BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20081102T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080727T201657Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090122T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090122T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080727T201657Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090116T000311Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250455560 DESCRIPTION:Come out to rant\, rave\, engage and connect with fellow Inte raction Design practitioners and people interested in Interaction Design . We meet up bi-monthly to network with each other and become inspired t ogether.\n\nTags: ixda\, interaction design\, user experience\, ux\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250455560 URL:http://www.ixda.org/local.php SUMMARY: IxDA Portland F2F Gathering (Interaction Designers) LOCATION:McMenamins Ringlers Pub: 1332 W Burnside St.\, Portland Oregon 9 7209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090130T155421Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090217T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090217T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090130T155421Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090130T155421Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456610 DESCRIPTION:***Special discount with Calagator: Get $75 off the registrat ion price when you use the promotion code CALPORT \;\n \;\nUIE is excited to announce our new UIE Roadshow: Secrets Behind Designing Great User Experiences\, a full-day workshop\, based on 10 years of UIE's ext ensive research\, that will deliver new insights and inspire your team t o create the best user experiences. \;\n \;\nThis winter\, we're t aking this workshop on the road to: \;\n \;\nPortland\, OR on Tues day\, February 17\, 2009 \;\nMinneapolis\, MN on Thursday\, February 19\, 2009 \;\nAtlanta\, GA on Monday\, March 2\, 2009 \;\n \; \nRecognized industry leader\, Jared Spool\, will share information that previously we've only made available to our biggest clients. \;\n 3\;\nDuring the day\, Jared will lead you through these sessions: \;\ n \;\n9:00 am: Designing for the Age of Experience? \;\nJared wil l start with an overview of UIE's research into great experience design. \;\n \;\n10:45 am: UX Level-Up: Taking Your Team to the Next Leve l?? \;\nYou'll assess the critical dimensions that will pinpoint wha t your team needs to succeed. \;\n \;\n1:00 pm: The Making of a UX Vision? \;\nYou'll discover the secrets behind creating a unified u ser experience vision that you can share with your entire organization.& #13\;\n \;\n3:15 pm: Magic and Mental Models: Using Illusions to Simp lify Design? \;\nIn a perfect session to end the day\, Jared will us e professional magic effects to demonstrate the parallels between the wo rld of magical illusions and the world of digital design. \;\n \;\ nView a full description of the program at: \;\nhttp://cli.gs/RqzyBR \n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, design\, jared spool\, uie\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456610 URL:http://www.uie.com/events/roadshow/ SUMMARY:UIE Roadshow: Secrets Behind Designing Great User Experiences LOCATION:Portland Marriott (Downtown): 1401 SW Naito Parkway\, Portland O regon 97201 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090218T225130Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090416T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090416T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090218T225130Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090323T203647Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456727 DESCRIPTION:Interested in user experience in all of its forms? Enjoy read ing? Want to combine the two in a social setting with other smart\, like -minded people\, and maybe drink a beer? \;\n \;\nJoin us for Por tland's first UX Book Club meeting on April 16. We'll meet at Pinpoint L ogic's office -- feel free to bring snacks and/or drinks\, for yourself or to share. \;\n \;\nGet started now by reading "\;The Back o f The Napkin"\; by Dan Roam: www.thebackofthenapkin.com \;\n \ ;\nFeel free to bring snacks or drinks (alcohol is a-okay)\, for yoursel f or to share. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, book\, reading\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456727 URL:http://www.uxbookclub.org/doku.php SUMMARY:UX Book Club LOCATION:Pinpoint Logic: 1104 NW 15th Ave #400\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T234341Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090708T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090708T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T234341Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091026T030620Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457339 DESCRIPTION:Reading is an inherently social experience: what we read and how we read it is shaped by who we know and the broader communities we b elong to. With that in mind\, Cathy Marshall from Microsoft Research wil l take a fresh look at the future of eBooks and how we get there from he re. In particular\, she will share some findings from a body of studies of reading-related activities (such as annotation and clipping) and will draw on her experiences with several generations of eBook products\, in cluding Microsoft Reader\, ePeriodicals (a reader for magazines like The New Yorker and Esquire)\, and the Times News Reader (an RSS-based reade r for The New York Times). \;\n \;\nRegistration begins 6:30 pm.&# 13\;\nProgram followed by questions from 7 - 9 pm. \;\nCHIFOO member s get in free. Non-members pay $5 to attend the meeting.\n\nTags: readin g\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457339 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/244/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO: Reading and Collaborating in a Digital Age LOCATION:Jive Software: 915 SW Stark St.\, Suite 400\, Portland Oregon 97 205 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090708T164847Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090818T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090708T164847Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090830T142729Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457397 DESCRIPTION:Interested in user experience in all of its forms? Enjoy read ing? Want to combine the two in a social setting with other smart\, like -minded people\, and maybe drink a beer? \;\n \;\nJoin us for Port land's third UX Book Club meeting on Tuesday August 18. For this session \, we're reading "\;The Design of Everyday Things"\; by Donald N orman: http://bit.ly/1aEa7D \;\n \;\nFeel free to bring snacks or drinks (alcohol is a-okay)\, for yourself or to share. We'll be meeting at Tyesha's house--the address will be posted closer to the date. \;\ n \;\nPlease RSVP here: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3070658\n\nTa gs: ux\, books\, reading\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250457397 URL:http://www.uxbookclub.org/doku.php SUMMARY:UX Book Club: "The Design of Everyday Things" SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091118T155042Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091208T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091208T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091118T155042Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091123T195631Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458018 DESCRIPTION:This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Gr oup - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (www.vertigo.com) CEO Scott St anfield. At its core\, Vertigo is a group of developers and designers wo rking closely together to create amazing user experiences. \;\n \ ;\nScott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight\, Blend\, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (“Blendability”\, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickl y and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/ Olympics.aspx)\, Sunday Night Football (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26 393211/)\, and Hard Rock International (http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock. aspx). \;\n \;\nIf you’re an interaction designer\, you’ll see wh at’s possible with Silverlight. If you’re a developer\, you’ll learn bet ter techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want . Or if you're just plain curious\, please join us!\n\nTags: ux\, design \, silverlight\, vertigo\, user group\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250458018 URL:http://portlandsilverlight.net/ SUMMARY:Portland Silverlight User Group Kickoff LOCATION:Fiserv Cafe: 3400 NW John Olsen Place\, Hillsboro OR 97124 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020655Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020655Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T034255Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458099 DESCRIPTION:5pm - CHIFOOd - Join us for dinner before the talk across the street from the Art Institute at Deschutes Brewery \;\n \;\n6:30p m - Networking starts at the Art Institute \;\n \;\n7:00pm - Prese ntation Starts \;\n \;\nScott Berkun\, "\;Confessions of a Pub lic Speaker"\; \;\nIf you ever wonder why your wonderful ideas ra rely get accepted or are compromised beyond recognition in meeting after meeting\, it might not be your creative design talents that are the pro blem. It could be your ability to frame\, shape\, and pitch your ideas effectively to others. This fun\, brutally honest talk\, loosely based on the O’Reilly book Confessions of a Public Speaker\, will give you eve rything you need to know to present\, pitch\, and sell your ideas so you r world domination plans can begin. \;\n \;\nIn addition to the CH IFOO event\, Scott Berkun will be making the following public appearance s: \;\n \;\nJanuary 6\, 9am - The AM Northwest television show on KATU Channel 2 \;\nHe will also be in the Primetime show\, which airs at 7pm on Channel 2.2 (without cable)\, Channel 302 if you have Comcast cable\, or 464 on Verizon FIOS. \;\n \;\n(First Thursday!) Januar y 7\, 7pm. Burnside Powell’s City of Books - Book Signing for “Confessio ns of a Public Speaker.” This is a free event. \;\n \;\nAbout Scot t Berkun: \;\nScott Berkun is the bestselling author of Making Things Happen and The Myths of Innovation. His work as a writer and public spe aker has appeared in the Washington Post\, New York Times\, Wired Magazi ne\, Fast Company\, Forbes Magazine\, and other media. He has taught cr eative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular c ommentator on CNBC\, MSNBC\, and National Public Radio. His many popula r essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.\n\nTags: chifoo\, ux\, public speaking\, user exper ience\, usability\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458099 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2010 Program Series: Scott Berkun\, "Confessions of a Publ ic Speaker" LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland: 1122 NW Davis\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020737Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020737Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T034256Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458100 DESCRIPTION:5pm - CHIFOOd - Join us for dinner before the talk across the street from the Art Institute at Deschutes Brewery \;\n \;\n6:30p m - Networking starts at the Art Institute \;\n \;\n7:00pm - Prese ntation Starts \;\n \;\nScott Berkun\, "\;Confessions of a Pub lic Speaker"\; \;\nIf you ever wonder why your wonderful ideas ra rely get accepted or are compromised beyond recognition in meeting after meeting\, it might not be your creative design talents that are the pro blem. It could be your ability to frame\, shape\, and pitch your ideas effectively to others. This fun\, brutally honest talk\, loosely based on the O’Reilly book Confessions of a Public Speaker\, will give you eve rything you need to know to present\, pitch\, and sell your ideas so you r world domination plans can begin. \;\n \;\nIn addition to the CH IFOO event\, Scott Berkun will be making the following public appearance s: \;\n \;\nJanuary 6\, 9am - The AM Northwest television show on KATU Channel 2 \;\nHe will also be in the Primetime show\, which airs at 7pm on Channel 2.2 (without cable)\, Channel 302 if you have Comcast cable\, or 464 on Verizon FIOS. \;\n \;\n(First Thursday!) Januar y 7\, 7pm. Burnside Powell’s City of Books - Book Signing for “Confessio ns of a Public Speaker.” This is a free event. \;\n \;\nAbout Scot t Berkun: \;\nScott Berkun is the bestselling author of Making Things Happen and The Myths of Innovation. His work as a writer and public spe aker has appeared in the Washington Post\, New York Times\, Wired Magazi ne\, Fast Company\, Forbes Magazine\, and other media. He has taught cr eative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular c ommentator on CNBC\, MSNBC\, and National Public Radio. His many popula r essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.\n\nTags: chifoo\, ux\, public speaking\, user exper ience\, usability\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458100 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2010 Program Series: Scott Berkun\, "Confessions of a Publ ic Speaker" LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland: 1122 NW Davis\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020844Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100106T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100106T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020844Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020844Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458101 DESCRIPTION:5pm - CHIFOOd - Join us for dinner before the talk across the street from the Art Institute at Deschutes Brewery \;\n \;\n6:30p m - Networking starts at the Art Institute \;\n \;\n7:00pm - Prese ntation Starts \;\n \;\nScott Berkun\, "\;Confessions of a Pub lic Speaker"\; \;\nIf you ever wonder why your wonderful ideas ra rely get accepted or are compromised beyond recognition in meeting after meeting\, it might not be your creative design talents that are the pro blem. It could be your ability to frame\, shape\, and pitch your ideas effectively to others. This fun\, brutally honest talk\, loosely based on the O’Reilly book Confessions of a Public Speaker\, will give you eve rything you need to know to present\, pitch\, and sell your ideas so you r world domination plans can begin. \;\n \;\nIn addition to the CH IFOO event\, Scott Berkun will be making the following public appearance s: \;\n \;\nJanuary 6\, 9am - The AM Northwest television show on KATU Channel 2 \;\nHe will also be in the Primetime show\, which airs at 7pm on Channel 2.2 (without cable)\, Channel 302 if you have Comcast cable\, or 464 on Verizon FIOS. \;\n \;\n(First Thursday!) Januar y 7\, 7pm. Burnside Powell’s City of Books - Book Signing for “Confessio ns of a Public Speaker.” This is a free event. \;\n \;\nAbout Scot t Berkun: \;\nScott Berkun is the bestselling author of Making Things Happen and The Myths of Innovation. His work as a writer and public spe aker has appeared in the Washington Post\, New York Times\, Wired Magazi ne\, Fast Company\, Forbes Magazine\, and other media. He has taught cr eative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular c ommentator on CNBC\, MSNBC\, and National Public Radio. His many popula r essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.\n\nTags: chifoo\, ux\, public speaking\, user exper ience\, usability\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458101 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2010 Program Series: Scott Berkun\, "Confessions of a Publ ic Speaker" LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland: 1122 NW Davis\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T205720Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T205720Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T205720Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458518 DESCRIPTION:WHO: Corrina Black \;\nCorrina Black grew up sketching pic tures and cartoons\, but didn’t turn to design until she discovered the Web and taught herself to design and code simple websites. She focused i nstinctively on user flow\, interaction\, and attractive solutions. Corr ina is currently a UX Designer on the Microsoft Developer Division team. To broaden her impact\, Corrina pursued a software engineering degree t o combine with her passion for user experience design. For Corrina\, use r experience is what matters. A product that doesn’t solve a problem\, i s difficult to use\, and doesn’t draw the user in\, regardless of how am azing the technology\, will fail. \;\n \;\nTOPIC: Creating Great U X with Expression Blend \;\nCorrina will do an intro to Blend and wal kthrough the process of creating a great user experience\; this will inv olve SketchFlow because detailing and iterating on user flow\, layout\, and animations and transitions prior to full-scale implementation is key to great UX design and this is done in tools like SketchFlow. She will also likely walkthrough the process of building a simple application in Blend to show the core functionality of Blend (maybe create a phone appl ication). \;\n \;\nWarmup - The Reactive Framework (Rx) in Silverl ight \;\nAt the beginning of the meeting (6pm) our own Eric Sterling of Vertigo will be giving a short introduction to Rx. Have you had troub le writing asynchronous code (including unit testing code)? If so\, Rx o ffers a compelling and syntactically attractive way of handling events.\ n\nTags: ui\, ux\, expression blend\, silverlight\, padnug\, sketchflow\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458518 URL:http://padnug.org/meetings.aspx?ID=210 SUMMARY:Creating Great UX with Expression Blend LOCATION:Webtrends: 851 SW 6th Ave.\, Suite 1600\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T064102Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101112 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101110 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T064102Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T064932Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459448 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, November 10\, 2010 at midnig ht through Thursday\, November 11\, 2010 at 4pm.\n\nDescription:\nCelebr ate the importance of usability on World Usability Day on Wednesday\, No v. 10th. To match Portland’s unique flavor\, we have developed a unique urban challenge: The PDX UX Scavenger Hunt. With the theme of communicat ions in mind\, teams will comb the urban landscape to find examples of w hat works\, what doesn’t\, and why in the world around us. \;\n \; \nThis event is open to everyone in the world. It's not Portland-specifi c at all. \;\n \;\nTeams will have from 12:01 am on Wednesday\, No v. 10th until 4 pm on Thursday\, Nov. 11th to hunt for a list of communi cation-themed items. Teams will photograph each of their finds and then upload the pictures to a website so entries can be viewed in real-time. Teams can work together in their own neighborhood to allow hunting as ti me permits during the day. \;\n \;\nStart forming your team today! Prizes will be awarded at the no-host prize ceremony at 7 pm Thursday\, Nov. 11th at Bridgeport Brewpub at 1313 NW Marshall Street. Winners nee d not be present to win.\n\nTags: usability\, interaction\, scavenger hu nt\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459448 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/join_the_pdx_ux_ scavenger_hunt_on_world_usability_day_nov._10th/ SUMMARY:World Usability Scavenger Hunt SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T064455Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101111T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101111T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T064455Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101108T064756Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459449 DESCRIPTION:We'll be announcing the results of the World Usability Day sc avenger hunt\, and handing out prizes to the winners. \;\n \;\nYou don't have to be present to win. The contest is open to everybody on th e planet\, and it would be silly to expect everyone to fly to Portland j ust for this. \;\n \;\nThe WUD scavenger hunt page is here: http:/ /www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/join_the_pdx_ux_scavenger _hunt_on_world_usability_day_nov._10th/\n\nTags: usability\, interaction \, scavenger hunt\, ux\, prize ceremony\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250459449 SUMMARY:Prize Ceremony for the World Usability Day Scavenger Hunt LOCATION:BridgePort Brew Pub: 1313 Nw Marshall St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101115T204000Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101118T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101118T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101115T204000Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101115T204323Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459476 DESCRIPTION:Interactive is not a goal - it is a way of thinking and appro aching problems. Though we have orders of magnitude more power at our fi ngertips\, real interactivity is still illusive - but it need not be. 3\;\n \;\nInteractive applications have been a multi-decade goal. Fle x is yet another in a long history of frameworks for delivering interact ive applications\, but technology alone does not an interactive applicat ion make. You need to understand the problems\, existing solutions and t echniques for solving the problem\, and the user of the application. Fas t is never enough\, because the complexity will grow until the app is no t fast enough and pain limits what the user can do\, underscoring the pe rception of your app - what the pain prevents me from doing vs. what the lack of pain enables me to do. Scaling is the name of the game - let's talk about bigger problems than you can imagine. \;\n \;\nSpeakers \;\n \;\nRoy Hall has been writing interactive graphic applicatio ns for more than 30 years. Trained in civil engineering and architecture \, he started writing 3D interactive apps for stadium roof design on E&a mp\;S PSII's in the late 70's. He later wrote the rendering pipeline for Robert Abel and Associates (Tron - sucking Flynn into the computer and throwing him back out)\; was the system architect for Wavefront Technolo gies (Science and Technology Academy Award for that) - and which through many morphs is now the Maya animation software\; was an Assistant Profe ssor at Cornell's Program of Computer Graphics\; wrote the 'Joey 3D tool kit' extensions for Microsoft MFC in the 90's\; worked on the interactio n model for Sketchup\; and is now the CTO for Thetus Corporation.