Introductory presentation on the role usability can play in achieving sustainability outcomes. PDF download (incl. notes and links) available at http://zum.io/wud09/ Presented to participants of the UPA Sydney World Usability Day festivities 12-Nov-2009.
Newsletter september ver 1(final edition)Sashi Sivam
The document discusses the Indah Elite Resident & Owners Association and its efforts over the past two years to build a better community. While they have made progress with less than 20 volunteers, they want more residents and owners to get involved by participating in discussions, giving feedback, and paying maintenance fees. The association also provides useful community contacts and addresses some neighborhood issues like overgrown areas and clogged drains.
Digital collaboration tools have the potential to improve business efficiency and engagement by enabling effective collaboration across distributed teams. However, current solutions like audio/video conferencing and document sharing only partially address communication problems. Virtual worlds provide an immersive 3D environment that more closely mimics face-to-face interaction by allowing users to be represented by avatars, share documents and 3D models in real-time, and leverage additional non-verbal cues. When implemented securely within an organization's network and integrated with standard productivity tools, virtual worlds can create a more engaging and effective digital collaboration solution compared to traditional alternatives.
Presentation at the Serious Games Institute October 27, 2009 by Ron Edwards on the nature of work, drivers of collaboration and need for better tools, and how virtual worlds are an optimum fit for enterprise collaboration. Ron is the CEO of Ambient Performance in London.
차세대 쇼셜 네트워크 서비스에 대한 발표자료로서 2009년 2월 26일 KRnet 이다.
KRnet이란 'korea Internet Conference'로서 그 중 'Track : Convergence Promotion Services'에서 'Track : Convergence Promotion Services'의 발표자료이다. 발표제목은 'Next Social Network Service'이며 내용은 다음과 같다.
소셜네트워크 서비스란 쉽게 말해 ‘나의 프로필을 네트워크에 공유하여, 구인/구직에 실질적인 도움을 주는 웹 서비스의 일종이다. 그러나 쇼셜 네트워크란 아날로적 인맥망에서부터 시작하여 디지털 인맥망으로, 사회학에서부터 소프트웨어 개발학으로까지, 구인/구직의 연결망에서 관계의 매듭을 열어가는 연결망으로 발전 중에 있다. 본 강연은 네트워크 이론에 의한 수렴과 확산의 상호질서를 바
탕으로 소셜 서비스의 발전 과정과 그 의의를 진단한다. 특히 단문 서비스 중심의 소셜 서비스인 트위터(twitter), 이미지 기반의 소셜 서비스인 플리커(flickr), 동영상 맥락의 소셜 서비스인 유튜브(youtube), 프로필 중심의 소셜 서비스인 마이스페이스(myspace) 등이 각 매체의 허브로서 역할하며 어떻게 사회, 문화, 비즈니스적인 변화를 주는지를 소개한다. 강연을 통해 소셜 서비스의 각 허브들이 상
호작용하여 수렴되는 쇼셜 네트워크에서의 아이텐티가 어떻게 개인을 설명해주고 신뢰해주는 메커니즘을 가지는지를 분석할 예정이다. 즉 소셜 서비스란 개인과 집단의 신뢰의 증진을 위한 관계 맺기 서비스이다.
The document provides an overview of social media and its importance for interacting with customers. It discusses how customers want recognition, tools, information and opportunities for discussion across any device and any time. The document then outlines some key social media channels and tips for using them, including being brave and starting participation, finding the right people, building on what's good, choosing a network and measure results. Case studies on using social media for travel are also mentioned.
The document outlines a workshop to explore developing a Web 2.0 learning environment. It will include a presentation on Web 1.0 vs 2.0, a card game to design a possible new system, and discussion of what this means. Participants will break into groups to envision the system from the perspectives of students, staff, and administration. They will consider approaches, development methods, and tools to include within a budget. Finally, groups will write stories about what it will be like for their assigned role when the new system is implemented. The workshop aims to start a collaborative design process for a more personalized, networked online learning environment.
This document provides an overview of a podcast workshop conducted by GlobalNet21. The workshop aimed to introduce participants to podcasting and how to develop and distribute a podcast. It covered what is needed to produce a podcast, including audio recorders, editors, podcast hosts, and distribution networks. Participants learned how to record, edit, and upload their podcasts. They also explored using pictures and slideshows in podcasts. The workshop demonstrated how to distribute podcasts through existing social networks and platforms like SlideShare, Audioboo, and podcast directories. The goal was to give participants hands-on experience with developing their own podcasts to share stories and information.
This document is a volunteer application that collects contact information and assesses a volunteer's availability, interests, skills, and willingness to serve on committees for Habitat for Humanity. It includes a skills and interests survey that covers various construction and office skills. It also provides descriptions of several committees, including Construction, Fund Raising, Materials, and Volunteer Coordination, that focus on building homes, fundraising, material donations, and organizing volunteers respectively.
Newsletter september ver 1(final edition)Sashi Sivam
The document discusses the Indah Elite Resident & Owners Association and its efforts over the past two years to build a better community. While they have made progress with less than 20 volunteers, they want more residents and owners to get involved by participating in discussions, giving feedback, and paying maintenance fees. The association also provides useful community contacts and addresses some neighborhood issues like overgrown areas and clogged drains.
Digital collaboration tools have the potential to improve business efficiency and engagement by enabling effective collaboration across distributed teams. However, current solutions like audio/video conferencing and document sharing only partially address communication problems. Virtual worlds provide an immersive 3D environment that more closely mimics face-to-face interaction by allowing users to be represented by avatars, share documents and 3D models in real-time, and leverage additional non-verbal cues. When implemented securely within an organization's network and integrated with standard productivity tools, virtual worlds can create a more engaging and effective digital collaboration solution compared to traditional alternatives.
Presentation at the Serious Games Institute October 27, 2009 by Ron Edwards on the nature of work, drivers of collaboration and need for better tools, and how virtual worlds are an optimum fit for enterprise collaboration. Ron is the CEO of Ambient Performance in London.
차세대 쇼셜 네트워크 서비스에 대한 발표자료로서 2009년 2월 26일 KRnet 이다.
KRnet이란 'korea Internet Conference'로서 그 중 'Track : Convergence Promotion Services'에서 'Track : Convergence Promotion Services'의 발표자료이다. 발표제목은 'Next Social Network Service'이며 내용은 다음과 같다.
