The document provides an overview of key events and concepts related to the US Civil Rights Movement, including:
- The 13th and 14th Amendments which abolished slavery and guaranteed equal protection under the law.
- Segregation practices in the South through Jim Crow laws requiring separation of public facilities by race.
- The "separate but equal" doctrine and how facilities for black and white people were not actually equal.
- The beginning of civil rights protests like lunch counter sit-ins and the Montgomery Bus Boycott that challenged segregation practices.
This document provides biographies of three scholars - Steven Seidman, Robert C. Solomon, and Mark C. Murphy - who have contributed to the field of social theory. It also includes excerpts from a 1981 Gang of Four album discussing how opinions and ideas shape actions. The document advocates that theory is useful for changing ideas and behaviors and provides context for understanding different perspectives. It presents strategies for analyzing classic and contemporary readings on the concept of justice.
This is a presentation I made back in the early part of 2007 after attending Adaptive Path's MX conference in San Francisco.
By and large, I am trying to recreate some of the concepts I saw Jesse James Garrett present.
I find myself constantly explaining the fundamental concepts of Experience Design to business and product managers.
The content here is a little dated but the need for Experience Design is as important as it ever was.
JFK and LBJ both had ambitious visions for America that focused on improving society. JFK called his vision the "New Frontier" which aimed to boost the economy, education, healthcare and civil rights. LBJ continued JFK's vision with his "Great Society" which sought to use America's wealth to create opportunities for all citizens. Both presidents saw space exploration and national defense as important priorities. Their goals helped establish America as a global leader during the 1960s.
The document provides information to help entrepreneurs raise their first round of capital from angel investors or venture capitalists (VCs). It discusses evaluating whether a business is a good fit for investors, preparing thoroughly, and getting a first meeting with potential investors. The document outlines tips for pitching to investors in 3 minutes or less and securing a follow-up meeting. It also covers negotiating term sheets and valuations, including typical market valuations and option pool sizes. The overall goal is to demystify the VC and angel investment world and process to help entrepreneurs successfully raise their first round of funding.
iCOMPEL Black Box Digital Signage OverviewBrianKutchma
Digital signage can increase sales, build brand awareness, and improve communications. It is an affordable medium that allows companies to deliver messages through screens divided into zones displaying video, scrolling text, images, and more. Common applications of digital signage include use in public areas, financial control rooms, education settings, transportation hubs, and retail point-of-sale locations. Templates make signage creation easy without design expertise.
The document discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of non-violent protest and provides examples of non-violent protests. It also discusses individuals and events that influenced King, such as Gandhi, Thoreau, the Montgomery bus boycott and formation of the SCLC and SNCC. In contrast, it outlines approaches advocating violence including black nationalism, the Black Panthers and views expressed by Malcolm X.
The document provides an overview of key events and concepts related to the US Civil Rights Movement, including:
- The 13th and 14th Amendments which abolished slavery and guaranteed equal protection under the law.
- Segregation practices in the South through Jim Crow laws requiring separation of public facilities by race.
- The "separate but equal" doctrine and how facilities for black and white people were not actually equal.
- The beginning of civil rights protests like lunch counter sit-ins and the Montgomery Bus Boycott that challenged segregation practices.
This document provides biographies of three scholars - Steven Seidman, Robert C. Solomon, and Mark C. Murphy - who have contributed to the field of social theory. It also includes excerpts from a 1981 Gang of Four album discussing how opinions and ideas shape actions. The document advocates that theory is useful for changing ideas and behaviors and provides context for understanding different perspectives. It presents strategies for analyzing classic and contemporary readings on the concept of justice.
This is a presentation I made back in the early part of 2007 after attending Adaptive Path's MX conference in San Francisco.
By and large, I am trying to recreate some of the concepts I saw Jesse James Garrett present.
I find myself constantly explaining the fundamental concepts of Experience Design to business and product managers.
The content here is a little dated but the need for Experience Design is as important as it ever was.
JFK and LBJ both had ambitious visions for America that focused on improving society. JFK called his vision the "New Frontier" which aimed to boost the economy, education, healthcare and civil rights. LBJ continued JFK's vision with his "Great Society" which sought to use America's wealth to create opportunities for all citizens. Both presidents saw space exploration and national defense as important priorities. Their goals helped establish America as a global leader during the 1960s.
The document provides information to help entrepreneurs raise their first round of capital from angel investors or venture capitalists (VCs). It discusses evaluating whether a business is a good fit for investors, preparing thoroughly, and getting a first meeting with potential investors. The document outlines tips for pitching to investors in 3 minutes or less and securing a follow-up meeting. It also covers negotiating term sheets and valuations, including typical market valuations and option pool sizes. The overall goal is to demystify the VC and angel investment world and process to help entrepreneurs successfully raise their first round of funding.
iCOMPEL Black Box Digital Signage OverviewBrianKutchma
Digital signage can increase sales, build brand awareness, and improve communications. It is an affordable medium that allows companies to deliver messages through screens divided into zones displaying video, scrolling text, images, and more. Common applications of digital signage include use in public areas, financial control rooms, education settings, transportation hubs, and retail point-of-sale locations. Templates make signage creation easy without design expertise.
