The Mic is On: We’re Talking about Web Design!

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Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

What Do You Find Attractive?

I know. It’s a problem. We all think we’re designers. On the other hand, we all know what we find attractive and comfortable — and what gets in our way. So let’s see how alike we are. Tonight we’re talking about web design:
What

What blogs and websites know your socks off?
What do you think are the qualities of a good design?
What do you find major irritants?
If you could tell designers one thing, what would it be?

ahem . . .

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring example links of great designs to share —

–ME “Liz” Strauss
image: sxc.hu
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What Do You Care About?

What blogs and websites know your socks off?
What do you think are the qualities of a good design?
What do you find major irritants?
If you could tell designers one thing, what would it be?

ahem . . .

Oh, and bring example links of great designs to share —

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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The Mic is On: It’s about Shiny Object Syndro-

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Oh Look!

Surely, you’ve heard of Shiny Object Syndrome — that behavior that allows any small change to be a distraction. Are you plagued by it? Shiny objects seem to be everywhere these days. Tonight we’re talking about shiny objects:

Do you get distracted easily?
Is it getting harder and harder to hold people’s attention?
Do you think shiny objects are a bigger problem than they once were?
Is shiny object syndrome only found on the Internet?

ahem . . .

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring example links of shiny objects to share.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
image: sxc.hu
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What is Tuesday Open Comment Night?

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: It’s about Shiny Object Syndr-

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Oh Look at . . .

Surely, you’ve heard of Shiny Object Syndrome — that behavior that allows any small change to be a distraction. Are you plagued by it? Shiny objects seem to be everywhere these days.

Do you get distracted easily?
Is it getting harder and harder to hold people’s attention?
Do you think shiny objects are a bigger problem than they once were?
Is shiny object syndrome only found on the Internet?

ahem . . .

Oh, and bring example links to share — shiny objects are fun.

The rules are simple — be nice.

Do be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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What is Tuesday Open Comment Night?

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The Mic is On: Dr. Kirk Is Talking about Training and Teaching!

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

It’s about Training and Teaching!

Dr.Kirk is hosting tonight and she’s brought her expertise. Tonight we’re talking about advice, websites, and links to tools to use in either training or teaching.

what is important to learning?
what tools do you need?
what should a website or a classroom offer?
what should you look for when you sign up?

ahem . . . And do visit her blog.

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)