소셜네트워크 서비스란 쉽게 말해 ‘나의 프로필을 네트워크에 공유하여, 구인/구직에 실질적인 도움을 주는 웹 서비스의 일종이다. 그러나 쇼셜 네트워크란 아날로적 인맥망에서부터 시작하여 디지털 인맥망으로, 사회학에서부터 소프트웨어 개발학으로까지, 구인/구직의 연결망에서 관계의 매듭을 열어가는 연결망으로 발전 중에 있다. 본 강연은 네트워크 이론에 의한 수렴과 확산의 상호질서를 바
탕으로 소셜 서비스의 발전 과정과 그 의의를 진단한다. 특히 단문 서비스 중심의 소셜 서비스인 트위터(twitter), 이미지 기반의 소셜 서비스인 플리커(flickr), 동영상 맥락의 소셜 서비스인 유튜브(youtube), 프로필 중심의 소셜 서비스인 마이스페이스(myspace) 등이 각 매체의 허브로서 역할하며 어떻게 사회, 문화, 비즈니스적인 변화를 주는지를 소개한다. 강연을 통해 소셜 서비스의 각 허브들이 상
호작용하여 수렴되는 쇼셜 네트워크에서의 아이텐티가 어떻게 개인을 설명해주고 신뢰해주는 메커니즘을 가지는지를 분석할 예정이다. 즉 소셜 서비스란 개인과 집단의 신뢰의 증진을 위한 관계 맺기 서비스이다.
The document provides an overview of social media and its importance for interacting with customers. It discusses how customers want recognition, tools, information and opportunities for discussion across any device and any time. The document then outlines some key social media channels and tips for using them, including being brave and starting participation, finding the right people, building on what's good, choosing a network and measure results. Case studies on using social media for travel are also mentioned.
The document outlines a workshop to explore developing a Web 2.0 learning environment. It will include a presentation on Web 1.0 vs 2.0, a card game to design a possible new system, and discussion of what this means. Participants will break into groups to envision the system from the perspectives of students, staff, and administration. They will consider approaches, development methods, and tools to include within a budget. Finally, groups will write stories about what it will be like for their assigned role when the new system is implemented. The workshop aims to start a collaborative design process for a more personalized, networked online learning environment.
This document provides an overview of a podcast workshop conducted by GlobalNet21. The workshop aimed to introduce participants to podcasting and how to develop and distribute a podcast. It covered what is needed to produce a podcast, including audio recorders, editors, podcast hosts, and distribution networks. Participants learned how to record, edit, and upload their podcasts. They also explored using pictures and slideshows in podcasts. The workshop demonstrated how to distribute podcasts through existing social networks and platforms like SlideShare, Audioboo, and podcast directories. The goal was to give participants hands-on experience with developing their own podcasts to share stories and information.
This document is a volunteer application that collects contact information and assesses a volunteer's availability, interests, skills, and willingness to serve on committees for Habitat for Humanity. It includes a skills and interests survey that covers various construction and office skills. It also provides descriptions of several committees, including Construction, Fund Raising, Materials, and Volunteer Coordination, that focus on building homes, fundraising, material donations, and organizing volunteers respectively.
The document is a presentation about networking given by David Crimmin to the Brown Alumni Association. It discusses defining networking and its objectives, the three stages of networking (assessing, building, and maintaining a network), and tips for effective networking such as taking initiative, ensuring reciprocity, and demonstrating respect. The presentation provides networking resources and information on career coaching services offered by the Brown Alumni Association.
Enterprise 2.0 - Efficient Collaboration and Knowledge ExchangeAcando Consulting
How to enable dispersed teams to coordinate their actions to achieve their goals and how to enable an organization to harness its collective intelligence - with the use of social software and principles of social media.
Presentation from Keynote speech at The Next Web conference. It was a brief 20 minutes inspirational talk. No real notes - as I like giving examples ad hoc. I will add some of these in the future - hopefully the images will give you the gist of the topic.
The document discusses exploring the use of Web 2.0 technologies and social media at a college. It maps out key stakeholders and interests, and considers running an open development process. Staff and students are encouraged to explore blogs and social media to understand Web 2.0. The college is considering using existing social networking and file sharing systems, as well as setting up online forums, video/podcasts, and wikis for collaboration. An open-source social networking system and project management tools may be adopted.
This document discusses tagging as a way to organize information so that others can find it. Tagging allows information to be organized in a simple, flexible, and extensible way that supports collaboration and sharing. While some criticize tagging, the document argues that tagging will fundamentally alter the information landscape over time by making it more dynamic, distributed, and social in nature.
Connectr8 - Exploding The Barriers To Social Computing (UKLUG 2009)Stuart McIntyre
My presentation to the UK Lotus User Group (UKLUG) in Edinburgh, 8 October 2009.
Aimed at relative newcomers to Enterprise 2.0 and Social Software, I spoke about the reasons why social computing is important, some of the challenges to gaining investment in the tools and driving adoption, and how to break through these barriers.
I try to make my presentations very visual, so these slides may not make a huge amount of sense on their own, so if you need any additional information, please get in touch!
1) The document discusses using online spaces to support existing communities that are distributed geographically. It proposes providing members personalized profiles, discussion forums, and areas for sharing resources.
2) Effective community leadership in such online spaces involves distributed, not centralized, leadership. Leaders can communicate about site changes, restructure spaces as needed, and connect members with similar interests or expertise.
3) Desired features for the online community space include making it user-centered, giving members control and a sense of identity, enabling networking around shared interests, and facilitating easy organization and tagging of shared resources.
Rolling papers are thin sheets of paper used to roll cigarettes by hand or machine. They are typically made from cellulose materials like wood pulp, hemp, or flax. The document discusses the production process for rolling papers using wood pulp and alternatives like hemp or almond straw. It notes that rolling papers come in many flavors and qualities, with thinner papers recommended for rolling cannabis or hashish.
Strengthening Civil Society Through Social Media: with notesDavid Wilcox
Presentation for 21st century network, February 28 2012. With notes
At times of financial restraint and when Governments are looking at how civil society can be recruited to deliver on their own agenda then how can we ensure that the many associations that make up civil society can protect their independence. Can social networking help create a network of mutual independence that strengthens the countless groups that are the social glue of our civil society?
http://www.meetup.com/21stCenturyNetwork/events/41358702/
The document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses last week's meeting which featured a guest speaker who attended RYLA. It also discusses upcoming events this week including a club forum and Interact club induction. Additionally, it provides updates on projects including microscope donations to schools and a GSE team from Australia visiting Fiji to learn about Fijian culture.
Brownbag University July 10th (Voc focus)Daniel Walker
This document provides an agenda and materials for a Brownbag session on improving business through Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM). The session will be led by Mike Pircer of MAP Business Solutions and Dan Walker of River's End Consulting. The agenda includes introductions, background on VOC and VSM, the VOC and VSM processes, next steps, and a question and answer period. Presentation materials define key terms, outline the VOC and VSM processes, and provide examples of insights gained from interviews and analysis. Recommended references on Lean methods and certification programs are also included.
ETUG is an educational technology user group in BC that has existed since 1994. It provides professional development opportunities like workshops and an innovation award. Members include post-secondary educators and staff. ETUG aims to enhance teaching and learning through technology. In the past, ETUG communicated through various means like workshops, newsletters, and online discussions. Moving forward, ETUG is focusing on improving communication channels, better understanding member needs, tracking membership, and selecting projects that can be successfully executed.