\n\nTag s: flex\, ui\, ux\, web2.0\, ria\, pdxria\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250459476 URL:http://pdxria.groups.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=post.display&postid=31 954 SUMMARY:PDXRIA: Putting The Active Into Interactive LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111006T152141Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111102T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111102T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111006T152141Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140716T224315Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461429 DESCRIPTION:Following in the tradition of Command Line\, GUI\, and NUI in terface paradigms\, first person interfaces continue to reduce the layer s of abstraction between the digital and the real. With first person int erfaces we can allow people to interact digitally with the real world as they are currently experiencing it. This allows people to navigate the space around them\, augment their immediate surroundings\, and interact with nearby objects\, locations\, or people. \;\n \;\nFirst person interfaces enable people to interact with the real world through a set of “always on” sensors. Simply place a computing device in a specific lo cation\, near a specific object or person\, and automatically get releva nt output based on who you are\, where you are\, and who or what is near you. \;\n \;\nThe technology to make this happen is here today bu t these interfaces are in their infancy –they need design help. They nee d designers to care and focus on this class of software. \;\n \;\ nAbout the Speaker \;\nLuke Wroblewski is an internationally recogni zed digital product design leader who has designed or contributed to sof tware used by more than 700 million people worldwide. \;\n \;\nL uke is currently Chief Design Officer and co-founder of a stealth start- up. He is also an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Benchmark Capital. Prior to this\, Luke was the Chief Design Architect (VP) at Yahoo! Inc. where he worked on product alignment and forward-looking integrated cust omer experiences on the web\, mobile\, TV\, and beyond. \;\n \;\n Luke is the author of two popular web design books\, Web Form Design and Site-Seeing: A Visual Approach to Web Usability. He has also authored many articles about digital product design and strategy. He is also a c onsistently top-rated speaker at conferences and companies around the wo rld\, and a co-founder and former Board member of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA). \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, tech\, design\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250461429 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:Design for First Person User Interfaces LOCATION:University of Oregon Portland: 70 NW Couch Street\, Portland Ore gon 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120102T191957Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120102T191957Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120102T191957Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461779 DESCRIPTION:Designing Experience with Sound \;\n \;\nThe Haunted Ga rden is a sonic environment that participants control by their mere pres ence. It is a room that listens to the notes in your voice and uses them to compose music and change the color of the room. As the project progr essed\, further opportunities for control were implemented. An interacti ve kiosk gives users the ability to choose instruments and control sensi tivity and reactivity parameters. The next step was to insert audio from other times and places by playing field recordings (e.g.\, baby yaks in Tibet\, the 8-line in San Francisco)\, allowing the Haunted Garden to a ctively respond to the augmented sonic environments. \;\n \;\nSim ran will discuss the challenges of designing with sound\, and how he dev eloped “listening agents” who react and comment on sound in the environm ent. He will relate experiences—both as software developer and sound art ist—and explore sound as a medium. Topics will include what is sound scu lpture\, what challenges were uncovered in creating it\, whether the exp erience worked according to plan\, the challenges in developing applicat ions for these sorts of interactions\, the unforeseen consequences resul ting from initial forays into these kinds of devices\, and how an interf ace based on sound might change how we relate to sound and sonic devices . \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n Simran Gleason is an artist a nd professional nerd. He started drawing the day after getting a master’ s degree in computer science (symbolic and heuristic computation) from S tanford and drifted through many media before arriving at his current fo cus: making algorithms that make music. Among his more successful instal lations is Haunted Garden\, a room that listens to you\, finds the notes in your conversation\, and uses them to compose an ambient sound and li ghtscape. He also did the generative music and light algorithms for SWAR M\, a gaggle of open source someday-autonomous spherical robots. His wor k has been shown in galleries in San Francisco and Palo Alto\, as well a s installations at Maker Fair\, Yuri’s Night\, Coachella\, and the speci al olympics of art: Burning Man. Kepler’s Orrery is his first iPhone app . \;\n \n\nTags: music\, art\, ux\, sound\, tech\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250461779 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO January Meeting/Speaker LOCATION:CMD Agency: 1631 NW Thurman Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111111T195907Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111111T195907Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111111T195907Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461573 DESCRIPTION:Crystal Beasley (@skinny) will present "\;15 Signs Your U X is Busted"\; \;\n \;\n**Note: Code-n-Splode (CnS) is a women -focused group. All self-identified women and genderqueer persons are in vited to attend and participate\, and men are welcome as the guest of a female participant. \;\n \;\nFor more information\, visit our webs ite\, or send an email to our list.\n\nTags: user group\, women in tech\ , ux\, usability\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125046157 3 URL:http://codeandsplode.org/ SUMMARY:Code 'n' Splode: 15 Signs Your UX is Busted LOCATION:Collective Agency Downtown: 511 SW 10th Ave\, Suite 1108\, Portl and OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111231T004359Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111231T004359Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111231T004359Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461774 DESCRIPTION:InfoCamp is an unconference for the information community. It 's for anyone interested in user experience\, information architecture\, interaction design\, user-centered design\, information design\, librar y &\; information science\, online search\, information management\, informatics\, and related fields. \;\n \;\nIt features an egalita rian\, community-driven format in which the agenda is created during the event -- so anyone can sign up to lead a session. \;\n \;\n \ ;\nVisit the website to learn more and to [**register**](http://portland .infocamp.org/). \;\n \;\n \;\nFind us on [Facebook](http://ww w.facebook.com/InfoCampPDX) and on Twitter: [@infocampPDX](http://twitte r.com/#!/infocampPDX) and [#InfoCampPDX](http://twitter.com/#!/search?q= %23InfoCampPDX).\n\nTags: unconference\, web\, ux\, information\, camp\, data\, ixd\, ia\, data vis\, library science\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250461774 URL:http://portland.infocamp.org/ SUMMARY:InfoCamp PDX LOCATION:Q Center: 4115 N Mississippi Ave\, Portland OR 97217 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T203322Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T203322Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T203322Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461889 DESCRIPTION:$5 \;\n \;\nThe paradigm of physical computing is well and truly here—sensors and microcontrollers are getting cheaper and more robust\, and they are easily programmable. Long associated with gaming\ , these sensors are making their way into our everyday ‘utility’ devices . For example\, think about the average smart phone: it likely contains a proximity sensor\, an accelerometer/orientation sensor\, an ambient li ght sensor\, a gyroscopic sensor\, and a moisture sensor. Cameras can re cognize head motion and facial gestures\; they can track body movements and compare them to motion models. \;\n \;\nAs these sensors beco me part of everyday interactive devices\, we are ushering in new forms o f gestural interaction\, which is changing how we interact with digital experiences and data\, and changing the nature of our computer-mediated communications. In this talk\, Elizabeth will offer some observations an d speculations on how the world of physical computing\, broadly construe d\, is changing the way in which we interact with our devices\, each oth er\, and interactive digital experiences. \;\n \;\nAbout the Spea ker \;\n \;\nDr. Elizabeth Churchill is a Principal Research Scie ntist and manager of the Internet Experiences group at Yahoo! Research. Originally a psychologist by training\, Elizabeth has focused throughout her career on understanding the ways in which people interact—whether t heir interactions are primarily face-to-face or are technologically medi ated. She has published within the areas of theoretical and applied psyc hology\, cognitive science\, human-computer interaction\, and computer-s upported cooperative work. Elizabeth has a BSc in Experimental Psycholog y and a MSc in Knowledge Based Systems\, both from the University of Sus sex\, and a PhD in Cognitive Science from the University of Cambridge. S he regularly teaches at the University of California\, Berkeley’s School of Information. In 2010\, she was recognized as a Distinguished Scienti st by the Association for Computing Machinery. She is the current Vice P resident of the Association of Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Special Inter est Group on Computer Human Interaction (SigCHI). \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250461889 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Missing the Point: The Expanding World of Gestur al Interaction $5 LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T221451Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T221451Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T221451Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461938 DESCRIPTION:We are going to switch it up this month with PDX-UX's first g roup workshop. We'll present you with a small UX challenged interface in need of some pretty\, some information design and even some data visual ization skills. You and your peers will form groups and nosh on some sol utions. Bring your brains and a laptop if you have one\, and we'll provi de the pens\, giant pads of paper\, food and drinks. We'll also be givin g away some free books on data visualization courtesy of O'Reilly Media. \;\n \;\nThis meeting is sponsored by Thetus Corporation and O'Re illy Media\n\nTags: workshop\, ux\, data visualization\, plancast:plan=9 rhx\, epdx:group=851\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 61938 URL:http://plancast.com/p/9rhx SUMMARY:PDX-UX UX and Data Viz Workshop LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T155245Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120314T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120314T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T155245Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T155245Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462033 DESCRIPTION:SecViz.org is a great resource for security visualizations\, but most suffer from a lack of interactivity. Completing kinectasploit f or DEFCON19 made me realize the utility of game engines for interacting with security tools and security information. Jeff will start with a rec ap/encore performance of kinectasploit (http://p0wnlabs.com/defcon19)\, which uses gestures to drive a first-person shooter 3D game environment to break into computers on victim virtual machines. Then using the same technology\, Jeff will walk through a couple scenes using standard corpo rate security data in a 3D\, kinect-driven environment made possible by the blender game engine. \;\n \;\nKinect and gestures are two of t he most prevalent game-changing technologies to affect user interfaces s ince the keyboard and mouse. Applying these tools to real-world data is challenging\, fraught with pitfalls\, and a heck of a lot of fun! Let’s discover the boundaries of current technology by pushing it until it fai ls! \;\n \n\nTags: security\, game\, ux\, it\, tech\, kinect\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462033 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/security_is_a_ga me_using_the_blender_game_engine_for_security/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO presents: "Security *IS* a Game: Using the Blender Game En gine for Security" with Jeff Bryner $5 LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T214245Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T214245Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120316T214245Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462152 DESCRIPTION:Up to 57 million smart meters are expected to be deployed in the United States in the next two decades\, which presents an unpreceden ted opportunity for greater visibility into home energy use. Smart mete rs themselves are not\, however\, customer-friendly portals\, nor do the y give utilities the option of communicating with their customers direct ly. This is where in-home displays (IHD)\, or the more comprehensive hom e energy monitoring and management systems (HEMS) come into play. Monito ring devices for the home\, such as the Kill-a-Watt\, have been around f or more than a decade\, but the first technologies on the market can be considered analog\, at best. In the past several years\, more mature HEM S have evolved which can give customers detailed information about every energy-using device in their home. \;\n \;\nThe most sophistica ted HEMS\, such as Tendril’s Connect platform\, allow homeowners to cont rol their lighting\, appliances\, and even electric vehicles remotely\, truly transforming a home into a smart home. But\, these systems are onl y just emerging on the market\, and there is no road map for how utiliti es use them to communicate with customers. In this talk\, Emily will dis cuss the evolution of these devices and what the latest technologies on the market are capable of\, as well as how HEMS play a pivotal role in t he evolution of the smart home. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \; \n \;\nEmily Kemper is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects\, and is the only public member of the Oregon Governor’s B oard for Residential and Manufactured Structures. In her capacity at PEC I\, she is working to leverage emerging technology into existing and new residential energy efficiency program models\, while advancing industry and public knowledge of energy efficiency in homes and buildings. Emily hails from Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Architect ure and a Master’s degree in Building Science. Her current research incl udes home energy monitoring systems\, saving energy through behavior cha nge\, and smart homes. Her hobbies include photography\, blogging\, and following Nissan LEAFs around Portland on her bike. \;\n\n\nTags: ux\ , tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462152 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/home_energy_moni toring_and_management_systems_hems/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO - Home Energy Monitoring and Management Systems (HEMS) LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T141625Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T141625Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T141625Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462094 DESCRIPTION:This time around\, we're reading [Agile Experience Design: A Digital Designer's Guide to Agile\, Lean\, and Continuous](http://www.am azon.com/Agile-Experience-Design-Designers-Continuous/dp/0321804813). Wa nt to read\, learn\, talk about UX and agile\, and maybe drink some beer ? You should come along!\n\nTags: agile\, lean\, user experience\, ux\, book\, reading\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462094 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:tenfour: 910 Nw Hoyt\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T194813Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120502T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120502T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T194813Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120417T194813Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462282 DESCRIPTION:Julie is on an early morning training run. She has done some running over the last year\, but this will be her first marathon. She do esn’t have a training partner\, but a voice in her ear expertly nudges h er on\, while her mobile device records her pace\, her route\, and saves it to a training log in the cloud. A friend comments later on Facebook about her commitment\, noting that he has trouble running so early in th e morning. \;\n \;\nTryouts for the high school soccer team are i n three months\, but Steve is starting his training now. A device in the midsole of his shoe and in the soccer ball he uses measures direction a nd acceleration\, and compares his data to his peers and to the pros. An app on his mobile device records his statistics\, shows him where he is strong and where he is weak\, and gives him a training program to eleva te his game. \;\n \;\nAnalytics\, the marriage of computer scienc e and statistics\, allows us to derive meaning from large sets of data. Historically it has been the domain of business strategy and marketing\, used to zero in on patterns which enable strategists to forecast future market behavior and improve outcomes. New mobile technology allows user s to collect their own data\, connects them to the best science\, and do es so in a way that is personal\, social\, and highly targeted. The Nike + Sensor records running performance\, the Adidas miCoach Speed Cell mea sures multi-directional motion for sports training\, the Withings scale and blood pressure monitor helps people monitor their health\, and UP by Jawbone measures activity level\, sleep cycles\, and eating patterns. & #13\;\n \;\nHow has user-centered design shaped the direction of thes e new technologies? In this presentation\, Jeanne will explore the ways that people have integrated these devices into their lives and discuss w hether the technology has followed through on the promise to improve hea lth\, performance\, and lifestyle. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \ ;\n \;\nJeanne Turner is a passionate and versatile interaction desig ner who is dedicated to creating delightful experiences through greater understanding of user needs\, goals\, and motivations. After earning a BA in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction\, she’ s spent the past 7 years using her skills to build both mobile applicati ons and web environments for clients including Ecotrust\, Vanderbilt Owe n School of Management\, Tektronix\, Harvard Business School\, Starbucks \, and Amazon. Jeanne is also an invaluable part of the Portland intera ction design community\, serving as the leader and co-leader of the loca l chapter of IxDA since May of 2008. \;\n \n\nTags: mobile\, ux\, tec h\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462282 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO presents Mobile as Analytics for Life $5 LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T034728Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120519 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120516 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T034728Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T034728Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462167 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, May 16\, 2012 at 8:30am thro ugh Friday\, May 18\, 2012 at 5:30pm.