I like that idea. Thanks!
38 weeks ago

Mariusz Hi. Anyone from UK/Scotland here ? I'm trying to kick-start an educational usergroup in Edinburgh. Anyone willing to come/present/participate/socialise or just exchange knowledge in any way ? No money to me made (yet) but eternal glory and straight path to nirvana assured :)

38 weeks ago from User Experience

Boon Chew: Hi Mariusz, I'm based in London. What kind of knowledge exchange/presentation/participation/socialisation did you have in mind? Why not come down ...MoreHi Mariusz, I'm based in London. What kind of knowledge exchange/presentation/participation/socialisation did you have in mind? Why not come down to London? There's lots going on here. :)
38 weeks ago

Mariusz: Hey Boon :) that's the precise reason it'd be nice to have something here. What I mean is,basically, a bunch of people interested in ...MoreHey Boon :) that's the precise reason it'd be nice to have something here. What I mean is,basically, a bunch of people interested in design/development meets; someone presents something, the rest listens and then they discuss it, trying to refine it and/or learn from it. At the end there's a general pub session with some fine Scottish ales :) There's a lot of really skilled people in Scotland, but very few events. I'll send you a link when I have the site's placeholder ready.
38 weeks ago

TroyW It's much cheaper and can identify giant problems, which most non-Fortune-500 sites still have. If a site has those problems, the owners may not be ready/able to do better user research, which is more expensive, time-consuming, and definitely requires a skilled professional. Most UX consultants (I'm one) won't put too much faith in the heur eval. But it's a good starting point for most clients, especially nonprofits and .edu's.

38 weeks ago from User Experience

Erin Stewart Has anyone ever paid for an "expert" to do heuristic evaluation? Thoughts on this vs. other user research methods?

40 weeks ago from User Experience

Melanie Lopez: Yes - mostly b/c sometimes it takes a third party saying it for managers to buy in. Many vendors will do a mini heuristic review for free.
40 weeks ago

Erin Stewart Wrote a post asking for insights on usability test software. Would appreciate thoughts from ppl with experience: http://tinyurl.com/yaktvvm

42 weeks ago from User Experience