Virtual Worlds Introduction: Second Life and BeyondAlja Isakovic
This document provides an introduction to virtual worlds like Second Life. It discusses what virtual worlds are, how they have evolved from social networks and online games, and how Second Life works. Users can explore, build things, communicate, participate in businesses and education, and engage in politics, media, art, sports and other activities in Second Life by controlling an avatar and interacting with other users.
No One Cares About Your Content (Yet): Digital Atlanta 2012Cliff Seal
While content as 'king' may not be the best analogy, the importance of well-written, useful text content can't be overstated. Tone can affect engagement, keywords can make or break your SEO, length can kill interest—great writing is vital. Content isn't just blog posts or 'About' pages, it's everything that gives information (including the way the information itself is presented)! I'm seeing a common theme amongst non-profits: no one cares about their content.
Why?
In this session, we'll refresh how we view our own web content by seeing it through the eyes of the user, and we'll discuss methods of improving UX (user experience) by employing simple and effective psychology alongside common-sense SEO. Then, since better prospects will be finding and reading your content, I'll show you how to target your audience, measure the results, and constantly improve your outreach.
The document provides instructions for creating an account on HelpWriting.net in order to request writing assistance. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a form with assignment details. 3) Review bids from writers and select one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied with the work. The document promotes HelpWriting.net's writing services and assurances of original, high-quality work or a full refund.
The Mozilla Developer Network is an open-source documentation wiki for web developers, which is written by really passionate, smart, and inspiring people. Most are not paid employees of Mozilla. All of them are helping make the web a better place by writing, editing, and reviewing articles. How do you support a diverse community, acknowledge many different voices and perspectives, be open and inclusive, and still get things done (especially when you can’t force anyone to do anything)? In this session, I’ll share what I’ve learned (and keep learning) by working with, in, and for volunteer communities; including how to be more transparent, create opportunity, and broadly share ownership.
Webcast For The American Town Planning AssociationCollabforge
Dr Mark Elliott is Director and founder of Collabforge. As chief consultant for Collabforge, Mark has successfully designed and managed a range of high profile projects working closely with clients in a highly versatile and collaborative capacity.
End study project: Collaborative consumption and neighborhoodsMickaël Denié
This document proposes a service called Shikumen to build trust and encourage sharing between neighbors living in apartment buildings. The service would allow people to (1) connect with neighbors, (2) exchange services with one another, and (3) boost social relationships in their district. It includes mockups of the user interface and discusses how the service could be developed and funded. The goal is to recreate the spirit of traditional Shikumen neighborhoods in Shanghai and foster community through an online platform and offline sharing.
This document provides instructions for seeking writing help from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with valid email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the paper and authorize payment if pleased. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a full refund option for plagiarism. The document emphasizes providing original, high-quality content and meeting customer needs.
The document is a presentation about networking given by David Crimmin to the Brown Alumni Association. It discusses defining networking and its objectives, the three stages of networking (assessing, building, and maintaining a network), and tips for effective networking such as taking initiative, ensuring reciprocity, and demonstrating respect. The presentation provides networking resources and information on career coaching services offered by the Brown Alumni Association.
Enterprise 2.0 - Efficient Collaboration and Knowledge ExchangeAcando Consulting
How to enable dispersed teams to coordinate their actions to achieve their goals and how to enable an organization to harness its collective intelligence - with the use of social software and principles of social media.
Presentation from Keynote speech at The Next Web conference. It was a brief 20 minutes inspirational talk. No real notes - as I like giving examples ad hoc. I will add some of these in the future - hopefully the images will give you the gist of the topic.
The document discusses exploring the use of Web 2.0 technologies and social media at a college. It maps out key stakeholders and interests, and considers running an open development process. Staff and students are encouraged to explore blogs and social media to understand Web 2.0. The college is considering using existing social networking and file sharing systems, as well as setting up online forums, video/podcasts, and wikis for collaboration. An open-source social networking system and project management tools may be adopted.
This document discusses tagging as a way to organize information so that others can find it. Tagging allows information to be organized in a simple, flexible, and extensible way that supports collaboration and sharing. While some criticize tagging, the document argues that tagging will fundamentally alter the information landscape over time by making it more dynamic, distributed, and social in nature.
Connectr8 - Exploding The Barriers To Social Computing (UKLUG 2009)Stuart McIntyre
My presentation to the UK Lotus User Group (UKLUG) in Edinburgh, 8 October 2009.
Aimed at relative newcomers to Enterprise 2.0 and Social Software, I spoke about the reasons why social computing is important, some of the challenges to gaining investment in the tools and driving adoption, and how to break through these barriers.
I try to make my presentations very visual, so these slides may not make a huge amount of sense on their own, so if you need any additional information, please get in touch!
1) The document discusses using online spaces to support existing communities that are distributed geographically. It proposes providing members personalized profiles, discussion forums, and areas for sharing resources.
2) Effective community leadership in such online spaces involves distributed, not centralized, leadership. Leaders can communicate about site changes, restructure spaces as needed, and connect members with similar interests or expertise.
3) Desired features for the online community space include making it user-centered, giving members control and a sense of identity, enabling networking around shared interests, and facilitating easy organization and tagging of shared resources.
Rolling papers are thin sheets of paper used to roll cigarettes by hand or machine. They are typically made from cellulose materials like wood pulp, hemp, or flax. The document discusses the production process for rolling papers using wood pulp and alternatives like hemp or almond straw. It notes that rolling papers come in many flavors and qualities, with thinner papers recommended for rolling cannabis or hashish.
Strengthening Civil Society Through Social Media: with notesDavid Wilcox
Presentation for 21st century network, February 28 2012. With notes
At times of financial restraint and when Governments are looking at how civil society can be recruited to deliver on their own agenda then how can we ensure that the many associations that make up civil society can protect their independence. Can social networking help create a network of mutual independence that strengthens the countless groups that are the social glue of our civil society?
http://www.meetup.com/21stCenturyNetwork/events/41358702/
The document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses last week's meeting which featured a guest speaker who attended RYLA. It also discusses upcoming events this week including a club forum and Interact club induction. Additionally, it provides updates on projects including microscope donations to schools and a GSE team from Australia visiting Fiji to learn about Fijian culture.
Brownbag University July 10th (Voc focus)Daniel Walker
This document provides an agenda and materials for a Brownbag session on improving business through Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM). The session will be led by Mike Pircer of MAP Business Solutions and Dan Walker of River's End Consulting. The agenda includes introductions, background on VOC and VSM, the VOC and VSM processes, next steps, and a question and answer period. Presentation materials define key terms, outline the VOC and VSM processes, and provide examples of insights gained from interviews and analysis. Recommended references on Lean methods and certification programs are also included.