\n\nDescription:\nWebVisions (http: //www.webvisionsevent.com/portland/) explores the future of Web and mobi le design\, technology\, user experience and business strategy. Speakers include Jeff White of ILM\, Nathan Shedroff (author of Make it So)\, Cr ystal Beasley of Mozilla\, Ross Mayfield of Slideshare\, Anant Anthale o f American Express\, Thea Boodhoo of AKQA and others. \;\n \;\nReg ister by March 30th for the Early Bird rates. \;\n \;\n» Register online\n\nTags: technology\, conference\, design\, web\, mobile\, user e xperience\, ux\, event\, webvisions\, strategy\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250462167 URL:http://www.webvisionsevent.com/portland/ SUMMARY:WebVisions Portland LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center: 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T001109Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T001109Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T001109Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462448 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO Member Admission: FREE. \;\nNon members: $5 at the door. \;\nAll events include door prizes and raffles. \;\n \ ;\nWhy do gamers who usually demand the most cutting edge technology sti ll accept the primitive buzzing technologies that do not recreate the re al feel of the game? They must have not yet experienced what ViviTouch c an add to their gaming experience. ViviTouch enables a gamer to experien ce thousands of sensations in a versatile language of feedback in the pa lm of the hand. This allows game developers to change the way that their games interact with the gamer. \;\n \;\nTom will present the exc iting consumer reactions from the recent introduction of this technology to gamers and game developers. A case study of the Mophie Pulse gaming case that turns the iPod Touch into a gaming platform with a rumble expe rience that surpasses console controllers will also be presented. Tom wi ll introduce how game developers can enable gamers to truly experience V iviTouch for iOS\, Android\, and other platforms by using available desi gn guides and SDKs. \;\n \;\nUser experience designers can use th is innovative technology to communicate useful information through the s ense of touch\, such as who is calling or messaging\, or enabling a user to feel different parts of their screen\, to even potentially enable si ghtless typing on a touch screen. ViviTouch can become a new tool for us er experience designers to integrate to create truly innovative user int erfaces. \;\n \;\nTom joined AMI in September 2007 as Vice Preside nt of Engineering. Prior to AMI\, Tom was the Engineering Program Manage r for Skypilot Networks\, a developer of low cost / high volume wireless infrastructure products. Prior to Skypilot\, he held senior management positions in engineering and project management for several companies\, including Intel\, Raychem\, Ericsson Fiber\, WaveSplitter\, and Siros Te chnologies. Tom has led the development of numerous successful products and projects in the wireless\, LCD display\, data storage\, and fiber op tic industries. \;\n \n\nTags: game\, ux\, tech\, gaming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462448 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Beyond the Buzz…Feel the Game with ViviTouch™ LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T142807Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T142807Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T142807Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462390 DESCRIPTION:Come and join us to discuss our book for June 2012: Situation s Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World http://www.ama zon.com/Situations-Matter-Understanding-Context-Transforms/dp/1594488185 /\n\nTags: user experience\, ux\, reading\, books\, context\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462390 URL:https://groups.google.com/group/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:tenfour: 910 Nw Hoyt\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T151205Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T151205Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T151205Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462488 DESCRIPTION:This panel will present the creation of Behavior Change Syste ms for healthy living by exploring the following three essential areas: (1) Theory—The Cognitive Psychology of Behavior Change\, (2) Strategy—S ystems Thinking Modeling (how you model ecosytems and values)\, and (3) Tactical—Examples of Behavior Change Systems (do’s/don’ts). \;\n \;\nAbout the Panelists \;\n John Weiss is Executive Creative Directo r of WebMD Health Services\, and his work is guided by purpose\, passion \, simplicity\, beauty\, innovation\, and surprise. He is responsible fo r crafting online experiences that change behavior and ultimately improv e lives. John oversees all aspects of design across digital and traditio nal mediums within the organization. With over 13 years of experience in interactive and experience design\, John has built and led high perform ing design teams as the Director of Experience Design at Waggener Edstro m\, and Experience Director at Ascentium. Through smart design that empo wered their audience and strengthened their brand\, he has designed comp elling work for clients such as BMW\, Microsoft\, U.S. Air Force\, T-Mob ile\, Subaru\, Amazon\, Motorola\, GE\, Disney\, Honda\, and Intel. Joh n founded FiveEdge Media in 2003\, a Portland/Seattle-based Experience D esign agency that conceived\, prototyped\, and designed innovative visua lly compelling application and experience designs with great attention t o detail for over 28 clients which led to a successful acquisition in 20 08. John is deeply passionate about creating authentic experiences that are truly meaningful—experiences that are rooted in elegant design\, bui lt with innovative technology\, and create lasting relationships and sha pe the future. \;\n \;\nKatey Deeney is Director of Experience De sign at WebMD Health Services\, and she has almost 15 years of experienc e designing effective\, delightful solutions to complex user challenges. She has researched\, evaluated\, and designed mobile\, software\, and w eb interactions for brands including Microsoft\, Boeing\, Amazon\, and T -mobile. Her professional knowledge is complemented by advanced academic work\; she earned her MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design and h er MS from the University of Washington. As an educator\, Katey has taug ht both design studios and lecture courses to graduate and undergraduate students. In addition\, she has guest lectured for courses at the Unive rsity of Washington in several academic departments\, including the Info rmation School\, Human Centered Design &\; Engineering\, and Communic ation in Digital Media. \;\n \;\nAaron Wasler is the Creative Dir ector at WebMD and a multi-faceted designer whose work encompasses strat egy\, design\, and technology. His projects have included the design of brand identity\, catalogs\, packaging\, environments\, exhibitions\, int eractive installations\, websites\, and user interfaces. Prior to joini ng WebMD\, Aaron enjoyed various positions such as Design Director\, SVP of Branding &\; Creative\, Senior Art Director\, and Senior Informat ion Architect. Aaron has successfully built and led multi-disciplinary t eams of varying sizes while creating award-winning work in a variety of design disciplines. During the last 15 years of his design practice and while working as a design educator\, Aaron has developed new and innovat ive design research and methodologies. Most of all\, Aaron is a passiona te storyteller who truly believes in design thinking and the power of de sign to both inspire and inform. Aaron holds an MFA in Graphic Design f rom Maryland Institute College of Art and a BA in Design from Brigham Yo ung University. \;\n\n\nTags: health\, ux\, tech\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250462488 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Behavior Change Systems for Healthy Living LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120701T035109Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120701T035109Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160602T043718Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462519 DESCRIPTION:buy celebrex citalopram albuterol \n\nTags: networking\, talk \, design\, ux\, portland\, pdx\, thetus\, Job\, andrew\, mottaz\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462519 URL:http://genericeffexor.party SUMMARY:phwvzfeo LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120703T171106Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120816T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120816T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120703T171106Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120703T171106Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462532 DESCRIPTION:Agenda: \;\n \;\n* Snacks\, Beer and Networking 5:30 - 6:00 \;\n* Presentation and discussion: 6:00-7:30 or so  \;\n \ ;\nJoin our google group here - http://groups.google.com/group/pdx-ux?hl =en  \;\nDon't forget to follow us on twitter - @PDXUX -  https://twi tter.com/#!/PDXUX \;\n \;\nHenrik Joreteg – “Avoiding the Spaghet ti” \;\nClientside code doesn't have to be an ugly cluttered mess. Bu ilding clean\, sane\, maintainable client-side applications is indeed po ssible. We'll talk a bit about CommonJS on the client\, properly abstrac ting a model layer\, the DOM as a dumb view layer\, sharing code between client/ server and other techniques for avoiding insanity like automate d static code analysis.  \;\n \;\nHenrik is a partner and lead JS developer at &\;yet (http://andyet.net)\, a boutique web software com pany in Richland\, WA. He's a member of a growing group of javascript de velopers who are blazing the trail of realtime and single-page web appli cation development and server-side javascript. Let’s put it this way: th e dude cannot shut up about node.js\, backbone\, and socket.io.  \;\n \;\nHe is the primary developer for &\;bang (http://andbang.com) and has written a slew of single-page real-time web apps using a number of technologies. He recently spoke at NodeConf and KRTConf and was a tec hnical reviewer for O'Reilly's JavaScript Web Applications. He is the au thor of the popular open source javascript templating solution\, iCanHaz .js and as an early adopter of Backbone.js wrote several definitive blog posts on the subject.  \;\n\n\nTags: java\, talk\, design\, ux\, java script\, client-side\, event\, code\, portland\, pdx\, Henrik\, joreteg\ , august\, application\, JS\, DOM\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250462532 URL:http://pdx-ux.com SUMMARY:PDX-UX: Avoiding the Spaghetti by Henrik Joreteg LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T003757Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120822T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T003757Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T003757Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462588 DESCRIPTION:Hold onto your hats\, because we're reading Mike Monteiro's D esign Is A Job (http://www.abookapart.com/products/design-is-a-job)\, a short\, easy to read\, essential guide for any designer\, especially tho se who are\, or thinking about\, contracting.\n\nTags: design\, user exp erience\, ux\, reading\, books\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250462588 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:tenfour: 910 Nw Hoyt\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T150312Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120905T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120905T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T150312Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120807T150312Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462688 DESCRIPTION:Admission is free for CHIFOO members. Admission for non-membe rs is $5. You can also join us prior to the event at the Lucky Lab for C HIFOOd. \;\n \;\nHave you ever wanted to send a hug from far away \, automatically track your daily activity\, or have your clothing corre ct your posture? What if your insulin delivery went from being a plastic shot in your pocket to a beautiful ring on your finger? How ubiquitous can pervasive technology really be? We will look at the rapidly changin g future of wearable technology where health and wellness companies are early adopters. \;\n \;\nWearable technology syncs with daily lif e so that we don’t simply think about our health when something hurts\, but rather utilize the ever present technology to get and stay healthy. Notoriously unattractive medical devices are being slowly re-engineered into desirable artifacts to carry with pride. Janna will bring a working prototype and samples to interact with and discuss. With 20 years of e xperience in apparel and health related design\, as well as 10 years wor king in technology\, Janna brings a unique perspective of how these two seemingly disparate materials can continue to merge to create the ultima te user experience \;\n \;\nPresenter is Janna Kimel\, Senior UX Researcher from Regence Group. \n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250462688 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/sit_up_straight_ how_wearable_technology_can_support_healthy_living/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents - Sit up Straight! - How Wearable Technology can Support Healthy Living LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T151223Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121003T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121003T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T151223Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121002T002450Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462827 DESCRIPTION:Location as an invisible interface \;\n \;\nAmber will be presenting an information-packed speech on her experiences with geolo cation\, GPS\, location triggers\, and non-visual augmented reality. Amb er will cover the current players in the geolocation market\, the locati on market itself\, and why location is such a big deal. Topics such as r eal-time location sharing\, geolocation triggers\, geonotes\, proximal n otification and automatic checkins\, and privacy and security will be di scussed. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nAmber Case is a cyborg anthropologist and user experience designer who focuses on mobile softw are\, augmented reality and data visualization\, and reducing the amount of time and space it takes for people to connect. Amber has been featur ed in Forbes\, WIRED\, and Time\, and also founded Geoloqi.com\, a priva te location sharing application\, out of a frustration with existing soc ial protocols around text messaging and wayfinding. Amber has spoken at conferences all around the world\, including TED\, and was featured in F ast Company 2010 as one of the Most Influential Women in Technology. \;\n \n\nTags: mobile\, ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250462827 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO: Location as an invisible interface ($5 for non-members) LOCATION:Second Story Interactive Studios: 714 N Fremont St #200\, Portla nd Oregon 97227 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121010T165117Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121107T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121107T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121010T165117Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121030T155321Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462951 DESCRIPTION:More details to come - watch CHIFOO.org and your email inbox for details. There will be food and drinks served and an opportunity to network and hang out with other CHIFOO members and guests. We will also talk about important CHIFOO business like elections and the 2013 speaker series. \n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250462951 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Membership Thank You party/mixer LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T213129Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121114T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121114T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120918T213129Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120924T160924Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462856 DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet other user experience designers and discus s Don Norman's Living With Complexity. There'll be good conversation and very probably beer. What's not to love about that?\n\nTags: design\, us er experience\, ux\, book\, reading\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250462856 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:tenfour: 910 Nw Hoyt\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121231T233639Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130116T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130116T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121231T233639Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130101T001928Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463285 DESCRIPTION:Free for CHIFOO members\, $5 for non-members. \;\n \;\n The prevailing view of innovation is wrong. The traditional view of prod uct development is that there is a fundamental dilemma between innovatio n and time to market. You can have one or the other\, but not both. But this is not true. This session will provide graphical tools that you can start using immediately to help your product teams accelerate both inno vation and time-to-market. These tools can be applied to organizations of all sizes – from start up to large global organizations – and will be applied to relevant case studies. \;\n \;\n
This will be a highly interactive session where you will learn how to apply the following gra phical tools: \;\n \;\nMaking Better Decisions Faster: Management’ s role in accelerating innovation and time-to-market \;\nApplying “Ju st Right” processes: Optimizing process within your organization \;\n The Innovation Framework: Poising teams for success \;\nCreating Effe ctive Teams: Time is gained or lost at the team level \;\nEliminating Political Roadblocks: They slow teams and hinder innovation \;\nPart icipants will also receive free downloads of the tools that they can cus tomize to their organization to begin accelerating product innovation.&# 13\;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nJeanne Bradford (@jeannebradford) is the co-author of Innovate Products Faster: Graphical Tools for Accele rating Product Development\, and a principal of TCGen\, a Silicon Valley based management consulting firm\, practicing in the area of product de velopment best practices. \;\n \;\nJeanne has been a business and technology leader across a broad range of high tech companies over her t wenty-five year career. She has led global organizations to deliver comp elling products and technologies for some of the industry’s leading comp anies\, including Apple\, Cisco and AOL. While at Apple she led the re-a rchitecture of the Apple new product development process\, resulting in faster time to market of the Macintosh product lines. Additionally\, she was a key contributor in the teams responsible for delivering simultane ous global launches\, global manufacturing readiness\, and customer feed back programs. \;\n \;\nAs a results-driven leader\, Jeanne has a proven track record in building lean\, global teams that deliver high va lue. Her strengths &\; expertise include product roadmap execution\, remote development\, product development best practices\, and program ma nagement. Jeanne is a frequently invited industry speaker on the topic of product development best practices and the application of social tech nologies to the product innovation process. \;\n \;\nShe earned a MBA from Santa Clara University and a BA in mathematics from the Univers ity of Missouri in Columbia\, MO.\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250463285 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2013 Speaker Series Presents: Achieving Kick Ass Innovatio n—Graphical tools for Quantifying and Accelerating Product Development LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130117T225731Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130206T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130206T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130117T225731Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130117T225731Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463416 DESCRIPTION:Thanks to mobile device and social networks\, enterprise comp uting stands at the start of the biggest revolution in computing since t he transition to client-server. Tablets and smartphones are not laptops with small screens and no keyboards\, yet that is how enterprise IT exec utives persist in treating them. In fact\, to fully grasp the potential of these devices\, enterprises will need to re-image every business proc ess and user experience in the enterprise. This will be expensive\, but when done correctly\, the ROI will indeed kick-ass. This talk will addre ss some of the challenges facing companies in thinking about the social\ , mobile web and how to approach user experience and business process de sign to achieve kick-ass ROI. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nS ince 2002\, Paul Brody (@pbrody) has served as a Partner with IBM Global Business Services and Global Lead\, Electronics Industry Strategy Pract ice\, and has led engagements with leading electronics companies in the US\, Europe\, and Asia Pacific. Brody has worked extensively with busine ss strategy\, supply chain management and product life cycle management\ , including planning and scheduling\, logistics\, and procurement soluti ons. \;\n \;\n
