Designing for Humans

BMA0108 - Ubiquitous computing seminar (February 11th 2008)

1. Read the three sources in the attached ZIP file. 2. What are the main concerns associated with ubiquitous computing and how in your opinion could they be addressed? 3. What are the main benefits of ubiquitous computing to people?... more

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Jan 25	-	Web design gig
Jan 22	-	Great use of Google Maps' API
Jan 14	-	Call for Papers: CREATE 2008
Amir's favorite blog entries:
Jan 25	-	BMA0108 - Ubiquitous computing seminar (February 11th 2008)
Oct 27	-	User-Centered Design Overview videos
Aug 11	-	Everyware- The dawning age of ubiquitous computing (8 part video presentation)
Feb 3	-	Books wishlist
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Advances in Universal Web Design and Evaluation: Research, Trends and Opportunities

This books serves a very good introduction to inclusive design and accessibility. It addresses different issues and shows that accessibility is everything but simply 'adding alternative text to images so blind people can understand the site'.... more

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Nov 16	-	The Inmates Are Running the Asylum : Why High Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How To Restore The Sanity
Oct 30	-	Smart Mobs
Oct 30	-	Online Communities: Designing Usability and Supporting Sociability