ETUG is an educational technology user group in BC that has existed since 1994. It provides professional development opportunities like workshops and an innovation award. Members include post-secondary educators and staff. ETUG aims to enhance teaching and learning through technology. In the past, ETUG communicated through various means like workshops, newsletters, and online discussions. Moving forward, ETUG is focusing on improving communication channels, better understanding member needs, tracking membership, and selecting projects that can be successfully executed.
Virtual Worlds Introduction: Second Life and BeyondAlja Isakovic
This document provides an introduction to virtual worlds like Second Life. It discusses what virtual worlds are, how they have evolved from social networks and online games, and how Second Life works. Users can explore, build things, communicate, participate in businesses and education, and engage in politics, media, art, sports and other activities in Second Life by controlling an avatar and interacting with other users.
No One Cares About Your Content (Yet): Digital Atlanta 2012Cliff Seal
While content as 'king' may not be the best analogy, the importance of well-written, useful text content can't be overstated. Tone can affect engagement, keywords can make or break your SEO, length can kill interest—great writing is vital. Content isn't just blog posts or 'About' pages, it's everything that gives information (including the way the information itself is presented)! I'm seeing a common theme amongst non-profits: no one cares about their content.
Why?
In this session, we'll refresh how we view our own web content by seeing it through the eyes of the user, and we'll discuss methods of improving UX (user experience) by employing simple and effective psychology alongside common-sense SEO. Then, since better prospects will be finding and reading your content, I'll show you how to target your audience, measure the results, and constantly improve your outreach.
The document provides instructions for creating an account on HelpWriting.net in order to request writing assistance. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a form with assignment details. 3) Review bids from writers and select one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied with the work. The document promotes HelpWriting.net's writing services and assurances of original, high-quality work or a full refund.
The Mozilla Developer Network is an open-source documentation wiki for web developers, which is written by really passionate, smart, and inspiring people. Most are not paid employees of Mozilla. All of them are helping make the web a better place by writing, editing, and reviewing articles. How do you support a diverse community, acknowledge many different voices and perspectives, be open and inclusive, and still get things done (especially when you can’t force anyone to do anything)? In this session, I’ll share what I’ve learned (and keep learning) by working with, in, and for volunteer communities; including how to be more transparent, create opportunity, and broadly share ownership.
Webcast For The American Town Planning AssociationCollabforge
Dr Mark Elliott is Director and founder of Collabforge. As chief consultant for Collabforge, Mark has successfully designed and managed a range of high profile projects working closely with clients in a highly versatile and collaborative capacity.
End study project: Collaborative consumption and neighborhoodsMickaël Denié
This document proposes a service called Shikumen to build trust and encourage sharing between neighbors living in apartment buildings. The service would allow people to (1) connect with neighbors, (2) exchange services with one another, and (3) boost social relationships in their district. It includes mockups of the user interface and discusses how the service could be developed and funded. The goal is to recreate the spirit of traditional Shikumen neighborhoods in Shanghai and foster community through an online platform and offline sharing.
This document provides instructions for seeking writing help from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with valid email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the paper and authorize payment if pleased. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a full refund option for plagiarism. The document emphasizes providing original, high-quality content and meeting customer needs.
Personalised Writing Paper With Envelopes Letter WritinCharlie Congdon
The document discusses the steps to get writing help from the HelpWriting.net website. It involves creating an account, completing an order form with instructions and deadlines, and choosing a writer based on their qualifications and reviews. The writer will then submit a paper, which the customer can review and request revisions if needed before authorizing final payment. Customers can be assured of original, high-quality content or receive a full refund if the paper is plagiarized.
This document is a newsletter from Voscur, an organization that supports voluntary and community groups in Bristol, England. It provides information on recent events held by Voscur, including their annual conference and awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the sector. It also discusses representation of voluntary groups in the local strategic partnership and ensuring the sector can influence decision-making. The newsletter contains various articles on topics like hate crimes, funding opportunities, good practices, and training resources for groups.
From webdirections south 09 in Sydney Australia - An approach to designing more social and collaborative environments - a cross between business strategy and design
2003 MLA HANDBOOK FOR WRITERS OF RESEARCSharon Price
Red kangaroos are the largest marsupial and kangaroo species, with males being a reddish brown color and females more greyish. They use their large, powerful hind legs and feet to hop at high speeds, while their front legs are shorter but still muscular. As the most populous kangaroo species still existing, red kangaroos are well adapted to the hot, dry Australian Outback with their ability to conserve water and travel long distances in search of food and water.
This document provides an introduction to the Digital Design Weekend 2014 event hosted by the Victoria and Albert Museum. It discusses the value of open and collaborative making and exploring digital values through a participatory approach. The event brings together practitioners, thinkers and makers to share knowledge and explore the future of the digital world through various exhibits, talks and opportunities for public involvement. It aims to spark debate around what the digital future may hold and how everyone can get involved in shaping it.
No 1 Nursing Essay Help Wr. Online assignment writing service.Simar Neasy
The document discusses energy efficient offloading with flow control in wireless networks. It proposes a novel local cloud computing paradigm where mobile devices can leverage nearby resources to facilitate task execution. This allows mobile devices with limited resources to utilize the processing, memory, and storage available in local indoor environments like points of interest. The approach aims to minimize energy consumption of mobile devices by offloading computation to local cloud resources using a flow control mechanism.
Toc Toc is a collaborative service built with a living lab approach to create a living community. It aims to foster sociability through a web-based community for mutual help and reduce consumption through reuse and exchange. The service allows the exchange of material and immaterial things on a web platform. Early experiments are testing how exchange takes place between strangers and what people are willing to exchange, as well as the role of mediators, marketing strategies, and feedback to inform development of the operating service.
This slideshow was prepared as an individual's response to a survey request conducted by an international market research company on how top executives have had their lives changed through new information and communication technologies.
This document summarizes the results of a study on solidarity and internet usage in Spain.
1) The study found that 21% of Spanish internet users have a high potential for participating in solidarity initiatives online. This segment of 4.2 million people is more motivated than others to create positive change.
2) These high-potential users participate significantly more in joint initiatives through the internet, with over 60% participating frequently.
3) Key factors that motivate participation include transparency about funds, affinity with the goals, perceiving professionalism in the organizing group, seeing impacts close to home, and receiving updates on achievements.
4) Over 50% of Spanish internet users who participate in solidarity initiatives do so through actions
The document provides tips and strategies for low or no cost marketing for real estate agents. It emphasizes using free or low cost tools like email, social media, phone calls, business cards, word of mouth, and grassroots advertising. It also stresses the importance of staying connected to clients through consistent contact and communication in order to generate referrals and repeat business. Overall, the key message is that real estate agents can take their income to the highest level through free or low cost marketing strategies that help them maintain top of mind awareness and differentiate themselves from competitors.