Prior to IBM\, he held senior supply chain executiv e positions at ClearCross and i2 Technologies. He has also been a consul tant with McKinsey &\; Co.\, primarily in the high-tech electronics s ector in the United States and across the Asia Pacific region. Brody beg an his career at Mobile Telecommunications Services Ltd.\, where he deve loped marketing programs for one of Africa’s first mobile cellular syste ms\, turning the company into a national brand name. He holds a B.A. in Economics\, and a Certificate in African Studies\, from Princeton Univer sity.\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250463416 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents Feb 6 Quantifying Kick-Ass ROI from Social & Mobi le User Experiences in the Enterprises LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130130T112236Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130130T112236Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T105105Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463471 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to World Information Architecture Day 2013! Please re gister for this event on Eventbrite. \;\n \;\nCome learn about wha t Information Architecture means and about some of the challenges facing Portland's leading practitioners. \;\n \;\nIdeal for: Anyone inte rested in technology\, creative tech\, business of tech\, industry pros\ , students and everyone in between.  \;\n \;\nThanks to our sponso rs: AIGA\, IxDA\, PDX Web and Design Meetup\, Northwest Creatives Social Club\, People's Sandwich of Portland and Floyd's Coffee \;\n \;\n Our speaker lineup is amazing! \;\n \;\n10am: Jeanne Turner-Walmar t Labs  \;\nCultivating Good Will in the Digital World \;\nWhen we have to wait 20 minutes for service after being seated at a restaurant\ , or when a grocery store is disorganized and the clerk is distracted an d unhelpful\, then we know that something is wrong with the situation. I n the physical world\, lack of information and poor interactions are obv ious. In the physical world\, we know how to make improvements that incr ease customer satisfaction. How can we translate this understanding to t he digital world? What do we need to understand about human nature to i mprove digital experiences? In this talk\, Jeanne Turner will discuss co ncepts and techniques that allow us to cultivate good will in the digita l world. \;\n \;\n11am: Patricia Colley-Interactionflow \;\nCiv ilizing Information Architecture: A meditation on systems design \;\n What is the scope of information architecture practice? To design optima l architectural structures\, we know we must empathize with its inhabita nts\, and apply deep expertise in organization\, language and flow. But we've learned\, this alone will not ensure a design's success. As we div e deeply into the churning sea of design and technology trends\, tools a nd methods\, we often forget how we orient to design practice\, and its increasingly complex problems\, as thoughtful human beings. Will our app s\, widgets and gadgets come to serve us\, or will we lose ourselves in a wilderness of unmitigated digital distractions and breakdowns? To civi lize our digital future\, we are compelled to take a systems view of des ign practice. We are compelled to shift our perspectives and spark grand er dialogues.This session will examine the origins and evolution of the IA role\, the current and emerging climate in which our products reside\ , and put forth a few principles and methods to help answer the call to broaden our vision and expand our influence in a changing world. \;\ n \;\n12p: Huston Hedinger-Wikisway \;\nNetworks as a User Interfa ce \;\nThe mathematics of graph theory and its many applications via network science in sociology\, bioinformatics\, intelligence\, and even physics\, represent a paradigm shift in how we study and consider inform ation. Over the last 30 years\, machines have allowed us to structure da ta in such a way that allow us to analyze the complex interactions betwe en the individual actors in networks. These interactions turn out to rev eal patterns that are both predictable and obedient to mathematical laws - many in the academic community are just beginning to grasp the power a n the importance of these claims. The ability to visualize networks allo wing the researcher/user/customer to quickly understand the structure an d behavior of a network is the main focus of this talk. \;\n \;\n1 p: Matthew Baranauskas and Noah DiJulio-Ziba \;\nMeeting the Challeng es of Innovating on Top of Existing Platforms \;\nInformation archite cture is the keystone of every digital experience. It's where consumer n eeds and desires often collide with a brand's hopes and dreams. The dang er for companies as they grow is figuring out how to integrate new featu res into their customer's existing experience. Using real world examples and personal anecdotes\, Matthew and Noah will discuss how they navigat e the challenge of innovating on top of existing platforms using a consu mer-centric approach. You'll gain perspective on where to look for inspi ration and insight\, how to prioritize features into something that is m eaningful and authentic\, and how not to lose your mind in the process.& #13\;\n \;\n2p: Joel Barker and Michael Sulis-Wordlions and Summit En ergy Tech\, respectively \;\nCapture\, Tagging and Release of Institu tional Knowledge: Delivering Information in the Real World \;\nWhen c reating a system to deliver institutional information outside of the org anization\, the success of the project rests on understanding the requir ements and work process of all stakeholders. In this case study\, Summit Energy Tech and Word Lions collaborated to collect\, organize\, and mak e available the mission critical institutional knowledge that was the fo undation of our client’s relationship with their customers. This present ation will cover not only our solution\, but the points where understand ing the client capacity makes the difference between implementation and project failure. \;\n \;\n3p: Alison Stump-The Social Wall \;\n Visualizing Insight: Getting Started in Information Architecture \;\n Information Architecture has only recently been given the respect it des erves by those outside the realm of User Experience. Often the designs w e build are so elegant they appear simple. The average person on the str eet knows that a menu bar probably goes at the top of the page. In most cases its "\;common sense"\;. It is positioned on the top of the page because an Information Architect thought about all the options\, c onsidered the usability and user research data and delivered a product t hat just works.That is what information Architecture is. So how do you d o it? We will discuss a basic schema\, various tools and resources to he lp you get started as well as key terms and phrases that will allow you to escalate your career. \;\n \;\n4p: Dedrick Sprick-OHSU \;\n Progressive Content Strategy: A content commitment model \;\nThere ar e a lot of hurdles to overcome for managing content well on any site. Ma naging content well includes knowing your website\, scheduling tasks\, g etting the resources together\, staying on top of trends and responding to visitor needs. Learn how to tackle this monumental task one step at a time\, so your team can grow with your website. \;\n  \;\n \;\ nWe can have only 80 guests/session\, so it's all first come\, first ser ved\, so make sure you're on time!  \;\n \;\nAlso\, food and drink is allowed\, but not provided. Please go to Floyd's Coffee across the s treet or People's Sandwich of Portland to find food\, or bring your own. \;\n \;\nAfterparty @Backspace 'til whenever. Please register thr ough Eventbrite for this. http://worldiadaypdx2013.eventbrite.com/ \; \n \;\nHope to see you all here! \;\n \n\nTags: gui\, ux\, ui\, co ntent strategy\, ixd\, ia\, information architecture\, Database Visualiz ation\, User-centered\, epdx:group=pdx-data-viz\, epdx:group=701\, epdx: group=591\, epdx:group=271\, epdx:group=collectiveagency\, epdx:group=pd xruby\, epdx:group=wemake\, epdx:group=http-epdx-org-groups-new-tech-soc iety\, epdx:group=alt-net-pdx\, epdx:group=http-pdx-ux-com\, epdx:group= 841\, epdx:group=711\, epdx:group=811\, epdx:group=881\, epdx:group=601\ , epdx:group=581\, epdx:group=481\, epdx:group=341\, epdx:group=351\, ep dx:group=391\, epdx:group=421\, epdx:group=191\, epdx:group=201\, epdx:g roup=221\, epdx:group=181\, epdx:group=171\, epdx:group=71\, epdx:group= codensplode\, epdx:group=pdxdevops\, epdx:group=41\, epdx:group=pdxfunc\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463471 URL:http://worldiadaypdx2013.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:World Information Architecture Day 2013 Event PDX LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130129T013447Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130129T013447Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140716T224315Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463465 DESCRIPTION:InfoCamp PDX is a one day unconference for the information co mmunity. It's for anyone interested in user experience\, information arc hitecture\, interaction design\, user-centered design\, information desi gn\, library &\; information science\, online search\, information ma nagement\, informatics\, and related fields. \;\n \;\nInfoCamp fea tures an egalitarian\, community-driven format in which the agenda is cr eated during the event -- so anyone who attends can lead a session. \ ;\n \;\nThis year we're very excited to announce Amber Case as the In foCamp PDX 2013 Keynote speaker. \;\n \;\nAmber Case is a research er exploring the field of cyborg anthropology and the interaction betwee n humans and technology. She is the founder of Geoloqi (geo-low-key)\, I nc.\, a company bringing the future of location to the world. She’s spok en at TED and around the world\, and has been featured in Forbes\, Fast Company\, WIRED and more. Geoloqi was acquired by global mapping company Esri in Oct 2012. \;\n \;\n Visit the website to learn more and to register. \;\n \;\nFind us on Facebook and on Twitter: @infocam pPDX and #InfoCampPDX \;\n \;\nStudents $30 \;\nStandard $45\n\ nTags: unconference\, web\, ux\, information\, camp\, data\, ixd\, ia\, data vis\, library science\, information architecture\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463465 URL:http://portland.infocamp.org/ SUMMARY:InfoCamp PDX 2013 LOCATION:University of Oregon Portland: 70 NW Couch Street\, Portland Ore gon 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130213T012242Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130219T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130219T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130213T012242Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130213T012242Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463641 DESCRIPTION:Shake off the winter blues with Amy Dubin\, who will present on the myriad considerations all designers face in their roles as visual information disseminators. \;\n \;\nBeing a designer means taking into account an enormous array of factors\, which includes the business and marketing plans that drive demand for your product. Coming up with a product that fits the whole picture will make you not only competitive \, but in demand. The tough part is-how to gain this knowledge when 'bus iness' just isn't your thing? This talk offers practical resources to he lp you understand how big the 'whole picture' really is\, where you fit\ , where you may lack particular skills and how to get them in the most p ainless way possible. Knowing who to ask for help\, and when\, is a key strategy and we'll uncover tactics to help you design your career\, as w ell as your products\, successfully. \;\n \;\nApologies for shifti ng the date on this one... the second Thursday was Valentines day. \; \n \;\nThanks to Vitamin-T for providing food\; Thanks to Webtrends f or the space\; Thanks to Amy for presenting an interesting topic! \;\ n \;\n-Eric Redmond\, Organizer of meetup.com/pdxweb\n\nTags: gui\, u x\, ui\, content strategy\, epdx:group=701\, epdx:group=591\, epdx:group =271\, epdx:group=collectiveagency\, ixd\, ia\, epdx:group=pdxruby\, inf ormation architecture\, Database Visualization\, User-centered\, epdx:gr oup=pdx-data-viz\, epdx:group=wemake\, epdx:group=http-epdx-org-groups-n ew-tech-society\, epdx:group=alt-net-pdx\, epdx:group=http-pdx-ux-com\, epdx:group=841\, epdx:group=711\, epdx:group=811\, epdx:group=881\, epdx :group=601\, epdx:group=581\, epdx:group=481\, epdx:group=341\, epdx:gro up=351\, epdx:group=391\, epdx:group=421\, epdx:group=191\, epdx:group=2 01\, epdx:group=221\, epdx:group=181\, epdx:group=171\, epdx:group=71\, epdx:group=codensplode\, epdx:group=pdxdevops\, epdx:group=41\, epdx:gro up=pdxfunc\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250463641 URL:https://wphackedhelp.readme.io/v1.0 SUMMARY:PDX Web & Design Talk - Designing in a Bubble: Where technology\, creativity and business collide LOCATION:Webtrends: 851 SW 6th Ave.\, Suite 1600\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T073437Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T073437Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T073525Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463686 DESCRIPTION:The MFA in Collaborative Design welcomes David Aycan as part of the 2012-2013 Graduate Visiting Artist Lecture Series. \;\nDavid A ycan is the Business Design Director at IDEO and has experience integrat ing a strategic business perspective with a human centered approach to d esign. During his seven years at IDEO\, his experience has ranged across several industries from commercial real estate to technology and food a nd beverage to insurance. Prior to joining IDEO\, David co-founded and r an skateboard company Wongneto and clothing company Dull Clothes. \;\ n \;\nhttp://www.ideo.com/people/david-aycan \;\n \;\nEvent is free.\n\nTags: ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504636 86 URL:http://cal.pnca.edu/e/668 SUMMARY:IDEO Design Director David Aycan Speaks at PNCA LOCATION:Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA): 511 NW Broadway\, Portl and Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130225T013910Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130312T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130312T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130225T013910Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130225T013910Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463696 DESCRIPTION:Come talk about personas! Then\, afterwards\, we can have bee r.\n\nTags: user experience\, ux\, Personas\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250463696 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130207T224933Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130313T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130313T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130207T224933Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130307T033726Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463553 DESCRIPTION:Non-members $5\, or can join CHIFOO at the door for $25 \; \n \;\nLife is precious. Why waste it? Every moment counts! Experient ial venues from theme parks to museums\, schools\, shopping centers and even hospitals are re-designing their experiences by transforming everyd ay activities into making memories for a lifetime. How much of our lives are robbed by killing time for the next teller\, the doctor\, tires bei ng changed\, waiting for a table or that 4 minute thrill ride? \;\n&# 13\;\nChristopher Stapleton discusses how his applied research firm\, Si miosys\, conducts Experiential Make-overs to assess\, design and test no vel entertainment alternatives that give venues that extra kick. His col laboration with academic\, commercial and civic institutions has challen ged him to quantify and qualify the elusive “Wow factor\,” in appealing to mainstream audiences. He will share his approach and tools that can apply to human factor design. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nCh ristopher Stapleton (@MixingRealities) is a Creative Venture Catalyst fo r Simiosys.com\, Real World Laboratory. He has been consulting\, designi ng\, prototyping and delivering innovative experiences for organizations such as Disney\, Universal\, Nickelodeon\, Sanrio &\; Paramount Park s leveraging experiential research collaborations with Canon Inc.\, Tech nical University of Munich and University of Central Florida funded by a gencies such as NASA\, NSF and the Departments of Education and Defense. He is the Founding Director of the Media Convergence Lab at the Instit ute for Simulation and Training\, Founding President of the Rural Herita ge Center and a founding faculty member of the University of Central Flo rida Digital Media Program. He has served as chair on the conference com mittees for ACM/Siggraph\, IEEE/ISMAR and IEEE/VR. Mr. Stapleton receive d his start working on Broadway and designing for film\, TV and computer graphics in New York City where he earned his Master of Fine Arts in de sign for theater and film at the New York University’s Tisch School of t he Arts.\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250463553 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/experiential_mak e-overs_transforming_killing_time_into_making_memories/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Experiential Make-overs: Transforming “Killing t ime” into “Making Memories” $5 LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130321T054551Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130321T054551Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140223T233043Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463843 DESCRIPTION:A casual event for all those into talking about UX and consum ing beer.\n\nTags: design\, user experience\, ux\, user interface\, beer \, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125046384 3 URL:http://uxhappyhour.com/pdx SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Dig A Pony: 736 SE Grand Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97214 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T173617Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T201500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T173617Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130327T173617Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463886 DESCRIPTION:How it works: \;\n \;\nCome have a beer and (if you wan t to) play some ping-pong: \;\n \;\nDo you work for a tech company in any way\, shape\, or form (developer\, marketing\, design\, admin\, tech student\, etc.)? Do you want to be more involved in the Portland te ch community? Come by and play some Ping-Pong! Or\, just come by for som e good conversation and a beer. Headbands\, wristbands\, and other such attire are encouraged. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP so we can get a head c ount. How it works: \;\n \;\nCome have a beer and (if you want to) play some pong: \;\n \;\nDo you work for a tech company in any wa y\, shape\, or form (developer\, marketing\, design\, admin\, tech stude nt\, etc.)? Do you want to be more involved in the Portland tech communi ty? Come by and play some Ping-Pong! Or\, just come by for some good con versation and a beer. Headbands\, wristbands\, and other such attire are encouraged. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP so we can get a head count.\n\nT ags: design\, ux\, programmers\, ui\, tech\, pong\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250463886 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/ SUMMARY:Free: Tech+Pong @ New Relic LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130402T150805Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130403T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130403T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130402T150805Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130402T151456Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463948 DESCRIPTION:Come have a beer and (if you want to) play some pong: \;\n \;\nDo you work for a tech company in any way\, shape\, or form (dev eloper\, marketing\, design\, admin\, tech student\, etc.)? Do you want to be more involved in the Portland tech community? Come by and play som e Ping-Pong! Or\, just come by for some good conversation and a beer. He adbands\, wristbands\, and other such attire are encouraged. \;\n \;\nThis event is free but please RSVP so we get a head count: http://ww w.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111313612/ \;\n \;\n. \;\n.&# 13\;\n. \;\n. \;\n \;\n(Also coming soon....) \;\n \;\nJu ne 5th Tech+Pong tournament with two brackets: \;\n \;\nWinners ta ke all. More details can be found here: \;\n \;\nhttp://www.meetu p.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111321222/ \;\n \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: design\, ux\, programmers\, ui\, tech\, pong\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250463948 URL:http://www.altsrc.net/ SUMMARY:Tech+Pong in SE PDX LOCATION:AltSource: 1120 SE Madison St\, Portland Oregon 97214 United Sta tes SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130322T160601Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130403T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130403T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130322T160601Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130322T160601Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463854 DESCRIPTION:Building a Kick-Ass company is more than just difficult—it’s a high-wire act that challenges even the most skilled product developmen t acrobats\, and there’s no net. Just look at Tim Cook’s apology for App le’s Maps application—The company that danced on the wire for so long ha d to swallow its pride when it kicked its own ass. What can we learn fro m that catastrophe? More importantly\, how do you know when your product is ready to kick ass\, and when your ass is hanging out? \;\n \;\ nAbout the Speaker \;\nCharles Austen Angell (@AustenAngell) is Foun der and President of Modern Edge\, Inc. based in Portland Oregon. With m ore than 25 years of professional experience in Industrial Design\, he h as worked with industry leaders in Health &\; Wellness\, Mobility\, H ome Products and Experiential Environments. 