The document discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of non-violent protest and provides examples of non-violent protests. It also discusses individuals and events that influenced King, such as Gandhi, Thoreau, the Montgomery bus boycott and formation of the SCLC and SNCC. In contrast, it outlines approaches advocating violence including black nationalism, the Black Panthers and views expressed by Malcolm X.
Note: The usual weirdness when exporting from Keynote. For some reason, sometimes the type turns blue for no reason. And other assorted typographical munging of shadows, etc.
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Wielded correctly, video ethnography is one of the most powerful tools in the UX professional's toolkit. It allows for unfiltered voice of the customer to drive design decisions and more importantly, is extremely advantageous in influencing key decision makers.
This presentation covers the basics and provides additional tips to avoid situations any rookie is liable to make. Armed with no more than some inexpensive to moderately priced tools and some planning, you can take your future data-inspired projects to the next level.
But like any powerful tool (think chainsaw), there can be downsides. Let my mistakes be your guide in avoiding pitfalls.
What You Will Learn:
What is ethnography, specifically video ethnography?
How to prepare for working in the field
Quantify the data
Completing the report
Case Study
Lessons learned
The document provides an overview of the court system in the United States, including the structure and functions of federal and state courts. It discusses the roles of judges as adjudicators, negotiators, and administrators. The document also examines the roles of prosecutors and their discretion in charging decisions. It describes methods of providing legal counsel to indigent defendants, including public defenders. Finally, it introduces the concept of a courtroom workgroup comprising the regular participants within the criminal justice system.
The era of the lone designer is pretty much over. When it comes to selecting the best candidates for work in experience design positions, design rationale and the process are becoming more important the the actual quality of the portfolio. There is considerable movement away from a skill set and towards a problem solving mindset or world view. Individual skill sets (JavaScript, design, coding) are becoming commoditized. A generalist with shallow understanding of design, code, wireframing, usability, coupled with the normal people skills and organizational skills are becoming the desired candidate. In this talk, you will learn how to position yourself to get hired for your next design gig and learn what hiring managers want and need. You will get your competitive edge to stand out from the crowd.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, feelings toward Japanese-Americans in the US turned strongly negative. Over 120,000 Japanese-Americans, most of whom were American citizens, were forcibly relocated to internment camps. They faced harsh conditions with little basic amenities. The US government justified the internment as a security measure, though it represented racial profiling and violated civil rights. It took decades before the government acknowledged this injustice.
The greatest UX professional in the world may never get his or her work implemented because they lack the ability to influence decision makers.
All too often, soft skills – particularly skills aimed at influencing others – are overlooked in the training and growth of a UX professional.
Spy School lays out simple techniques and methods for working pros to gather, share and exploit information to gain influence over decision makers. This presentation is aimed at UX pros working in large corporate environments and agency-employed IAs who frequently meet with clients in all levels of executive management to secure funding and/or approval of web projects.
Note: The usual weirdness when exporting from Keynote. For some reason, sometimes the type turns blue for no reason. And other assorted typographical munging of shadows, etc.
_______________________________
Wielded correctly, video ethnography is one of the most powerful tools in the UX professional's toolkit. It allows for unfiltered voice of the customer to drive design decisions and more importantly, is extremely advantageous in influencing key decision makers.
This presentation covers the basics and provides additional tips to avoid situations any rookie is liable to make. Armed with no more than some inexpensive to moderately priced tools and some planning, you can take your future data-inspired projects to the next level.
But like any powerful tool (think chainsaw), there can be downsides. Let my mistakes be your guide in avoiding pitfalls.
What You Will Learn:
What is ethnography, specifically video ethnography?
How to prepare for working in the field
Quantify the data
Completing the report
Case Study
Lessons learned
The document provides an overview of the court system in the United States, including the structure and functions of federal and state courts. It discusses the roles of judges as adjudicators, negotiators, and administrators. The document also examines the roles of prosecutors and their discretion in charging decisions. It describes methods of providing legal counsel to indigent defendants, including public defenders. Finally, it introduces the concept of a courtroom workgroup comprising the regular participants within the criminal justice system.
The era of the lone designer is pretty much over. When it comes to selecting the best candidates for work in experience design positions, design rationale and the process are becoming more important the the actual quality of the portfolio. There is considerable movement away from a skill set and towards a problem solving mindset or world view. Individual skill sets (JavaScript, design, coding) are becoming commoditized. A generalist with shallow understanding of design, code, wireframing, usability, coupled with the normal people skills and organizational skills are becoming the desired candidate. In this talk, you will learn how to position yourself to get hired for your next design gig and learn what hiring managers want and need. You will get your competitive edge to stand out from the crowd.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, feelings toward Japanese-Americans in the US turned strongly negative. Over 120,000 Japanese-Americans, most of whom were American citizens, were forcibly relocated to internment camps. They faced harsh conditions with little basic amenities. The US government justified the internment as a security measure, though it represented racial profiling and violated civil rights. It took decades before the government acknowledged this injustice.
The greatest UX professional in the world may never get his or her work implemented because they lack the ability to influence decision makers.
All too often, soft skills – particularly skills aimed at influencing others – are overlooked in the training and growth of a UX professional.
Spy School lays out simple techniques and methods for working pros to gather, share and exploit information to gain influence over decision makers. This presentation is aimed at UX pros working in large corporate environments and agency-employed IAs who frequently meet with clients in all levels of executive management to secure funding and/or approval of web projects.