Quick translation in English of 2013 trend issue
Jong H. Ko(Founder & DT Manager of DesignConvivial) worked at THE DNA, Seoul Korea
UX based Service Design company in Seoul Korea with more than 12 years of experience...
with designers perspective.
You can get more info at
http://www.designconvivial.com/
This document summarizes a presentation about relationships in a networked world. The presentation discusses how the internet and social media have enabled new types of complex relationships that are light, diverse, and formed through small interactions over time rather than large singular gestures. It emphasizes focusing on human skills like listening, connecting people, and acting as a catalyst or curator to build authentic relationships online through participation and experimentation.
The document discusses how collaboration on the internet is changing everything. It notes that mass collaboration has become second nature due to the internet, enabling unprecedented cooperation and innovation through sharing ideas and working together (paragraph 1-2). It then provides examples of how peer production and open collaboration have led to the success of companies like Wikipedia, Amazon, YouTube and Facebook by leveraging collective intelligence and user contributions (paragraph 3-6). The document argues that organizations need to adopt collaborative models and engage with customers, partners and peer producers to survive in this new landscape where closed, proprietary approaches are less effective (paragraph 7-8).
Welcome to PairedWorld, Where Technology and Humanity Unite.pdfcoingabbar
PairedWorld Building Genuine Connections with Blockchain Innovation
Step into a world where technology and humanity converge in a blend of genuine connections and shared experiences. Imagine a world where every smile, every shared moment, and every heartfelt conversation isn't just a fleeting interaction but a cherished currency of human connection.
The document summarizes various social and community-building activities undertaken by the authors in their local area in Portugal. This includes performing circus shows at local festivals to engage with the community, organizing a homeschooling group with other families, sharing a car with nearby friends to reduce costs and environmental impact, and plans to start a local permaculture group to undertake community projects like reforestation and encourage more sustainable practices in the region. The overall aim is to positively involve themselves in the local community through cooperative and empowering actions.
Similar to World Usability Day - Usability in a sustainable future (20)
Ambient interfaces: Influencing energy behaviours in urban environmentsZumio
Grant Young presented at the IxDA Sydney meetup June 2016. In the presentation, Grant asks: Could a digital device create a stronger connection to the natural world? Might alternatives to “graphs and charts” be (more) effective in changing energy consumption in the home?
Inspired by clever examples of biomimicry and social research into energy behaviours, designer and sustainability practitioner Grant Young is in the early stages of exploring these questions.
Grant shares his journey from theory to concept to these early data collection prototypes—a wifi-based energy monitor leveraging open source hardware (such as the Arduino and low-cost sensors). His talk will touch on biomimicry and eco-visualisation, designing for devices (with limited UI), data-informed design, principles of behaviour change, the benefits (and challenges) of open source hardware prototyping, and more.
Presentation by Grant Young at Design Thinking Sydney meetup, Feb 2016. Looks at some of the differences in applying common UX, design thinking and lean startup methods in a for-purpose context. Touches on defining value, flearning, engaging stakeholders, behaviour change, metrics and traction.
Grant Young's presentation to participants of the IDEA Summit June 2013. Provides an introduction to design thinking/service design. Downloadable PDF with further notes/speaker notes available http://zum.io/idea-summit-2013/
Grant Young's presentation at Web Directions South, 14-Oct-2010. Explores how social networks and the sharing economy are increasing wellbeing and sustainability. PDF of presentation (along with notes, links and pointers to more information) are available at http://zum.io/wds2010
Enviro 2010 - Social design for sustainabilityZumio
Gus the Boxer is a celebrity boxer dog who uses social media like Twitter and Facebook to promote his charity calendar that raises money for an animal hospital, market accessories designed by his company Haul, and connect with other famous dogs and people. He is also the mascot for the sustainable accessories company Haul. Gus leverages his online popularity and networks to support charitable causes.
Maximising the opportunities of the online marketplace (South Australia)Zumio
Presentation delivered to delegates of the CPA Australia South Australia Congress, 21-Nov-2008. Presentation notes available at http://zum.io/cpa-sa-08
WDS08 - Engagement Strategies for Social MediaZumio
This document discusses engagement strategies for social media and networking. It touches on several aspects of social media including building presence, relationships, conversations and trust. It also mentions some specific social networks like Facebook, Flickr, and MySpace. The document provides advice on starting small, listening to the market, and following conversations. It raises questions about how to measure effectiveness and discusses risk versus effort in marketing.
CPA Branding Conference - Web 2.0 PresentationZumio
Presentation delivered to delegates of the CPA Australia Branding conference in Sydney, 22 May 2008. Presentation notes available for download at http://zum.io/2008/05/22/cpa-branding-presentation/
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design ProcessChiara Aliotta
In this slides I explain how I have used storytelling techniques to elevate websites and brands and create memorable user experiences. You can discover practical tips as I showcase the elements of good storytelling and its applied to some examples of diverse brands/projects..
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page pmgdscunsri
Figma is a cloud-based design tool widely used by designers for prototyping, UI/UX design, and real-time collaboration. With features such as precision pen tools, grid system, and reusable components, Figma makes it easy for teams to work together on design projects. Its flexibility and accessibility make Figma a top choice in the digital age.
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfKnight Moves
Presentations of Bavo Raeymaekers (Project lead youth unemployment at the City of Antwerp), Suzan Martens (Service designer at Knight Moves) and Adriaan De Keersmaeker (Community manager at Talk to C)
during the 'Arena • Young adults in the workplace' conference hosted by Knight Moves.
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANEFebless Hernane
CapCut is an easy-to-use video editing app perfect for beginners. To start, download and open CapCut on your phone. Tap "New Project" and select the videos or photos you want to edit. You can trim clips by dragging the edges, add text by tapping "Text," and include music by selecting "Audio." Enhance your video with filters and effects from the "Effects" menu. When you're happy with your video, tap the export button to save and share it. CapCut makes video editing simple and fun for everyone!
Fonts play a crucial role in both User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. They affect readability, accessibility, aesthetics, and overall user perception.
Decormart Studio is widely recognized as one of the best interior designers in Bangalore, known for their exceptional design expertise and ability to create stunning, functional spaces. With a strong focus on client preferences and timely project delivery, Decormart Studio has built a solid reputation for their innovative and personalized approach to interior design.
Connect Conference 2022: Passive House - Economic and Environmental Solution...TE Studio
Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate. Lecture by Tim Eian of TE Studio Passive House Design in November 2022 in Minneapolis.
- The Built Environment
- Let's imagine the perfect building
- The Passive House standard
- Why Passive House targets
- Clean Energy Plans?!
- How does Passive House compare and fit in?
- The business case for Passive House real estate
- Tools to quantify the value of Passive House
- What can I do?
- Resources
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
Visual Style and Aesthetics: Basics of Visual Design
Visual Design for Enterprise Applications
Range of Visual Styles.