A native Australian\, Mr. Angell has traveled extensively through Europe\, the Americas\, Africa\, China\, Southeast Asia\, and Australia examining the role of culture\, politics and geography in shaping our evolving global design industry. M r. Angell is passionate about creating new markets and designing product relationships that transcend cultural borders to enhance our shared hum an experience.

Mr. Angell is the Chairman-Elect on the Board of the Ind ustrial Design Society of America and was the Chairman of the 2012 IDSA International Conference in Boston\, “THE FUTURE IS…” He was one of the original five trustees for the Design Foundation\, a public charity supp orting design education through educational and social responsibility. T hrough his numerous speaking engagements\, publications and teaching\, M r. Angell is committed to increasing the value of human creativity to be nefit human society and commerce. Mr. Angell is a graduate of Purdue Uni versity.\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250463854 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/sorry_seems_to_b e_the_hardest_word/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T020352Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T020352Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012913Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464067 DESCRIPTION:The 2nd ever Portland UX Happy Hour will be at Thirsty Lion. Join us for a mix of people into UX + beer + food!\n\nTags: beer\, desig n\, ux\, happyhour\, user experience\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250464067 URL:http://uxhappyhour.com/pdx SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Thirsty Lion: 71 Sw 2nd Ave\, Portland Oregon 97204 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T170809Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T170809Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T170916Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464096 DESCRIPTION:Come have a beer and (if you want to) play some pong: \;\n \;\nDo you work for a tech company in any way\, shape\, or form (dev eloper\, marketing\, design\, admin\, tech student\, etc.)? Do you want to be more involved in the Portland tech community? Come by and play som e Ping-Pong! Or\, just come by for some good conversation and a beer. He adbands\, wristbands\, and other such attire are encouraged. \;\n \;\nThis event is free but please RSVP so we get a head count: http://ww w.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111321962/ \;\n \;\n. . . . \ ;\n \;\n(Also coming soon....) \;\n \;\nJune 5th Tech+Pong tour nament with two brackets: \;\n \;\nWinners take all. More details can be found here: \;\n \;\nhttp://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/ev ents/111321222/ \;\n\n\nTags: design\, ux\, programmers\, ui\, tech\, pong\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464096 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111321962/ SUMMARY:Tech+Pong LOCATION:AltSource: 1120 SE Madison St\, Portland Oregon 97214 United Sta tes SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130422T032626Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130422T032626Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130422T032626Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464083 DESCRIPTION:Join web and mobile experts on Sun.\, May 19th at the Portlan d Hackathon for Social Good. Hackathons are events when programmers and designers meet to work collaboratively to build programs and application s. \;\n \;\nThe day will begin with short presentations by educato rs and non-profit organizations\, followed by informational sessions on building sites and web applications to help benefit non-profit organizat ions: The Dalai Lama Center\, Dress for Success\, Habitat for Humanity ( Re)Store and Compassion &\; Choices. \;\n \;\nRegister online a t http://wvpdx13-hackathon.eventbrite.com\n\nTags: programming\, non-pro fit\, design\, ux\, hackathon\, tech\, social good\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250464083 URL:http://wvpdx13-hackathon.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Hackathon for Social Good\, 1636 NW Lovejoy St. Portland\, OR 972 09 LOCATION:OpenSourcery: 1636 NW Lovejoy Street\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T221321Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130525 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130522 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T221321Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T054825Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250463359 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, May 22\, 2013 at 8am through Friday\, May 24\, 2013 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\n# Ground Zero for Dange rous Thinking \;\n## Explore the Future of the Web \;\n \;\n**W EBVISIONS PORTLAND** // \;\n**May 22-24\, 2013** \;\n \;\n[Web Visions](http://www.webvisionsevent.com/portland/) explores the future o f web and mobile design\, digital media\, UX and technology with an all- star lineup of visionary speakers\, including Mark Frauenfelder of Boing Boing.net and MAKE Magazine\, Ethan and Malachai Nicolle (creators of Ax eCop)\, Carla Diana (Smart Design NYC)\, Jason Kunesh (Director of UX\, Obama for America)\, Carolyn Chandler (Manifest Digital)\, Mark Trammell (Twitter)\, and more! \;\n \;\n*"\;WebVisions is like the me dium that spawned it: unique\, personal\, honest\, emotional and eye-ope ning."\;* \;\n–Jeffrey Zeldman \;\n \;\nRegister online at http://webvisions-portland.strangertickets.com/ \;\n\n\nTags: entrepr eneur\, technology\, design\, web\, mobile\, user experience\, ux\, stra tegy\, digital media\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 63359 URL:http://www.webvisionsevent.com/portland/ SUMMARY:WebVisions LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center: 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T024240Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T024240Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012945Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464131 DESCRIPTION:The white owl is closing for a private event so we are moving to the Green Dragon \;\n \;\nFor May\, we'll be taking our beer a nd UX-loving selves over to White Owl in SE. Anyone with an interest in user experience is welcome\, so you don't have to strictly be a designer .\n\nTags: beer\, design\, ux\, happy hour\, ux happy hour\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250464131 URL:http://uxhappyhour.com/pdx SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T172158Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T204500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T172158Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T172158Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464097 DESCRIPTION:Come have a beer and (if you want to) compete in the Ping-Pon g Tournament: \;\n \;\nJune 5th Tech+Pong tournament with two brac kets: \;\n \;\n1) The Best of the Best (for pongers who can smash\ , hit\, and rock their way through a pong game). \;\n \;\n2) The B est of the Worst (for rookie pongers who just want to have fun and the t hought of "\;spinning a slice shot"\; seems like something havin g to do with a pizza parlor). \;\nMore details can be found here: \;\n \;\nhttp://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111321222/ \;\ n \;\n \;\nDo you work for a tech company in any way\, shape\, or form (developer\, marketing\, design\, admin\, tech student\, etc.)? Do you want to be more involved in the Portland tech community? Come by and play some Ping-Pong! Or\, just come by for some good conversation and a beer. Headbands\, wristbands\, and other such attire are encouraged. 3\;\n \;\nThis event is free but please RSVP so we get a head count: http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111321222/ \;\n \;\n 3\;\n \;\n\n\nTags: ruby\, php\, design\, ux\, ui\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250464097 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/111321222/ SUMMARY:2013 Tech+Pong Tournament LOCATION:AltSource: 1120 SE Madison St\, Portland Oregon 97214 United Sta tes SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T153558Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T153558Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130604T231849Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464138 DESCRIPTION:The program will begin with a review of Honda’s user research and design research process while developing new applications for the c ompany’s 3-D heads-up display prototype. It will be a fairly candid talk showing lessons learned and how the team changed focus mid-way on desig n direction after learning about new things while designing. This includ ed focusing more on the driver’s primary task instead of secondary tasks to help create a more engaging (“kick-ass”) experience for the driver. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nVictor Ng Thow Hing is a Princ ipal Scientist working at the Honda Research Institute in Mountain View\ , Calif. He has worked on projects related to digital human modeling\, i ntelligent systems\, human-robot interaction\, and now human-machine int eraction in the car. \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, tech\, entrepreneur\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464138 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/the_future_of_ki ck-ass_cars/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: The Future of Kick Ass Cars LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T042132Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T042132Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T042132Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464353 DESCRIPTION:UX Happy Hour is a monthly drinkup for anyone interested in u ser experience &\; design!\n\nTags: beer\, design\, user experience\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464353 URL:http://uxhappyhour.com/pdx SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T153029Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T153029Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T153029Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464380 DESCRIPTION:The Ford Immersive Vehicle Environment (FiVE) applies a varie ty of real-time\, advanced visualization technologies to allow efficient \, quick and effective evaluations of vehicle design proposals. Ford is using virtual and augmented reality in a unique and amazing way to simul ate a multitude of customer perspectives very early in the development p rocess. Their approach is different…it combines the best of what the vir tual and physical worlds have to offer. \;\n \;\nHow did Ford get there? Elizabeth will explain how the need for FiVE was fulfilled\, the importance of quantifying the vehicle-owner subjective relationship\, an d the consideration of human-machine interaction. She will explain the t otally awesome VR systems used at Ford and the successes and challenges of virtual reviews. She will relay the practical (and impractical) princ iples Ford employs regarding conducting virtual assessments\, as well as the types of assessments that are used in vehicle development and engin eering. Elizabeth will detail how Ford quantifies the emotional connecti on between you and your car. And she will also provide insight on where gaps exist in the current suite of VR tools\, and thoughts on the future of human/computer interaction for vehicle engineering and design. \; \n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nElizabeth Baron is a Technical Specia list in Virtual Reality and Advanced Visualization at Ford Motor Company . She manages the Ford immersive Vehicle Evaluation (FiVE) Lab in Produc t Development\, and provides immersive virtual reality evaluation system s used for industrial design and product development. She develops and d eploys highly realistic immersive systems that address the unique challe nges of automotive design\, engineering and ergonomics. She has led the development of immersive VR systems that satisfy evaluation criteria for engineering\, ergonomics and aesthetic design to allow different discip lines in product development to communicate in a common environment.  3\;\n \;\nElizabeth began her career at Ford in 1988 working as a sof tware developer for Ford’s product design software\, later specializing in visualization and solid modeling software. She received her BS in Ind ustrial Technology and Computer Science from Eastern Michigan University . She is also a qualified Six Sigma Academy Black Belt. She is a member of the Human Motion Simulation Consortium at the University of Michigan\ , the Society of Automotive Engineers\, IEEE and ACM. \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464380 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/immersive_enviro nments_and_advanced_visualization_technologies_for_testing_/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Immersive Environments and Advanced Visualizatio n Technologies for Testing New Car Designs LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130716T222130Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130731T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130716T222130Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140223T232941Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464567 DESCRIPTION:This month\, we'll be chatting about UX and drinking/eating a t Gold Dust Meridian. Even better\, their happy hour runs until 8pm\, wh ich coincides nicely with our schedule! Anyone with an interest in user experience is more than welcome. \;\n \;\nTo help us give the venu e a heads up about approx head count\, tweet @UXHappyHour or @elea to le t us know if you're in. Thanks!\n\nTags: beer\, design\, user experience \, ux\, happy hour\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250464567 URL:http://uxhappyhour.com/pdx SUMMARY:Portland UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Gold Dust Meridian: 3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland OR 97214 U S SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130805T201602Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130805T201602Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012935Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464667 DESCRIPTION:Ready for your August dose of UX\, beer\, and socialization? \;\n \;\nWe'll be meeting up again in the SE area. Whether you're a designer\, dev\, PM\, or founder\, if you have an interest in talking about user experience design\, you're more than welcome!\n\nTags: beer\ , design\, user experience\, ux\, happy hour\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464667 URL:http://twitter.com/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:White Owl Social Club: 1305 SE 8th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T183444Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130911T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130911T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T183444Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130808T183444Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464696 DESCRIPTION:Demonstrating the value of design in business is key to posit ioning design\, UX and HCI more strategically in an organization. Yet de monstrating this has been a vexing challenge for designers. Using metric s that matter to leaders as the kernel in a story is key to meeting busi ness leaders halfway in their quest to understand what design\, UX and H CI can do for them. Furthermore\, contrary to popular belief\, there is not a clear-cut set of metrics\, a “clip of silver bullets”\, that works for all situations. What to measure then\, is highly situational. Desig n Thinking is perfect for developing solutions to highly situational cha llenges. \;\n \;\nThis presentation will cover the presenter’s ex amples and experiences in successfully applying Design Thinking to demon strate the value of design\, UX and HCI to business in: \;\n•Determi ning what to measure for a situation \;\n•Measuring what matters to key stakeholders \;\n•Designing a viable\, sustained measurement syst em \;\n•Communicating the results with impact to key stakeholders \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nSteve Sato is the founder of Sato+P artners\, a management consulting and organization development firm by a nd for design leaders. Steve works with executives\, directors and their teams to build experience\, design and innovation capability through us ing existing work to bootstrap. Previously\, Steve was at Hewlett-Packar d and led its customer-centered strategy and planning consultancy\, then later in Corporate Design\, led building experience design capability a cross the company. Steve was formerly at Doblin Group as a design planne r and also at Accenture\, pioneering customer-centered design for the co mpany in their advanced R&\;D group. \;\n \;\nHe has a Masters in Design from the Institute of Design at IIT\, Masters of Engineering M anagement from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Me chanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. His clients includ e Microsoft\, Yahoo!\, Coca-Cola\, Industrial Design Society of America\ , The Hershey Company and HP. See www.satopartners.com for further detai ls. \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250464696 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/using_value_to_p osition_design_ux_and_hci_more_strategically_in_an_organiza/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Using Value to Position Design\, UX\, and HCI Mo re Strategically In an Organization LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203916Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130918 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130915 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203916Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T203916Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464535 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Sunday\, September 15\, 2013 at 3pm thro ugh Tuesday\, September 17\, 2013 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nMany large co mpanies struggle to bring innovation and lean thinking to their entrench ed processes. If your teams have their motivation in the right place but their processes aren't meeting their needs\, join us this September in Portland for Lean Day: West. \;\n \;\nCome learn what it takes for lean teams to\, not just thrive\, but reinvent the way large companies build software. Speakers include tech\, design and research leaders from GE\, PayPal\, Intuit and many other companies.\n\nTags: lean\, ux\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464535 URL:http://www.leandaywest.com/ SUMMARY:Lean Day: West LOCATION:Hilton Doubletree Lloyd Center: 1000 Northeast Multnomah Street\ , Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T043351Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T043351Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T043351Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464895 DESCRIPTION:We're back after our summer break and are kicking things off with a presentation by Dedrick Sprick\, a Content Strategist for OHSU wh o has been working with web content for six years. Here's a an overview of his talk: \;\n \;\n"\;Progressive Content Strategy (A Conte nt Commitment Model) helps think about how different clients may approac h the web based on their experience with it\, from fearful novice to sea soned expert. The model covers typical views of clients at different sta ges\, what might help them learn and where to focus efforts to help them grow."\;\n\nTags: ixda\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250464895 SUMMARY:IxDA Portland: Progressive Content Strategy LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130824T074241Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130924T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130924T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130824T074241Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140223T232824Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464760 DESCRIPTION:For September\, UX Happy Hour is teaming up with the PDX Web &\; Design Meetup group (http://www.meetup.com/pdxweb/) for one big h appy mix of people who make the internets a more awesome place!\n\nTags: beer\, design\, web\, ux\, happy hour\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464760 URL:http://twitter.com/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:Portland UX (+ Web and Design) Happy Hour LOCATION:Rontoms: 600 E Burnside St.