What happens in a world where interactions become tangible?

Check out this video that illustrates the idea that an object's meaning will transcend its definition to include its associations with other objects, actions, people and more:

Tangible Actions in Motion from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

UX inspiration from Konigi

Konigi is a beautiful site chock full of inspiration for user experience designers. They showcase examples of interface and visual design in their galleries and point you to some interesting UX resources in their notebook section.

The art of engaging UI design

This quote by graphic design legend Paul Rand reflects a fundamental component of successful UI design: "Without content, there's no form. And without form there's no content. When form predominates, meaning is blunted. But when content predominates, interest lags. A work of of art is realized when form and content are indistinguishable. Art is an idea that has found its perfect form." Whether or not UI design or any visual design is art depends on your definition of art. When a UI interface helps a user do, think or feel something that transcends the UI, that's an art-like experience in my book. The best user experiences are when the interface seems to disappear and the user is fully engaged with the desire and purpose that fuels them.

Organization Geekery

My collection of must haves to help you create logic, order, and beauty, online and off.

See more of my Organization Geekery list at ThisNext where I work as a User Experience Designer.

Thinking on your feet: Improv and Business

Do you feel stuck when clients ask you tough questions? Do you get anxious when presenting in front of a group? If so, then join me at a really fun event I'm moderating called Thinking on Your Feet: Improv as a Presentation Skill-Builder. I've been taking improv comedy classes for over a year and it's helped me immensely with pitching new clients, interviewing and making presentations. This event is lead by Lloyd Ahlquist, a fantastic improviser and teacher. He'll show us how to use "hyper-listening" and "yes, and" to overcome that feeling of hesitation that makes presenting so tough. Come on down and get creative with your communication skills.

When and Where
Saturday May 3rd, 9:30-noon at Westside Eclectic

To Register
Call 818.558.3968 to reserve your seat
First 15 free tickets are free to AIGA members
Non Members are $40
More info at AIGA