Mobile Interfaces:
Challenges and Opportunities of Mobile Design
Approach to Mobile Design
Patterns
Explore the essential graphic design tools and software that can elevate your creative projects. Discover industry favorites and innovative solutions for stunning design results.
World Usability Day - Usability in a sustainable future
1. Usability in a sustainable future
Why usability is integral to achieving sustainability
prepared for
2. "Usability is about human behavior. It recognizes
that humans are lazy, get emotional, are not
interested in putting a lot of effort into, say,
getting a credit card and generally prefer things
that are easy to do vs. those that are hard to do."
David McQuillen
in "Taking Usability Offline"
Darwin Magazine, June 2003
3. "Sustainability is about human behavior. It
recognizes that humans are lazy, get emotional,
are not interested in putting a lot of effort into, say,
recycling their waste and generally prefer things
that are easy to do vs. those that are hard to do."
8. Transportation Smaller packaging.
Efficient packaging design helps reduce the That means 50 percent more boxes fit on each
Five percent of Apple’s emissions produced during transportation. The shipping pallet, more pallets fit on each boat
greenhouse gas emissions are packaging for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, for and plane, and fewer boats and planes are
a result of transporting our example, is 41 percent smaller than the used — resulting in fewer CO 2 emissions.
products from assembly previous-generation MacBook.
locations to distribution hubs
in regions where our products
are sold.
547,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions
By reducing our packaging over 40 percent between 2006 and 2009, we ship 50 percent more
boxes in each airline shipping container. That saves one 747 flight for every 32,000 units we ship.*
*Calculated using U.S. configurations.
Back to Top
27. About Join Letterboxing More Info Get Involved Contact
Home
The Sharehood
Neighbour Login
Username: *
Welcome Password: *
The Sharehood is all about sharing resources within your neighbourhood and helps you to meet and make friends with
people in your local area. All sorts of things can be shared, such as sewing machines, vegetables, wheelbarrows, tools,
Log in
cars, books, washing machines and computers. Skills can be shared too: gardening help, bike fixing, accountancy,
language skills, childminding, how to use a sewing machine or a computer, how to make wine or dance the tango. Create new account
Request new password
When you join the Sharehood you get to see what all other people within 400 metres of your home are willing to share.
You might well be the first person in your neighbourhood to join the Sharehood, so the best way to get others to join is
to grab a friend and go doorknocking or deliver a welcoming letter to nearby letterboxes explaining how the Sharehood
Information
works (we've drafted a letter for you to modify).
Terms of Agreement
When you've found a number of interested neighbours you could organise a social event – such as a picnic at a local Trading System
park – to get to know each other and get the ball rolling. Demurrage
Through the website you can arrange local events, participate in online forums and contribute to a photo gallery.
If you're interested in organising a similar community in your local area, please read up about letterboxing and create Stay in Touch
yourself an account. If you have any questions, please send us an email.
Enter your email address to receive
If you want to check out the internal working of the website before you join, try logging in as 'pingu', with password the Sharehood's quarterly
'pingu' as well. You won't be able to make any changes to anything, but will be able to get into our hood in the south
newsletter
pole!
Subscribe
Sharehood Information Evening - Starting a Sharing Community in Your Neighbourhood
http://thesharehood.org
This workshop will explain the process of starting a Sharehood community in your area: letterboxing, the first meeting,
organising social events, as well as generally sharing the experience of building community. We'll also cover privacy
issues, the local currency, people without the internet, and will have plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Following the info night discussion, we are having a meeting of the Sharehood Collective. Everyone is invited. We'll be
discussing the philosophy behind the Sharehood, and would like to get as wide an input to this process as possible.
Primarily we'd like to brainstorm our values, vision and mission. Take a look at our Statement of Purposes to get an idea
28. 01 03 05 07
Incorporating sustainable Processes for cleaning fibres use Knitting and weaving are The cut make and trim stage of
business practices at the design considerable levels of energy. Wool predominantly mechanical production turns textiles into
and production management scouring is water and chemical processes. Key sustainability finished garments, and is a highly
stages significantly improves the intensive and results in water issues relate to energy use, labour- intensive process. Key
economic, environmental and degradation if effluent is untreated. solid waste generation and sustainability issues relate to
social impact of clothes. dust and noise, labour rights and working
Sustainability Considerations:
04 conditions.
!
Sustainability
• Energy use 02 Spinning is the process by which 06
Considerations: • Solid waste generation Wool and cotton are renewable
resources, however both have
natural fibres or synthetic cellulose
materials are turned into yarn. It is
Fabric processing is the final
stage of textile production, and
08
• Dust and noise Selling garments has an impact on
significant environmental impacts highly automated and labour includes the printing and
• Land degradation • Labour conditions the environment. Transporting
including high water, pesticide and intensive, Lubricants and dyeing of textiles and the
• Labour rights issues • Hazardous effluents stock, customer travel, store fit-
chemical use when conventional conditioning agents applied to the application of finishes.
outs, packaging, lighting and
• Pesticides farming methods are poorly fibres result in hazardous air Processing is a major cause of
heating, use resources and
• Child labour managed. pollutants and effluent containing environmental impacts in this
energy, pollute, and produce
• Fair trade/organic ! toxic substances. phase – using significant
waste.
certification ! quantities of water, energy and
chemicals, and produces
• Water use
substantial amounts of effluent.
Sustainability
! Considerations:
Sustainability • Water use
Considerations: • Energy use
• Chemicals
• Transportation • Effluents
• Social / Environmental • Pollution & Fumes
impact of design
Systems usability
• Chosen textiles & trims
!
Sustainability Sustainability
Considerations: Considerations:
• Energy use • By-product waste
• Water use • Landfill
• Effluents • Energy benefits in
• Dust & Noise recycling clothing
• Rollers
• Poor working
conditions! 09
Washing, drying and ironing can
account for the greatest energy
and water use in the lifecycle of a
garment.
Sustainability
Considerations: 10
Garment production waste can be
• Energy use categorized as pre-and post-
• Effluents with toxic Sustainability consumer. Pre-consumer waste
substances Considerations: includes by-products from fibre,
• Noise and dust Sustainability yarn, fabric and garment
• Labour rights Considerations: production. Post-consumer textile
• Working conditions waste includes clothing and
Sustainability
household textile waste.
• Worker exploitation Considerations: • Energy use
• Worker injuries and • Phosphate-free
illnesses • Energy saving washing detergents
• On-site dormitories techniques
• Solid waste recycling • Recycling
• Ethical practices
• Ecofriendy retailing
!"#$"%&'()"*$+,-)".(/$0("
29. 01 03 05 07
Incorporating sustainable Processes for cleaning fibres use Knitting and weaving are The cut make and trim stage of
business practices at the design considerable levels of energy. Wool predominantly mechanical production turns textiles into
and production management scouring is water and chemical processes. Key sustainability finished garments, and is a highly
stages significantly improves the intensive and results in water issues relate to energy use, labour- intensive process. Key
economic, environmental and degradation if effluent is untreated. solid waste generation and sustainability issues relate to
social impact of clothes. dust and noise, labour rights and working
Sustainability Considerations:
04 conditions.