\, Portland Oregon United States SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T155551Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131002T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T155551Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T103607Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464897 DESCRIPTION:There are hundreds of thousands of apps available in the app store and the numbers are ever increasing. A reasonable percentage of th ese apps focus on education. But there are few apps that quantify their effectiveness or value for the students who use them or the teachers and parents who purchase them. \;\n \;\nHow can behavioral science\, instructional design\, gaming and UX/UI design assist in this effort\, not only to build products that are effective and fun\, but to define th ese metrics and educate consumers about how to identify them? What makes an app AWESOME and how can we quantify that? Not only in terms of fun\, but in terms of teaching kids meaningful stuff! This talk will explore these questions\, using example apps to illustrate the relevant features . \;\n \;\nThis event is sponsored by Clarity Innovations\, which is paying for non-members to attend for free. Seating is limited\, so yo u should register in advance to be sure you have a seat! \;\n\n\nTag s: ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464897 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/finding_and_meas uring_the_awesome_in_education/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Finding the Awesome in Education feat. Karen Mah on LOCATION:NWEA: 121 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T210124Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131009 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131007 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T210124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T182735Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464435 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, October 7\, 2013 at 9am through Tuesday\, October 8\, 2013 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\n Delight is a two-d ay conference in Portland\, Oregon for brands and professionals who care about making experiences people love. The event features a unique lineu p of inspiring case studies\, workshops and keynote presentations\, as w ell as peer networking with fellow experience design\, digital\, marketi ng\, and business leaders. \;\n \;\nThe conference gathers leaders and practitioners from a wide range of organizations including startups \, healthcare\, agencies\, B2B and Fortune 1\,000 enterprises – All with the goal of creating business value and delighting customers by differe ntiating on experience. \;\n \;\nThis year's event features speake rs from Disney\, MailChimp\, Zipcar\, Intuit\, Mayo Clinic\, and more. F ull conference tickets include full or half-day workshops on digital exp erience strategy\, healthcare\, content strategy or design-thinking for startups\, followed by the main stage event on day 2. Attendees of the m ain event will enjoy breakfast and lunch as well as several delightful s urprises throughout the day\, and a wine reception at the end of the day . \;\n \;\nSee the full lineup and agenda on the Delight 2013 we bsite. \;\n \;\nDelight 2013 is joining forces with Design Week P ortland this year\, connecting attendees and speakers with dozens of add itional events\, studio tours\, and parties happening all week in Portla nd. Happening October 7-12\, the week celebrates Portland as a city of d esign and for design in exploring process\, craft and practice across di sciplines. The culmination of events and creative professionals in Portl and make it an extra special time to attend Delight and visit the lovely Rose City. \;\n \;\nRegister for Delight 2013 before August 7 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing for up to 25% off full conference tickets!\n\nTags: user experience\, ux\, ISITE Design\, Delight\, Design Week\, Portland Art Musuem\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250464435 URL:http://delight.us/conference SUMMARY:Delight 2013 LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: Kridel Grand Ballroom: 1119 SW Park Ave\, P ortland Oregon 97205 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130923T170836Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131008T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131008T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130923T170836Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130923T170836Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464926 DESCRIPTION:This time around we're reading one of the most talked about U X books in a long time\, [Leah Buley's The User Experience Team Of One]( http://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/ux-team-of-one/). What's going to make t his discussion even better is that Leah will joining us in person. \; \n \;\nFor the first time we're going to be meeting in Mozilla's new offices\, and there will be beer\, cider\, and snacks. \;\n \;\n** If you don't manage to finish the book on time\, please still feel free to attend! **\n\nTags: user experience\, ux\, UX Book Club\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464926 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131010T224705Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131023T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131023T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131010T224705Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012902Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465044 DESCRIPTION:For October\, we'll be trying out Base Camp for our monthly m eeting of beer + UX-y goodness. \;\n \;\nYou don't have to be dire ctly involved in UX or design to attend - anyone who's interested is wel come to come hang out and chat! \;\n \;\nAlso\, just a heads up: o ur next UXHH won't be until early Dec.\n\nTags: ux\, happy hour\, design \, user experience\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250465044 URL:http://twitter.com/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Base Camp Brewing Co.: 930 SE Oak St. \, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131104T185140Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131104T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131104T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131104T185140Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131104T185319Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465172 DESCRIPTION:An exercise in creativity and collaboration! Make some friend s\, hang out\, and have fun\, all while learning about the UX solution c rafting process. We'll be breaking up into teams and competing for 1 hou r to make the most awesome\, fun\, random solution using the mystery set of user stories provided. Each site will need mockups\, and a short exp lanation of how each user need is met in order to win\, so everyone from the most inexperienced user experience aficionados to the most die-hard veterans of UX can participate. \;\n \;\nThe rough schedule is:& #13\;\n7:00 - 7:10 Introduction to the activity and group assignments 3\;\n7:15 - 7:45 Group work \;\n7:50 - 8:25 Solutions presentations&# 13\;\n8:25 - 8:30 Activity wrap up \;\nIf folks want to mingle afterw ard\, mingling to follow at the Lucky Lab NW at 1945 Northwest Quimby St reet.\n\nTags: meetup:event=141989362\, meetup:group=PDX-UX\, ux\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465172 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-UX/events/141989362/ SUMMARY:UX Solutions Contest Extravaganza LOCATION:OpenSourcery: 1636 NW Lovejoy Street\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131003T172730Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131106T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131106T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131003T172730Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131003T172802Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465008 DESCRIPTION:This month\, CHIFOO presents not one\, but THREE speakers who will quantify their own takes on Kick-Ass for us. \;\n \;\nPart One: “Authentically Kick-Ass” with Robert Lacosse. The concept of kick-a ss is\, more often than not\, resting precariously upon the notion of au thenticity: that which is either original or conforms to an accepted nor m set forth by an original. However\, is it really that simple? In actua lity\, the term is more loaded in nature than it would appear. Authentic ity is tied\, as are all sought-after commodities\, to economic dynamics . We’ll discuss why some products and concepts are viewed as authentic a nd other\, tandem\, items as old-hat and what that means to us as UX pro fessionals. \;\n \;\nPart Two: “What Should You Measure and How Do You Present It for Impact?” with Nechama Katan. Nechama will provide a process for continuous data discovery and analysis focused on metrics an d measures that matter. We will explore some tools that provide self-ser vice analytics and show how they can be used to maintain a relevant set of measures. Finally\, good data is not enough\, how it is presented mat ters. \;\n \;\n \;\nPart Three: “Hopeful Monsters: Punctuated Equilibrium and the Post-Book Age” with Corey Pressman. The advent of hy pertext and the new art of interaction design signal the dawn of a post- book epoch. We will focus on the User Experience Design opportunities th is moment affords. Innovative products and features such as content-rich apps and shared marginalia will be presented\, evaluated\, and discusse d. \;\n\n\nTags: design\, ux\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250465008 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Presents: Three Kick-Ass Power Presentations\, One Night LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131103T185156Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131203T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131203T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131103T185156Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131123T183053Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465169 DESCRIPTION:Come along and join us to discuss the excellent *[Just Enough Research](http://www.abookapart.com/products/just-enough-research)* by Mule Design's [Erika Hall](http://www.muledesign.com/about/erika-hall/). *Erika\, will be joining us via video at 6:30PM to answer any questions you have.* \;\n \;\n \;\n*Just Enough Research* is a short\, r eally useful book on getting research done in your job. It's just the th ing to read if you're looking to get started with research\, or you know you need to do research but don't have much support to get it done. Vis it our [Google Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/uxbookclub pdx/6sZbQQ0ILnM) for a book discount code. \;\n \;\nWe're being ho sted by the fine folks at Puppet Labs at their offices in The Pearl. \;\n \;\n**If you don't manage to finish the book on time\, please st ill feel free to attend!**\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, books\, readi ng\, research\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465169 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131111T205617Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131210T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131210T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131111T205617Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131121T190011Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465200 DESCRIPTION:Join us at Thetus for a mix-n-mingle event\, made even better with free beer and pizza! Drop by to meet fellow UX enthusiasts\, learn about job opportunities\, and ideate with us about PDX-UX events for 20 14!\n\nTags: meetup:event=150340542\, meetup:group=PDX-UX\, ux\, ixd\, n etworking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465200 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-UX/events/150340542/ SUMMARY:PDX-UX Holiday Social LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131110T035315Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131211T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131211T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131110T035315Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012851Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465195 DESCRIPTION:We're back for a December UX Happy Hour right before/in betwe en the holidays! \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\n**The spiel:** \;\ nUX Happy Hour is open to anyone who's interested in user experience and design. There aren't any talks or workshops\; it's just us hanging out. \n\nTags: ux\, happy hour\, beer\, design\, ux happy hour\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250465195 URL:http://twitter.com/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Dig A Pony: 736 SE Grand Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97214 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140107T235515Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140107T235515Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T000556Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465450 DESCRIPTION:DIY Storytelling With Video with Julie Yamamoto\, CMD Agency& #13\;\n \;\nTo kick off this year’s series on storytelling\, we’ll tr y on a few constructs for size. In this discussion\, we will review a va riety of ways to structure narratives\, from the common to the complex\, paired with examples from our current digital environment. Attendees wi ll have the opportunity to survey different forms of storytelling and de termine if some may work for their organizations’ needs. Hands-on talk a bout how to use video capture equipment and editing for storytelling and capturing user experiences for design\, usability\, research\, social s haring and other needs. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interac tion\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465450 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/diy_storytelling _with_video/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO First Meeting of 2014! LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140116T135818Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140128T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140128T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140116T135818Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140116T221246Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465536 DESCRIPTION:# Is It Usable Yet? \;\n \;\nForty years on\, it's easy to forget that user-centered design and information architecture were o nce disruptive new ideas. Today\, they're both presumed to be kind-of &q uot\;thrown in"\; when UX work is being done. \;\n \;\n"\; Of course we're user centered: that's the U in UX!"\; \;\n \;\ n"\;Of course we did the IA - we've got navbars and a site map\, don 't we?"\; \;\n \;\nBut as Peter Morville notes\, when somethin g is a part of everybody's job\, that thing ends up being nobody's job a nd it does not get done right. \;\n \;\nWhat's the situation aroun d\, and value of\, UCD and IA in contemporary UX practice? Find out in a lively Q&\;A and short presentation on January 28 at Mozilla's offic e in Portland with Dan Klyn from The Understanding Group. There will be food and drink at the event. \;\n \;\nSpoiler: what these things m ean today is amazing\, essential\, transformative and not what you proba bly expect. \;\n \;\n## About Dan \;\n \;\nDan Klyn is co-fo under of The Understanding Group (TUG)\, teaches information architectur e at the University of Michigan School of Information and serves on the board of the IA Institute. He does IA work for clients including Herman Miller and JSTOR and his research focus is also his hero: Richard Saul W urman.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, ia\, information architecture\, U CD\, User Centered Design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250465536 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-it-usable-yet-find-out-about-the-valu e-of-ucd-ia-in-contemporary-ux-tickets-10202918203 SUMMARY:Join IxDA at Mozilla's new office for Dan Klyn's talk "Is It Usab le Yet?" LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140102T003217Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140102T003217Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140102T003328Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465418 DESCRIPTION:Julie (JB) Booth is a veteran UX designer and researcher. Rec ently back at Intel after a 7 year hiatus\, JB is coaching integrating U ser Centered Design into Agile Software development teams. You can find her on Twitter @uxsuccess. Join us for networking and refreshments from 6-6:30p\; talk begins at 6:30p.\n\nTags: meetup:event=154086232\, meetup :group=PDX-UX\, ux\, ixd\, usability\, hci\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250465418 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-UX/events/154086232/ SUMMARY:PDX-UX: Lean UX & Prototype Testing with Julie (JB) Booth LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140110T171609Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140204T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140204T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140110T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012842Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465471 DESCRIPTION:UX Happy Hour returns for its monthly gathering of designers\ , researchers\, developers\, and anyone else interested in chatting abou t user experience! \;\n \;\nAs the name might indicate\, it's just beer and hanging out.* \;\n \;\n \;\n* Beer not required\, can be substituted by other beverages or food.\n\nTags: ux\, user experienc e\, beer\, happy hour\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250465471 URL:http://www.uxhappyhour.com/pdx SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Green Dragon Bistro & Brew Pub: 928 SE 9th Ave.\, Portland Orego n 97214 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T000006Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140205T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140205T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140108T000006Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T215918Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465451 DESCRIPTION:Persona Stories: Weaving Together Qual and Quant for a Richer Picture with Whitney Quesenbery\, WQusability.com \;\n \;\nStorie s have power to add empathy and connection to our work. They can help us learn about people\, culture\, and context—why\, when\, and how our pro ducts might be used—and share this with a design team. Stories permeate UX techniques from user stories to storyboards. They come to full power when used with personas: the persona provides a fully envisioned lead ch aracter for the story\, a perspective through which interactions can be explored\, and a voice for the emotional reactions to design ideas. \ ;\n \;\nCreating stories for personas is a craft. They are not fictio n\, but are grounded in the data and user research that informs the pers ona. They are not fact\, but are imagined events\, shaped to explore pos sibilities. They are realistic\, but not perhaps real\, because they rep resent not just one individual or event\, but something that might happe n\, and that provides insights into a user experience. \;\n \;\nWe ’ll look at some structures that are helpful in crafting persona stories . And at questions like whether to write in first\, second\, or third pe rson—and when each is valuable. We’ll create a quick story and share it\ , showing how impromptu stories can help in design sessions.\n\nTags: co mputer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-ex perience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250465451 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/persona_stories_ weaving_together_qual_and_quant_for_a_richer_picture/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting\, Persona Stories: Weaving Together Qual and Quant for a Richer Picture LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140123T003722Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140215T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140215T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140123T003722Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140125T214303Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465564 DESCRIPTION:World IA Day is a global event aimed at bringing together the information architecture community.  Full day events are taking place i n 24 cities\, 14 countries\, and 6 continents--including Portland\, Oreg on!  Get your tickets for World IA Day PDX early... they will likely sel l out!   After the event\, join PDX-UX for an after party just a few blo cks away with beer\, food\, games\, and networking!\n\nTags: meetup:even t=160085642\, meetup:group=PDX-UX\, ux\, ixd\, ia\, usability\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465564 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-UX/events/160085642/ SUMMARY:World Information Architecture Day After Party LOCATION:OpenSourcery: 1636 NW Lovejoy Street\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140128T160320Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140303T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140303T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140128T160320Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140128T160320Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465585 DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Kevin Lynch's classic The Image Of The Cit y. Although the book is about the design of cities\, it is widely cited in information architecture fields because of the parallels between urba n planning and how we architect information online. \;\n \;\n**If you haven't managed to finish the book before the event\, please feel fr ee to come along and join the discussion**\n\nTags: ux\, user experience \, ia\, information architecture\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250465585 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/uxbookclubpdx/S-CEI30U9Ak SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX discussing Kevin Lynch's The Image Of The CIty LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140205T055401Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140304T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140304T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140205T055401Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012818Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465640 DESCRIPTION:UX Happy Hour is a monthly gathering of designers\, researche rs\, developers\, and anyone else interested in chatting about user expe rience. \;\n \;\nAs the name might indicate\, it's just beer and h anging out! \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\nTo help us get a big enoug h table\, you can optionally RSVP via http://attending.io/events/pdx-ux- happy-hour \;\n \;\nIf you have any questions\, feel free to email elea@in-essence.org.