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Refresh 009 — Fresh Perspectives
Posted Jun 27, 2008 | 1 Comments | by pcrump
215 William Penn Plaza, Durham 27704 — Thurs, Jul 31, 2008, 6:30-8:00PM
As we’re trying to do once each quarter, we’ll take a break from the formal presentations this month to have a group share. We’ll take 30-45 minutes to geek out on some of the latest web industry news and share some personal favorites, valuable secrets, tips, tools, or whatever you feel could benefit the group.
Come ready to share anything you’d like — a headline or news item, a site, a tool, a snippet of code, a device, a book excerpt — anything large or small that you feel is current and elevates our web knowledge. And don’t think it has to be entirely unique (as in no one else knows about it already), it’ll kill the vibe. Just come with something that you know has been valuable/noteworthy to you, and don’t over-think it. It can be as quick as sharing a URL and a sentence about why we should visit the site. Or it can be as long as 5 minutes in a text editor demonstrating a few lines of code.
So stop for a few minutes before you head out and think of something to share. Do that, come relaxed, and the results will be sweet. See you there.
Location:
Independence Park Apartments
(mini-movie theater!)
215 William Penn Plaza
Durham NC, 27704
Filed under: Refresh Events
Refresh 008 Recap
Posted Jun 27, 2008 | 1 Comments | by Emily Bloom
Thanks to everyone who came out last night to watch and discuss the webinar from Jared Spool. We drew a small crowd by the usual standards (about 17 people attended), but our discussion afterwards was Refresh at its finest. If you were there and you learned something or shared something, feel free to leave a comment.
Mindy Wagner wrote up a recap of the meeting and we posted photos on Flickr. We’re looking forward to seeing you next month on July 22nd. We’re looking for a host / sponsor - let us know if you’d be up for it.
Filed under: General Discussion
A Great Opportunity for a Great Designer
Posted Jun 26, 2008 | Comments disabled | by Rick DeNatale
Overview
You understand beauty. You care about both form and function. You understand the power and possibility of AJAX technologies to make a web experience that is dynamic and compelling. You are comfortable in Photoshop but also in the guts of CSS and HTML. You might even know Javascript and frameworks like Ruby on Rails.
Come join our product team in RTP. We’re using cutting edge technologies on a leading Web 2.0 collaborative community site. We have a dynamic start-up environment with proven leadership and established market traction. Help shape the future of the web together.
Responsibilities
* Generate compelling UI designs balancing powerful features with approachability for a broad audience
* Implement designs using standards-compliant markup
* Establish and maintain a robust CSS strategy including effective cascading and theming
* Collaborate with a talented product team on all elements of the development process
* Contribute to standards and best practices in an evolving, agile work environment
Qualifications
* Strong Expertise in CSS, along with cross-browser issues and workarounds
* A hunger to learn and a commitment to excellence
* Familiarity with current trends in web development
* Experience with UX principles and practices
Bonus Points
* Experience with Ruby on Rails
* Experience with event-based Javascript and AJAX
* Familiarity with agile programming methodologies
* Experience with Web 2.0 dynamics and concepts
Contact
charles@near-time.com.
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Information Architect/ UE Specialist
Posted Jun 25, 2008 | 0 Comments | by cjsnicolls
Information Architect. Web Strategist. Usability Pro. Client Champion. Could all of these be in your title? If so, you could be the one to help grow the User Experience practice of Ironworks Consulting’s Cary office.
Ironworks Consulting, an established web technology consulting company, is seeking a well-rounded Information Architect/ User Experience Specialist for our growing Cary, NC office.
We might be for you if you:
- Are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about many areas of User Experience
- Can not only come up with great ideas, you can execute them in Information Architecture deliverables
- Have a solid portfolio demonstrating wireframes, sitemaps, and case studies
- Are confident and polished when giving client presentations
- Have excellent collaborative skills when you work with internal teams
- Know what a usability lab is
- Have a record of delivering to your clients on time and on budget
- Understand the importance of look and feel, but aren’t looking to be a full time designer
- Have experience in developing web strategies
- Don’t mind some work related travel
- Are dedicated to making your clients and coworkers successful
- Enjoy working with a team that actually likes to hang out together even when they don’t have to
If this could be you, send your resume and samples to cnicolls@ironworks.com
Ironworks is a consulting services firm that doesn’t believe in big-bang approaches or seemingly endless sales pitches. We provide the flexibility and dedication of a smaller firm combined with the broad experience and deep expertise of a large consultancy. Ironworks hires smart, honest people who measure personal success through the success of our clients. Our mission is simple: never fail a client. Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.ironworks.com.
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