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Deutschland taking the flak
Germany taking the flak. Some see Germany as the villain in the current Greek crisis, arguing that it should be more lenient and forgiving with their debt. Since it has benefited from having access to cheap labour and to new … Continue reading
The Wheels for the road less traveled
The landscape of Transylvania is dotted with walled cities that date from the Middle Age. These were built by the Saxons to protect the inhabitants from the Tartar incursions. Many of them are surprisingly intact and well preserved. As there … Continue reading
Identities that pushes boundaries in the art scene in Budpaest
As this is Pride week in Budpaest, a whole week of activities dedicated to the event. I was lucky enough to attend one, which questions the use of one’s body to explore the importance of socialization. Presentation led by a … Continue reading
Budapest cooler and prettier in pink
I don’t well in high temperatures, this made it difficult for me to visit Budapest today. So, when I didn’t want to brave the sweltering heat, a fellow traveller kindly offered me her pink umbrella. I knew that I would … Continue reading
Globe 2010
The 11th annual Globe conference took place in Vancouver during March 24 – 26th. It is a conference that links sustainability experts with those from the business community. I attended a town hall meeting titled “Moving the Green Economy Forward” … Continue reading
UXCamp Vancouver 09 #uxcv09
The first UX Camp Vancouver was organized by Karen Parker from Burntsand and David Drucker, a seasoned UI Consultant. The event was held at the Vancouver Film School on December 5th and it was attended by over 100 participants. In … Continue reading
World Usability Day; Designing for a Sustainable World
The 5th Annual world usability day is taking place on Thursday, November 12 this year. The event encourages usability designers to think green by ensuring that the products they design get recycled into other products or that they are bio-degradable. … Continue reading
Sunup to Sundown Design Slam, November 12
A bunch from the Vancouver User Experience Group (Vanue) are coordinating their efforts on November 12 for World Usability Day. With sustainability as the main theme, the Vanue group will be going to the large community garden on Pine Street … Continue reading
The Human Factor by Kim Vicente
Kim Vicente is a cognitive engineering professor at the University of Toronto and has been named by Times Magazine as a leader for the 21 century who will shape Canada’s future. “Kim Vicente puts human simplicity into technology.” TIME Magazine … Continue reading
InfoCamp 2009
The third annual Infocamp took place in Seattle on Oct 10th and 11th. It is a workshop that explores the field of Usability and User Experience lead by professionals, peers and those interested in the UX field. The conference was … Continue reading
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