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Ryan Paugh Thanks to everybody who rallied together last night for our first-ever Crowdsource Your Career event. We had an awesome time here in Madison and I hope you all had fun in your cities as well. This is only the beginning and I'm hoping that we can organize another worldwide event as early as next month. With that said I'd love to hear your feedback. What went well and what didn't go so well? Share your thoughts with me so next time we can make these events even better.

77 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Nicole Rogers: Hi all, I liked that we got people from different backgrounds and industries. I would definitely like to do a meetup again.
77 weeks ago

David Spinks: Considering the NYC meetup was on such short notice, it went really well. It was very personal and I think most people got to meet each other. ...MoreConsidering the NYC meetup was on such short notice, it went really well. It was very personal and I think most people got to meet each other. More NYC events are definitely going down.
76 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

91 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!
91 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I don't have a mentor, but kinda wish that I did. What's holding you back from finding a mentor? If you have one, how did you ask? What are the best places to find a mentor and build relationships?

91 weeks ago from Mentors & Mentees

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Andy Huston: I have facilitated pairing mentors with college students within my organization. Even with this "mentor service" people are hesitant take ...MoreI have facilitated pairing mentors with college students within my organization. Even with this "mentor service" people are hesitant take advantage of the opportunity. My advice - use existing relationships and be deliberate in asking for advice and support. The successful mentor/mentee relationships that I've seen have been driven by the mentor. Hope this helps Ryan!
91 weeks ago

Bryon Ownby: While I have not been in a long-term mentor/mentee connection, there has been a few individuals that come to mind that are situational ...MoreWhile I have not been in a long-term mentor/mentee connection, there has been a few individuals that come to mind that are situational specific...like career change/next steps. @Jason find someone in a career field that interest you (I lucked up and found someone that had been a former career coach/counselor after meeting with this person several times).
91 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

94 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...
94 weeks ago

Adam Piplica Hi UK peeps. I wasn't sure how well this social network would work in the UK as Brazen Careerist has been very US-centric, but I'm pleasantly surprised this group has 49 members. By way of an introduction I'm a research consultant based in Leeds and founder of Magicalpenny.com

101 weeks ago from UK

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Samantha J: Adam, I had the same feeling, wasn't sure if such a US-focused site could help me, but it's been surprisingly good so far! nice to stumble upon a ...MoreAdam, I had the same feeling, wasn't sure if such a US-focused site could help me, but it's been surprisingly good so far! nice to stumble upon a UK group :-)
95 weeks ago

Nisa Chitakasem: Great to see UK members and peeps on this site!
95 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?

102 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.
101 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.
99 weeks ago

Boon Chew Hi all, I work at a small London web startup, and we're looking to hire someone local, based in London, UK for a Community Manager/Content Strategy post. If you think this sounds like you, give me a buzz!

102 weeks ago from We're Hiring

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Boon Chew: Hi Maurice - sure just add me as a fan and we'll talk directly over mail.
102 weeks ago

Boon Chew: Hi - I'd just like to inform that we've filled out the position for the role. Thanks everyone who responded to this post!
98 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!

102 weeks ago from London Brazen Careerists

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Boon Chew: Hi Brendan - I've just added you as a fan. Could you send me your email address via private message? I'll send you the details as soon as I ...MoreHi Brendan - I've just added you as a fan. Could you send me your email address via private message? I'll send you the details as soon as I finalize it.
102 weeks ago

Neeraj Bhushan: Yeah Boon! I can relocate if the offer is worth. If you feel I can be paid enough to come to London for this job, well I can.
102 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!

102 weeks ago from Community Managers

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Boon Chew: Blaise and everyone, here's the link to the Comm Mgr job ad on gumtree - MoreBlaise and everyone, here's the link to the Comm Mgr job ad on gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com/london/95/54445295.html
102 weeks ago

Blaise Grimes-Viort: thanks have advertised :) have also sent you a PM :)
102 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!

102 weeks ago from User Experience

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

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

MaggieT Is this place still active? I'm a soon to be graduated student who is interested in human computer interaction. I haven't done much design work but I have worked on software and web projects which involve dealing with usability. Does anyone have advice for someone who would like to do work involving interactive design?

105 weeks ago from Interactive Design

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Kevin Zurawel: In the current job market, the best thing you can do is to keep working - even when you don't have a job. Build things that show off your skills, ...MoreIn the current job market, the best thing you can do is to keep working - even when you don't have a job. Build things that show off your skills, write articles about interaction design, network with other designers and with the type of people you'd like to work with, and never stop hustling. Even if you don't get hired right away, you'll have a sizable portfolio for your efforts, and that definitely can't hurt.
105 weeks ago

Boon Chew: MaggieT - I'd encourage you to take part in any local UX/HCI events, if any. There are some online communities like IxDA and uxexchange.com that ...MoreMaggieT - I'd encourage you to take part in any local UX/HCI events, if any. There are some online communities like IxDA and uxexchange.com that can help you grow. When you get more serious, join an association like UPA and seek things like mentorship, etc.
104 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?