!
Sustainability
• Energy use 02 Spinning is the process by which 06
Considerations: • Solid waste generation Wool and cotton are renewable
resources, however both have
natural fibres or synthetic cellulose
materials are turned into yarn. It is
Fabric processing is the final
stage of textile production, and
08
• Dust and noise Selling garments has an impact on
significant environmental impacts highly automated and labour includes the printing and
• Land degradation • Labour conditions the environment. Transporting
including high water, pesticide and intensive, Lubricants and dyeing of textiles and the
• Labour rights issues • Hazardous effluents stock, customer travel, store fit-
chemical use when conventional conditioning agents applied to the application of finishes.
outs, packaging, lighting and
• Pesticides farming methods are poorly fibres result in hazardous air Processing is a major cause of
heating, use resources and
• Child labour managed. pollutants and effluent containing environmental impacts in this
energy, pollute, and produce
• Fair trade/organic ! toxic substances. phase – using significant
waste.
certification ! quantities of water, energy and
chemicals, and produces
• Water use
substantial amounts of effluent.
Sustainability
! Considerations:
Sustainability • Water use
Considerations: • Energy use
• Chemicals
• Transportation • Effluents
• Social / Environmental • Pollution & Fumes
impact of design
• Chosen textiles & trims
!
Sustainability Sustainability
Considerations: Considerations:
• Energy use • By-product waste
• Water use • Landfill
• Effluents • Energy benefits in
• Dust & Noise recycling clothing
• Rollers
• Poor working
conditions! 09
Washing, drying and ironing can
account for the greatest energy
and water use in the lifecycle of a
garment.
Sustainability
Considerations: 10
Garment production waste can be
• Energy use categorized as pre-and post-
• Effluents with toxic Sustainability consumer. Pre-consumer waste
substances Considerations: includes by-products from fibre,
• Noise and dust Sustainability yarn, fabric and garment
• Labour rights Considerations: production. Post-consumer textile
• Working conditions waste includes clothing and
Sustainability
household textile waste.
• Worker exploitation Considerations: • Energy use
• Worker injuries and • Phosphate-free
illnesses • Energy saving washing detergents
• On-site dormitories techniques
• Solid waste recycling • Recycling
• Ethical practices
• Ecofriendy retailing
!"#$"%&'()"*$+,-)".(/$0("
30.
31.
32. Self
Identity
Presence Attention
Community Share Activity
33. Self
Identity
Presence Attention
Community Share Activity
37. Search
Apple Store Mac iPod + iTunes iPhone Downloads Support
Life Cycle Impact Product Usage Impact Reports News
To accurately measure a company’s environmental footprint, you must look at the impact that
company’s products have on the planet. Apple uses comprehensive life cycle analysis to determine
exactly where our greenhouse gas emissions — all 10.2 million metric tons of them 1 — come from.
Manufacturing Transportation Product Use Recycling Facilities
Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more
Material use.
Manufacturing
Because Apple designs smaller, thinner, lighter
Manufacturing — including products, we do more with less material.
extraction of raw materials and MacBook Pro features a revolutionary unibody
product assembly — accounts design, which replaces dozens of individual
for 38 percent of Apple’s total parts with a single piece of recyclable
greenhouse gas emissions. aluminum. And today’s 20-inch iMac uses 55
percent less material than its first-generation,
43. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Australia
License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/au/ or
send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA.
Editor's Notes
•My belief is usability and user experience design is integral to the success of sustainability initiatives and to create sustainable products
•My focus today is on environmental sustainability
•Sustainability is broader than this - includes social and financial
•Examples focus on physical products
•Increasingly integrated with software and networks, but also the web plays an important role in connecting people, information etc.
•This quote on usability from David McQuillen appears on the UPA website
•We could easily re-word this...
•Sustainability is at its core about changing behaviours
•This includes behaviours of product, systems, service designers
•People aren’t willing to sacrifice performance or convenience
•Only willing to pay 5-10% more for “green”
•Usability’s strengths critical for adoption of sustainability:
•Understanding the people we wish to serve with products we’re designing
•Create valuable products that increase adoption
•Bringing people into the design process will bring sustainability into the mix
•Perhaps we can extend “usability” to include...
•The process by which things are designed, made, packaged and transported
Image: gabi_menashe at Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabi_menashe/218574269/
•As in design, Less is definitely more when considering sustainability
•First ask: “do we need it”? Make less “stuff”
•A real challenge in design - our job is often to “sell more stuff”
•Ask ourselves: Can we use online instead of paper materials? etc.
•Secondly ask: “look at the system in which this is used - are there efficiencies to be gained by changing the system”?
•For example, cloud-computing and software as a service (SAAS) has potential to reduce carbon emissions and resource usage when compared to desktop applications - this is a small systemic shift that could increase sustainability
Image: hooverine at flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/hooverine/2802881741/
•Then we can consider materials etc.
•The Samsung Reclaim phone is “constructed from eco-friendly bio-plastic materials. Made from 80% recyclable materials”
•Reduce chemical usage and be vigilant in choices - many legal chemicals remain dangerous: Perkins+Will architects created blacklist of common chemicals used in construction. Cradle to Cradle lists other examples.
Further reading:
•Perkins+Will launches first chemical blacklist for building designers - http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/11/10/perkinswill-creates-chemical-precautionary-list-building-designers
•BBC: Plastic chemicals “feminise boys” - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8361863.stm
•Cradle to Cradle (book): http://www.mcdonough.com/cradle_to_cradle.htm
Images and further info: http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/22829/samsung-reclaim/
•Rethink our use of plastic especially
•360 paper bottle from Brand Image
•Containers that outlast their contents by 100s if not 1000s of years - perhaps we need to rethink what “fit for purpose” means?
Image & further info: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/10-modern-packaging-concepts
•Many companies reducing packaging
•Rethinking packaging can provide other usability benefits to users
•Reduces cost and emissions of transport
•Reduces materials required
•Reduces wastes
•Bottom-line benefits as well as environmental
Image and further info: http://apple.com/environment/complete-lifecycle/
•Many factors to consider in use
Image: Christopher Chan at flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/chanc/2385594832/
•Herman Miller furniture - Mirra Chair
•12 year warranty
•Designed to last - effective use of resources
•The “contortionist” bike (prototype)
•More aesthetically pleasing & usable version of the “folding bike”
•Packs into space of wheels
•Drag behind on own wheels (like a rolling bag)
Image 1 & 2 + further info: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/contortionist-folding-bike-video-dominic-hargreaves-royal-college-of-art-student.php?dcitc=weekly_nl
Image 3 + further info: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Student-Invents-Bicycle-Which-Folds-Into-26-Inch-Wheel-Circumference-For-James-Dyson-Prize/Article/200908115353249?lpos=UK_News_First_Home_Page_Feature_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15353249_Student_Invents_Bicycle_Which_Folds_Into_26-Inch_Wheel_Cir
•Intelligent plugs - “equipped with componentry to make it a controllable node on a network, including an RFID chip, microprocessor, and wireless networking.”