\n\nTags: ux\, happy hour\, beer\, user experience\ , ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465640 URL:http://twitter.com/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Teardrop Cocktail Lounge: 1015 NW Everett St\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T224809Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T224809Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140304T051417Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465603 DESCRIPTION:Show\, Don’t Tell: Storytelling Experience Design in Modern C omics with Mike Lonergan\, Intel \;\n \;\nComics are a collaborati ve storytelling effort—many talented individuals contribute to the succe ss or failure of each comic book\, much as a good design team leverages complementary talents in delivering a stunning product. When their tale nts are combined\, the writer (information architect) and artists (visua l designers) attract attention and deliver the mood and flow (interactio n design) to pull the reader along a highly stylized\, deliberate path. Mike will take you on an illuminating journey of discovery\, highlightin g his favorite design techniques in comics that facilitate not just the mechanics of reading but the pure enjoyment of these colorful stories.&# 13\;\n \;\nAlong the way\, you’ll be granted a tour of comic book sto rytelling techniques that can enrich your design communications such as story boarding\, visual cues and iconography and unique ways to show you r users the happy path without having to tell them.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\ , story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465603 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/show_dont_tell_s torytelling_experience_design_in_modern_comics/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Show\, Don’t Tell: Storytelling Experience Design in Modern Comics LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140306T053230Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140325T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140325T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140306T053230Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140324T194306Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465797 DESCRIPTION:Did you miss last month’s Interaction’14 conference in Amster dam? Yes? Well read on… \;\n \;\nWe’ve watched all 35 hours of vi deo from Interaction’14 and picked out the best of the best to share wit h you at this year’s IxDA PDX conference redux. Yes\, that’s right\, thi s year\, we’re having a movie night! \;\n \;\nDoors open at 6:00 for drinks\, food and conversation. \;\nMovie time starts at 6:45 sh arp. \;\n \;\nAs in previous years\, we are being generously hoste d by Ziba Design\, which means you’ll have a great view of the proceedin gs. \;\n \;\nA huge thank you to Ziba\, WebVisions\, Vitamin T\, a nd Georgetown Brewing. Without them\, we'd all be going home after the e vent hungry and thirsty. \;\n \;\nRegister online:https://www.even tbrite.com/e/ixda-pdx-interaction-conference-redux-tickets-10829731017\n \nTags: ixda\, ux\, interaction design\, user experience\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250465797 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ixda-pdx-interaction-conference-redux-ti ckets-10829731017 SUMMARY:IxDA Portland: Interaction Conference Redux LOCATION:Ziba Design - Auditorium: 810 NW Marshall\, Portland Oregon 9720 9 United States SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140317T073049Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140401T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140401T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140317T073049Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140422T012803Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465849 DESCRIPTION:For April\, we'll have 2 copies each of Lean UX and Designing Multi-Device Experiences to give away\, first come first serve! \;\n \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\nTo help us figure out how much space we need\, you can optionally RSVP. \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\n 3\;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly gathering of designers\, researchers\, d evelopers\, and anyone else interested in chatting about user experience . \;\n \;\nAs the name might indicate\, it's just beer and hanging out!\n\nTags: ux happy hour\, happy hour\, ux\, user experience\, desig n\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465849 URL:http://twitter.com/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:White Owl Social Club: 1305 SE 8th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T225011Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140402T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140402T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140129T225011Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140326T154203Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465604 DESCRIPTION:Ducks\, Dolls &\; Robots: a Genealogy of Socio-Technical A nxieties with Dr. Genevieve Bell\, Intel \;\n \;\nThe introduction s of new technologies are rarely seamless and silent affairs. There are the inevitable boosters and utopian dreamers who will tell us and sell u s on the notion that this new technology will change our lives\, in both big and small ways: we will be cleaner\, safer\, happier\, more efficie nt\, more productive\, and of course\, more modern with all that implies . The message here is everything will be different\, better. There are a lso the equally inevitable naysayers and dystopian dreamers who worry al ong equally familiar but slightly different lines: we will be less socia l\, less secure\, more isolated\, and more homogenous. The message here is everything will be different\, but perhaps not so much better. Of cou rse\, running in between these larger conversations are the practicaliti es of living with new technologies—how much does it cost? where does it live? who should look after it? what will we will do with it? and\, in t he end\, what will we do without it? \;\n \;\nPerhaps it is no sur prise then that we worry\, that new technologies are frequently accompan ied by anxiety\, and sometimes even fear. In this talk\, Genevieve trace s the roots of these hopes\, fears and anxieties back through our histor y with machines—Vaucason’s Duck\, Edison’s Talking Doll\, the tea-cup ro bots of the Edo-period in Japan\, Frankenstein’s monster and Ned Ludd’s polemics are all part of this story. She takes an expansive view\, cross ing cultures and historical periods\, to create a genealogy of our socio -technical anxieties. Ultimately\, she suggests a framework for making s ense of these anxieties\, and in so doing\, a new way of thinking about the next generation of technologies we are designing.\n\nTags: computer\ , ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experienc e\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504656 04 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/ducks_dolls_robo ts_a_genealogy_of_socio-technical_anxieties/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Ducks\, Dolls & Robots: a Genealogy of Socio-Tech nical Anxieties LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140410T222059Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140415T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140415T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140410T222059Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140716T215646Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465997 DESCRIPTION:This is a combo technology and design event!! \;\n \;\n Relaunching the Urban Airship brand was a task that took as much skill a s sending off an actual zeppelin into the skies. Introduced with just as great fanfare\, the Urban Airship experience reached impressive heights . \;\n \;\nIt fell to Portland's own Owen Jones and Partners to re -launch both the brand and the website. They developed a new logo\, exte nsive illustrations\, a robust icon system\, and other secondary brand a ssets. At the same time\, they re-architected their product platform and rewrote almost all of the site content. They then melded the creative w ith a responsive front-end and an Expression Engine back-end to bring th e brand to life. \;\n \;\nHow did they do it? Come find out as the Owen team discusses the challenges of simultaneously handling a company rebrand and website launch. \;\n \;\nRoles: \;\nLucas Swick - Technical Director \;\nJosh Balleza - Art Director \;\n \;\nDig ital Dialogues is an event series developed by AIGA Portland in partners hip with IxDA and sponsored by FILTER and ISITE Design. Each event provi des a sneak peek into a different collaborative case study. \;\nRelau nching the Urban Airship brand was a task that took as much skill as sen ding off an actual zeppelin into the skies. Introduced with just as grea t fanfare\, the Urban Airship experience reached impressive heights.\n\n Tags: ux\, IX\, ixd\, interaction design\, Mobile Design\, branding\, in formation architecture\, Platform Architecture\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250465997 URL:http://aigaportland.org/aiga_event/digital-dialogues-owen-jones-urban -airship-rebrand/ SUMMARY:Digital Dialogues: Owen Jones Urban Airship Rebrand-For tech peop le too! LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140325T032235Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140415T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140415T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140325T032235Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140325T032423Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465904 DESCRIPTION:Join PDX-UX and a diverse panel of user experience designers as we discuss the realities of UX design work and how to prepare for\, c ope with\, and celebrate our growing field. Our panel includes: Derek Ke evil\, Principal UX Design Consultant at The Hat Sharpener Verne Lindner \, Senior Designer at Puppet Labs Søren Muus\, Director of Experience De sign at Urban Airship Paul Souders\, Director of Design at OpenSourcery Networking and refreshments start at 6p and the panel starts at 6:30p.   Co-organizer Tom Quick will lead the discussion with plenty of time for questions at the end.  Just starting out or want to learn more about a c areer in UX?  Check out the User Experience Careers report by PDX-UX mem ber Susan Farrell and UX pioneer\, Jakob Nielsen.\n\nTags: meetup:event= 173238912\, meetup:group=PDX-UX\, ux\, ixd\, design\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250465904 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-UX/events/173238912/ SUMMARY:Designing a UX Career Panel LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140318T005830Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140510 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140507 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140318T005830Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140318T005830Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465861 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, May 7\, 2014 at 9am through Friday\, May 9\, 2014 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nWebVisions explores the f uture of web and mobile design\, UX\, digital media and technology with a badass lineup of speakers: Maria Giudice (Facebook)\, Tomer Sharon (Go ogle)\, Internet legend Tim Bray\, Brian David Johnson (author and Intel futurist)\, John Carlin (Funny Garbage) and more! \;\n \;\n**Earl y Bird rates end March 26!** \;\n \;\n[Register today!](http://web visions.strangertickets.com/events/10352890/webvisions-portland) \;\n \n\nTags: design\, technology\, digital media\, ux\, interaction\, strat egy\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465861 URL:http://www.webvisionsevent.com SUMMARY:WebVisions PDX LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center: 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T185857Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140507T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140507T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T185857Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T185857Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465809 DESCRIPTION:Speaking the Language of Meta-Principles: Consistency\, Hiera rchy\, and Personality with Deborah Levinson\, Nimble Partners \;\n&# 13\;\nWhen designing or redesigning an application\, Nimble Partners foc uses on three core principles: consistency\, hierarchy\, and personality . We can think of these principles as if they’re part of a language. Con sistency and hierarchy are the grammar people learn while using an appli cation: the basic elements that define how a language is spoken. The “wo rds” we speak—that is\, the visual design characteristics we choose to c onvey a message—create an application’s personality. These principles ar e so fundamental to creating successful interfaces that we call them “me ta-principles.” While technology that affects interfaces changes\, the u nderlying meta-principles hold true. \;\n \;\nNimble Partners arri ved at these three meta-principles after years of heuristic reviews\, us ability studies\, and informal observation of digital applications. In t his talk\, Deborah will introduce these principles and show how they app ly in examples\, including a case study redesign of a web and mobile app lication to help users track diet and exercise.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, st ory telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465809 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/speaking_the_lan guage_of_meta-principles_consistency_hierarchy_and_personal/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Speaking the Language of Meta-Principles: Consist ency\, Hierarchy\, and Personality LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140415T034716Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140508T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140508T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140415T034716Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140430T020834Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466021 DESCRIPTION:For May\, we'll be giving some UX love to Northeast for the f irst time! To help us figure out how much space we might need\, you can optionally RSVP. \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\nUX Happy Hour is a mo nthly gathering of designers\, researchers\, developers\, and anyone els e interested in chatting about user experience. \;\n \;\nAs the na me indicates\, it's just beer and hanging out!\n\nTags: ux happy hour\, ux\, happy hour\, user experience\, design\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250466021 URL:http://tiny.cc/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour\, Portland LOCATION:Bye and Bye: 1011 NE Alberta St\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140314T140910Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140513T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140513T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140314T140910Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140314T140910Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465838 DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss George Lakoff's classic Metaphors We Live By. \;\n \;\nThis is a book that changed people's understanding o f metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor\, the authors explain\, is a fundamental mechanism of mind\, one that allows us to us e what we know about our physical and social experience to provide under standing of countless other subjects. \;\n \;\nSound interesting? Then come along and talk! Also: there will be beer :) \;\n \;\n**I f you haven't managed to finish the book before the event\, please feel free to come along and join the discussion.**\n\nTags: ux\, user experie nce\, books\, reading\, metaphor\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250465838 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/uxbookclubpdx/mrxbXtAVvCc SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX discussing George Lakoff's Metaphors We Live By LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140406T021402Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140515T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140515T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140406T021402Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140513T212719Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465974 DESCRIPTION:##**“USER EXPERIENCE – WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?”**## \;\n \ ;\n##**PDMA Learning and Networking Event**## \;\n \;\n##**Thursda y\, May 15\, 2014**## \;\n \;\n##**6:00 - 8:00 PM**## \;\n \ ;\n \;\nJoin PDMA for an interactive discussion with seasoned local D esigners and Product Managers on how their experiences at the junction b etween design and product have driven business results. What do Product Managers need to know about UX and how do Product Managers and UX Design ers effectively work together? How can Product Managers incorporate best UX practices into their daily lives? We hope you can join us to explore this exciting topic! \;\n \;\n###**Panelists:**### \;\n \;\ n \;\n###**Clodine Mallinckrodt—Manager of Planning Analytics\,**###& #13\;\n \;\n###**Providence Health and Services**### \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nClodine is passionate about the communication and architecture of information - especially in the design and delivery of tech-based produ cts and services. From Wall Street to MarCom Way\, Clodine's varied back ground spans agency-based\, vendor-side and strategy consulting work. He r career has touched: \;\n•Data and Business Intelligence \;\n•Int eractive Media and eLearning \;\n•Web App &\; Software Development \;\n•Localization \;\n•Program &\; Change Management \;\n•M anagement Consulting \;\n \;\nCurrently\, Clodine is Manager of Pl anning Analytics at Providence Health &\; Services\, one of the top 2 0 integrated healthcare delivery systems in the U.S. Her specialized tea m delivers both quantitative and qualitative Market Intelligence in supp ort of Oregon Region Strategic &\; Business Planning. This work suppo rts the organization's response to healthcare transformation. She is als o helping to develop Providence Consumer Segments\, and is a GE-certifie d Change Facilitator. As of 2014\, Clodine is Program Co-Chair for CHIFO O.org\, the Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon. \;\n \;\n# ##**Margi Waite – Senior Product Manager\, ADP Dealer Services**### \ ;\n \;\nIn her current role as Product Owner at ADP Dealer Services\, Margi is responsible for delivering Common Services for new products be ing introduced in 2014. In this role Margi partners with UX every step o f the way from research to design to UX testing and application developm ent. Margi has over fifteen years’ background managing B2B products incl uding CRM\, ERP\, and Financial Services software\, and has always been a strong advocate of UX as she considers it essential to the success of her Products. \;\n \;\n###**Mike Lonergan -- Interaction Designer and Systems Engineer**### \;\n###**Intel Security Group**### \;\n& #13\;\nMike is an Interaction Designer\, Product Owner and Systems Engin eer for a suite of business apps in the Intel Security Group at Intel. H e handles the requirements\, mockups\, prioritization and acceptance tes ting for all aspects of the site design\, and factors every user's needs in the interactions\, information and visuals that help them achieve th eir goals. Mike designs apps and processes down to the least cripplingly necessary overhead\, and dreams of the day when his smartphone will rec ognize him half as well as his dog. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n###** Schedule:**### \;\n \;\n \;\n6:00 – 6:30pm: Gathering / Network ing / Refreshments** \;\n \;\n6:30 – 6:45pm: Announcements (upcomi ng events\, who’s hiring\, etc.) \;\n \;\n6:45 – 7:30pm: Panel Dis cussion \;\n \;\n7:30 – 7:45pm: Q&\;A / Open discussion \;\n \;\n7:45 – 8:00pm: Networking \;\n \;\n###**Cost:**### \;\n \;\n$10 on-line registration prior to the event ** \;\n \;\n$1 5 at the door \;\n \;\nA discount is available for PDMA members.