105 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).
105 weeks ago

Zachary Stark 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"....
105 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.

105 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.
105 weeks ago

John Mattucci: Sweeeeet. Thanks :D
105 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/

105 weeks ago from User Experience

Jay Hepner Hi Jess! I'm no expert, but I remember reading somewhere recently that sans serif fonts work better for body text. Compare your headlines, fonts above the blog proper to those below. Looks like Times Roman, right? Try Verdana or Arial. They're both sans serif fonts. Check out the fonts on this page, except of course the courier as you're typing!

107 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Jess Lundie: Hi Jay! Good call on that - basically the whole site is Georgia, which is a serif. I'll definitely take a look at switching that over. Thanks ...MoreHi Jay! Good call on that - basically the whole site is Georgia, which is a serif. I'll definitely take a look at switching that over. Thanks so much for the input!
107 weeks ago

Boon Chew: There's no conclusive evidence for sans serif over serifs (MoreThere's no conclusive evidence for sans serif over serifs (http://www.alexpoole.info/academic/literaturereview.html). Times actually works well as reading text, so really it all comes down to how you lay out your text and paragraphs. Georgia works fine as well for reading.
106 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?

107 weeks ago from User Experience

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Shariff: Thanks for this. I'll see you at the meetup!
105 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.
105 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.

109 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 :)
107 weeks ago

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

109 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
103 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
103 weeks ago

Boon Chew @jaremfan here

110 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

Elisa Doucette How many of you are community managers for a company/organization? The biggest challenge I have with the client I work with as their social media manager is having to explain again and again the details of SM and the fact that a Twitter stream or Facebook cause isn't going to be a magic silver bullet for them. Do anyone else fact these same challenges? You were brought on board for the project but not everyone is on board with you?

112 weeks ago from Community Managers

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Boon Chew: It takes a lot of effort and know-how to manage an online presence through social network so even if they do understand what it takes to do it, ...MoreIt takes a lot of effort and know-how to manage an online presence through social network so even if they do understand what it takes to do it, they might not have the resources or other priorities may surface. Plus, the rewards aren't always obvious, guaranteed or immediate.
112 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Dealt with this via some of the companies we consult for. My girlfriend does social media marketing too and we talk about this all the time. What ...MoreDealt with this via some of the companies we consult for. My girlfriend does social media marketing too and we talk about this all the time. What I try to explain to companies is that they're just getting their feet wet. Twitter and Facebook streams aren't unique or cool. But it's a way for them to start understanding the opportunities that are out there.
112 weeks ago

Dan Reno Hi all, I'd like to start exploring the Zend Framework as yet another option to develop websites. Anyone have a favorite book and/or resource to help a ZF newbie get started? Any additional info on why it's your favorite would be very helpful, too. I also realize that http://framework.zend.com/ is a great place to start, but I'm really just wondering if there's anything better outside of what Zend has to offer. Thanks!

112 weeks ago from Web Development

Boon Chew: depends what you want it for - the Zend Framework is quite a comprehensive kit. I think if you're trying to build something enterprise-grade and ...Moredepends what you want it for - the Zend Framework is quite a comprehensive kit. I think if you're trying to build something enterprise-grade and need the fine control, then by all means - but it's not a very "fast" framework like Ruby, Django or CodeIgniter.
106 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. :)

112 weeks ago from User Experience

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 :)

118 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. :)
118 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.
118 weeks ago

Boon Chew What tools do you guys use for your work? I've recently found Fireworks to be quite good. Pencil and paper are indispensable, though.

122 weeks ago from User Experience

: Adobe Creative Suite, Text Wrangler, Fetch, CSSEdit; for user research, my team is looking at Silverback or Morae
122 weeks ago

Melanie Lopez: I recently got Axure RP Pro (PC) and it's soo much better than Visio, what I was using before. It has more features than Omnigraffle (Mac).
121 weeks ago

Josh Thomas What does everyone do? I think it's great to see what people to do in relation to what they're "supposed" to do according to their MB type.

123 weeks ago from ENTPs

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Amanda Christianson: Architect, but considering jumping ship and trying something new out entirely. (So much for 6 years of architectural education!)
107 weeks ago

Kelly Seiler: Electrical Engineer... working at a defense contractor on an unmanned plane
103 weeks ago

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