•“identify exactly how much electricity an individual appliance or electronic is using, but they can also be used to control electronics (i.e. program TVs to turn on and off at different times).”
•Smart meters make the “invisible visible” - ambient awareness
•Just by showing data in useful, contextual ways reduces use
Plug image: Jake Mates on http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakematesdesign/3165600114/
Velopulse image + further info: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10391736-54.html?tag=mncol;title
iGoogle image: http://www.google.com/support/powermeter/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=162868
•Intelligent plugs - “equipped with componentry to make it a controllable node on a network, including an RFID chip, microprocessor, and wireless networking.”
•“identify exactly how much electricity an individual appliance or electronic is using, but they can also be used to control electronics (i.e. program TVs to turn on and off at different times).”
•Smart meters make the “invisible visible” - ambient awareness
•Just by showing data in useful, contextual ways reduces use
Plug image: Jake Mates on http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakematesdesign/3165600114/
Velopulse image + further info: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10391736-54.html?tag=mncol;title
iGoogle image: http://www.google.com/support/powermeter/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=162868
•Saverclip - shows electricity usage and recharges based on electromagnetic field
•More usable than meters that plug in directly to the outlet
Image & further info: http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/01/14/saver-clip-shames-your-electricity-usage/
•Flower lamp by STATIC! - “blooms” when not used much
•Look for opportunities of “ambient” feedback around efficiency and action
Image & further info: http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/03/21-ecovisualizations-for-energy-consumption-awareness/
•Example of a very small and simple opportunity that changes behaviour
•“About 50 percent of the energy consumption occurs after the jeans are purchased” - hot water and drying
•Also prompts people to consider extending life by donating
Label image + further info: http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/with-new-consumer-care-tags-levi-strauss-aims-to-reduce-its-carbon-footprint/
Jeans image: http://www.levis.com.au/
•Example of good product design that considers systems
•Version 2 had improved design to reduce transport costs (and emissions)
Image + further info: http://www.hippowater.org/
•Design for disassembly, re-use/recycling
•Homogenous components - don’t mix natural and technical components (Cradle to Cradle)
•96% recyclable
•4% non-recyclable
•“Cradle to cradle” - design for “up-cycling” - technical and organic streams - in nature there is no waste
Image + further info: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/herman_millers_1.php
•Give packaging a “second life” before recycling
Image + further info: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/twist_sponges_i.php
Image + further info: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/twist_sponges_i.php
•Susan Sun of Kansas State University
•Bio-adhesives enable edible barrel for cattle feed
•Further info: http://cleantechnica.com/2009/11/10/new-bio-based-glue-lets-cows-have-their-cake-and-eat-it-too/
•“The edible barrels replace oil drums, which cost approximately $6 per barrel to clean for re-use as feed containers in addition to the cost of the barrel. Sun’s elegant waste reduction solution relieves farmers of this expense while practically eliminating the risk of oil-contaminated feed from poorly cleaned barrels. It also eliminates waste or water pollution associated with the cleaning process, and it eliminates the cost (and carbon footprint) of returning used barrels for re-use.”
Image: publicenergy @ flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/publicenergy/1846375599/
•Considerations for sharing
•Reverse Garbage + Bower Bird center Marrickville
•Local sharing communities - The Sharehood is a Melbourne-based community sharing initiative
•Swap parties
•“Crowd sourcing” real-world goods
Image + further info: http://thehub.ethics.org.au/sme/product_roadmaps
•This diagram highlights that “use” of a product is only one (sometimes small) part of the equation
•Consider the system in which items are used
Image: http://thehub.ethics.org.au/sme/product_roadmaps
Further info:
•“If this product could talk” - http://thehub.ethics.org.au/sme/product_roadmaps
•A Better Place is not only a “product” - it’s a system
•Re-thinking “recharging” in the context of our existing experience of “refueling”
•Considering usability throughout their process
•Sydney City Council seems to be giving systems serious consideration
•Cycleways connecting key hubs
•Consideration of reducing traffic in CBD and planning based on pedestrian + public transport. etc.
•Electric buses with stops that are charging stations, but also that utilise GPS to provide information about the next bus etc. - human + technical factors
Image: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/2030/thedirections/projects/IntegTransProj.asp
In the usability field we’re mostly used to working in the “Self” and “Activity” areas...
Note: I’m not sure of the origin of this diagram - I noted this down during Christian Crumlish’s “Social Design Patterns” Web Directions South workshop but have been unable to identify the source. Any pointers much appreciated...
...”Community” is something we need to pay more attention to when considering systems.
Image: GOOD and Lamosca - http://www.lamosca.com/ via Information is Beautiful - http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2009/four-infographic-morsels-2/
•Al Gore most well known demonstration of how a good infographic and story can change people’s perception
Image + further info: http://storyofstuff.com/
•The “Story of Stuff” another great example of information design
•Applicable to sustainability and corporate responsibility reports
•Apple have done a great job at expressing their environmental initiatives (after a public prodding by Greenpeace’s Green My Apple campaign)
Image + further info: http://apple.com/environment/complete-lifecycle/
•GapMinder is just one great example of data visualisation in aid of social sustainability
•Interfaces are appearing in more and more places
•Image shows one example: the Tesla S interior - the entire center console is an interactive display
•By demonstrating energy consumption at time of use we can influence driver behaviour to be drive more economically
•When focused on sustainability goals - greater usability = better experience = higher likelihood of adoption
•Augmented reality applications another potential example
Image + further info: http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/3378/tesla-model-s-its-alive-official-images#more-3378
•Increase usability of remote collaboration systems, results in:
•Reduced transport emissions
•Increased productivity + quality of life
Telstra: http://careers.telstra.com/getdoc/e3de4091-1b38-407c-9377-8757f4e3394f/GENERAL-517569-Telstra-Telework-Summary.aspx
“telecommunications networks and digital products can enable business enterprises, households and governments to reduce carbon emissions, ... commute time and ease congestion in [CBDs], potentially delivering carbon emissions savings [in] Australia of up to 3.1 million tonnes per annum.”
Image: dolanh on flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/reneeanddolan/655721842/ (Cisco 3000 telepresence suite)
•More “traditional” usability practice applied to building communities and supporting organisations working towards sustainability outcomes
•Improve the usability and experience of these sites increases engagement and support for these organisations
Image: Charles Chan @ http://flickr.com/photos/charles_chan/544022867/