&# 13\;\n \;\nTo register online\, click the website above \;\n \; \n \;\n** Note: This is a no-host event. The complete Lucky Lab food and drink menu is available. Grab a cold ale &\; bite to eat - and br ing a friend or colleague to add to the discussion! \;\n \;\nThe P roduct Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier glob al advocate for product development and management professionals. The Or egon chapter's mission is to help local professionals and organizations to identify\, develop\, and launch more innovative and profitable produc ts and services through cross-industry collaboration\, thought leadershi p\, and the sharing of best practices and practical knowledge. For more information about the Oregon Chapter of the PDMA\, please contact: David Nash\, Chapter President\, at president-oregon@pdma.org. \;\n \;\ nWe encourage everyone in Oregon who is interested in the Product Develo pment Manager's Association to become a member of the National PDMA. For a great explanation on the benefits of membership in the PDMA\, click [ ] (http://www.pdma.org/p/cm/ld/fid=171).\n\nTags: user experience\, prod uct management\, design\, planning\, ux\, marketing\, analytics\, engine ering\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465974 URL:http://www.pdma.org/e/in/eid=258 SUMMARY:PDMA Learning and Networking Event -- “USER EXPERIENCE: WHAT’S TH E BIG DEAL?” LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Beer Hall: 1945 NW Quimby\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140509T205209Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140529T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140529T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140509T205209Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140509T205254Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466186 DESCRIPTION:Want some expert eyes on your UX portfolio?   Join us for a p ortfolio review session where you can get valuable feedback on your UX p ortfolio\, resume\, or case studies from UX hiring experts.\n\nTags: mee tup:event=181488452\, meetup:group=pdx_UX\, ux\, ixd\, research\, design \, ia\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466186 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdx_UX/events/181488452/ SUMMARY:UX Portfolio Review LOCATION:Thetus Corporation: 34 NW 1st Ave\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T190125Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140604T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140604T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T190125Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140512T185156Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465810 DESCRIPTION:Epic FAIL: Takeways from the War Stories Project \;\nwith Steve Portigal\, Portigal Consulting \;\n \;\nAfter nearly two yea rs in gathering War Stories about the unusual\, comic\, tragic and other wise astonishing things that happen in fieldwork\, Portigal Consulting h as amassed a compelling archive about the user research experience. Whil e it’s common for the members of any group to share stories of their adv entures\, the user research community hasn’t supported this well. For a practice that feels misunderstood by others\, there’s pressure to only s hare successes. Yet the confidence to share the honest and human messine ss of this work can help develop the skill and even prestige of the comm unity. \;\n \;\nIn this presentation\, Steve will review some of t he stories collected\, highlight some of the patterns revealed by the st ories\, and suggest some of the lessons that we can take away. We’ll als o feature live storytelling from a couple of local user researchers\, sh aring their own War Stories. Meanwhile\, we invite you to contribute you r own fieldwork War Story (about contextual research only\, please) here .\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chi foo\, user-experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250465810 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/epic_fail_takewa ys_from_the_war_stories_project/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Epic FAIL: Takeways from the War Stories Project LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140527T001634Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140610T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140610T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140527T001634Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140527T001708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466311 DESCRIPTION:For June\, we'll return to Southeast. To help us figure out h ow much space we might need\, you can optionally RSVP. \;\n \;\n-- - \;\n \;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly gathering of designers\, res earchers\, developers\, and anyone else interested in chatting about use r experience. \;\n \;\nAs the name indicates\, it's just beer and hanging out!\n\nTags: ux happy hour\, ux\, happy hour\, beer\, design\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466311 URL:http://tiny.cc/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:The Sweet Hereafter: 3326 Southeast Belmont Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140605T193643Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140625T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140625T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140605T193643Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140605T193720Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466397 DESCRIPTION:Everyone is talking about "\;Lean UX"\; -- the last t ime Julie 'JB' Booth was with us\, we did some really fast prototyping.  This time we are going to back up a bit and work on writing simple\, cl ear\, testable statements about our users\, needs\, features and usages.   Julie 'JB' Booth is a UX geek who is so into providing value to users that it borders on obsession.  Currently at Intel\, JB is bringing user centered design into Agile product development teams.\n\nTags: meetup:e vent=187383582\, meetup:group=pdx_UX\, ux\, ixd\, agile\, UCD\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466397 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdx_UX/events/187383582/ SUMMARY:Design as Experiment: Writing Awesome UX Hypotheses LOCATION:OpenSourcery: 1636 NW Lovejoy Street\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140619T191756Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140625T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140625T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140619T191756Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140619T191756Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466517 DESCRIPTION:Everyone is talking about "\;Lean UX"\; -- the last t ime Julie 'JB' Booth was with us\, we did some really fast prototyping. This time we are going to back up a bit and work on writing simple\, cl ear\, testable statements about our users\, needs\, features and usages. \;\n \;\nJulie 'JB' Booth is a UX geek who is so into providing value to users that it borders on obsession. Currently at Intel\, JB i s bringing user centered design into Agile product development teams.\n\ nTags: ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466517 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdx_UX/events/187383582/ SUMMARY:Design as Experiment: Writing Awesome UX Hypotheses LOCATION:OpenSourcery: 1636 NW Lovejoy Street\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140609T215007Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140626T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140626T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140609T215007Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140626T182123Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466416 DESCRIPTION:## LOCATION CHANGE: because of the rain\, we're moving indoor s to the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne. \;\n \;\nTake an evening to rela x and join us for the second UX BBQ at Colonel Summer's Park. We'll be t rading summer adventure stories and yes\, nerding out on UX too. And thi s time\, we'll try not to get shut down by the fire department. \;\n& #13\;\n## Bring \;\n* Food &\; drinks for yourself or to share \;\n* Blankets or chairs\, if you like \;\n* Kids \;\n* Dogs \; \n* Friends \;\n \;\n## We'll have \;\n* A barbecue for use by all \;\n* Some basic BBQ grub \;\n* Coolers and ice \;\n \;\ n## Details \;\n* Thursday\, June 26th \;\n* 5pm - 8pm \;\n* Co lonel Summers Park (Look for us in the SW corner closest to SE 17th and Taylor)\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, bbq\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250466416 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/ixdapdx SUMMARY:UX un-BBQ LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140626T024655Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140707T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140707T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140626T024655Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140626T024655Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466567 DESCRIPTION:It's July\, and you've just gotten back from your long weeken d. Because we're all nerds UX-loving people\, let's head to Dig a Pony a nd share some beverages and laughs. \;\n \;\nTo help us figure out how much space we might need\, you can RSVP. (But it's totally optional and you can just drop on by\, impromptu.) \;\n \;\n--- \;\n 3\;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly event open to anyone interested in talki ng about user experience design. \;\n \;\nThere are no talks or pr esentations\; it's just a casual gathering of designers\, researchers\, developers\, and more! \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, ux happy hour\, happy hour\ , beer\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466567 URL:http://tiny.cc/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Dig A Pony: 736 SE Grand Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T190339Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140709T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140709T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140310T190339Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140609T220140Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465811 DESCRIPTION:Give Dimensions\, a Face\, and a Beating Heart to Projects Th rough Storytelling with Leah Noble Davidson\, LeahNobleDavidson.com \ ;\n \;\nSince qualitative research\, or market research\, can largely be spit out by a computer\, we’ll take a look at how one can move beyon d big data and do what a computer cannot do—go inside the head of a pers on and learn about their motivations and goals. Humanity’s experience is constantly shifting and so is the motivation behind our fears and goals \, and that shift changes how we experience and use things. Story allows one to put a finger on that pulse. Story gets right to the bottom of th ings\, it uncovers how the user will actually use the product in this ti me/place\, how they will experience it in their lives\, in their own hom e/office etc. Story is research above market “fill in the blank” researc h. It exposes rituals\, and when one works to streamline those rituals\, innovation enters. Discovering this level of story has another great be nefit: it can be used to created scene stealing pitches in front of clie nts. One can stand in front a user or a client and paint out the story o f how this will be a great new part of their lives.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\ , story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465811 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/give_dimensions_ a_face_and_a_beating_heart_to_projects_through_storytelling/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Give Dimensions\, a Face\, and a Beating Heart to Projects Through Storytelling LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140610T021952Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140710T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140710T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140610T021952Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140610T021952Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466422 DESCRIPTION:Come along and talk to Sam Ladner\, the author of the super-u seful and well-received new book\, [*Practical Ethnography: A Guide to D oing Ethnography in the Private Sector*](http://www.practicalethnography .com/). \;\n \;\nSam's book is aimed at two groups of people: \ ;\n \;\n1. Social scientists who want to adapt their academic skills to the private sector\, either to find a full-time job or to practice as an independent researcher\; and \;\n2. Designers and researchers alr eady working in the private sector who may not have formal training in e thnography. \;\n \;\nSam is based in Seattle but is coming to Port land to talk to us. Don't miss this opportunity to talk about the resear ch skills that are so critical in creating successful products. \;\n& #13\;\n**Note: if you haven't finished the book\, please still come alon g and join the conversation**\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, ethnograph y\, research\, books\, reading\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250466422 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:Come and talk to Sam Ladner\, the author of "Practical Ethnograph y: A Guide to Doing Ethnography in the Private Sector" LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140801T013016Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140812T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140812T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140801T013016Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140801T013016Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466750 DESCRIPTION:August means we're rotating back to the Pearl! Come hang out with a bunch of UXers (or UX enthusiasts) and enjoy some tasty beverages after work. \;\n \;\nTo help us figure out how big a table we nee d at Bluehour\, you can optionally RSVP. \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \ ;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly event open to anyone interested in talking about user experience design. There are no talks or presentations\; it’ s just a casual gathering of designers\, researchers\, developers\, and more!\n\nTags: ux happy hour\, ux\, design\, happy hour\, beer\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466750 URL:http://tiny.cc/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:The Bluehour Restaurant: 250 NW 13th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140727T180328Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140904T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140904T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140727T180328Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140727T180328Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466707 DESCRIPTION:We're following on from July's excellent discussion on Sam La dner's *Practical Ethnography: A Guide to Doing Ethnography in the Priva te Sector* with a classic from sociologist Erving Goffman. \;\n \; \n*"\;Interaction Ritual - Essays on Face-to-Face Behavior"\;* i s one of several classic books by Goffman\, and one that is studied by U X researchers. The book is a collection of six essays: "\;On Face-wo rk"\;\, "\;Embarrassment and Social Organization"\;\, "\ ;The Nature of Deference and Demeanor"\;\, "\;Alienation from In teraction"\;\, "\;Mental Symptoms and Public Order"\;\, and "\;Where the Action Is"\;. If you want to brush up on your under standing of people\, this is one of the books for you. \;\n \;\nIf you haven't finished the book\, but still want to come along and talk\, the please do—we'd love to see you.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, boo ks\, reading\, research\, sociology\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250466707 SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX is talking about Erving Goffman's classic "Inter action Ritual - Essays on Face-to-Face Behavior" LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140903T194603Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140908T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140903T194603Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140903T194603Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466924 DESCRIPTION:## Programmers Can UX Too ## \;\n \;\nProgrammers have a bad reputation when it comes to UX\, but it’s time to set the record s traight: It isn’t because we don’t care! It’s because we fall in the tra p of thinking we can design a user interface and write it at the same ti me when\, the truth is\, these processes require different kinds of thin king. But learning how to unlock that part of your brain is worth it– an d you’ll be surprised at what you already know. From one developer to an other\, this talk will discuss why you should think critically about the interfaces you write and give you some strategies you can start applyin g right away. \;\n \;\nThis talk is aimed at developers\, both fro nt-end and server-side\, who implement user interfaces but may not have training in UX. And the truth is\, ALL programmers implement user interf aces\; sometimes the user is another developer (in the case of an API) o r a more advanced user (for a command-line tool)\, but all software has its users. \;\n \;\n*Doors will open at 5:30\, and the presentatio n will begin right at 6p. The food and drinks are provided by Bellagios and New Relic.* \;\n \;\n**Please RSVP via Eventbrite [HERE](http: //bit.ly/1qp19iL)** \;\n \;\n*Eryn O'Neil is a PHP web developer ( LAMP\, naturally) and technical lead at Clockwork Active Media in Minnea polis\, MN. There\, she has worked on everything from e-commerce to onli ne promotions to building a CMS. Her philosophy? Simple: Write software that’s easy to maintain and even easier to use. Based in Saint Paul\, MN \, Eryn spends most of her free time swing and blues dancing\, rock clim bing\, and wishing it weren’t snowing.* \;\n \;\n› FutureTalk is b rought to you by [New Relic](http://www.newrelic.com) in collaboration w ith [TAO](http://www.techoregon.org)\n\nTags: new\, relic\, futuretalk\, tech\, developer\, programmer\, ux\, design\, user\, interface\, front- end\, server-side\, api\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50466924 SUMMARY:FutureTalk Summer Series with Eryn O'Neil LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053849Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140910T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140910T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053849Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053849Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466815 DESCRIPTION:Lost But Not Forgetten: The Thanhouser Studio \;\nNed Than houser\, Thanhouser Films \;\n \;\nFilm history has forgotten the pioneering productions created by the Thanhouser studio that operated in New Rochelle\, New York during the birth of cinema in America. From 191 0 to 1917 the Thanhouser studio produced and released more than 1\,000 f ilms\, of which some 220 have survived. Reconstructing the history of hi s grandfather’s studio and the stories behind key executives\, actors\, technicians\, directors\, and the films they made has been Ned Thanhouse r’s focus for more than 25 years. He will share these stories\, as well as the challenges posed by decades of changing video technology and the surprising results of making the films available for free online. \;\ n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nNed Thanhouser (@nthanhou) is the gran dson of silent film pioneers Gertrude and Edwin Thanhouser and is presid ent of Thanhouser Company Film Preservation\, Inc.\, a 501(c)(3) non-pro fit corporation. Since 1986\, he has been actively involved in the resea rch\, acquisition\, preservation and publication of the history\, surviv ing films\, and related ephemera from the Thanhouser studio that operate d in New Rochelle\, NY from 1909 to 1918. He is a member of Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) and the Society of Cinema and Media St udies (SCMS) and has presented and published research papers at the SCMS conferences (2005\, 2013)\, the AMIA Journal The Moving Image (2011)\, the Women and the Silent Screen conference (2006)\, and the Domitor conf erence (2012). He is also co-founder and vice-president of the Internati onal Youth Silent Film Festival which organizes competitions for filmmak ers age 20 and under to create modern versions of silent films.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user -experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/event s/1250466815 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/lost_but_not_for gotten_the_thanhouser_studio/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Lost But Not Forgotten: The Thanhouser Studio LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140710T171507Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140917T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140917T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140710T171507Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140716T215646Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466628 DESCRIPTION:Since the Era of Flash\, web animation has had a bad reputati on: distracting\, baroque\, decorative\, flash without substance. But wi th web and mobile sites adopting increasingly app-like interfaces\, anim ation has become mission-critical to optimizing the user’s experience.&# 13\;\n \;\nLearn the science behind “tweening” and offloading mental models to the visual cortex. \;\nDiscover the secrets animation studi os use to coordinate massive efforts when designing in the 4th dimension . \;\nSee all seven animation techniques working together on actual w eb sites people use today. \;\nRachel Nabors has traveled the world s preading the philosophy and techniques behind web animation\, and she’s bringing it home to Portland. \;\n \;\nOur Presenter\, Rachel Nabo rs \;\n \;\nRachel Nabors is an interaction developer\, award-winn ing cartoonist\, and host of the Infinite Canvas Screencast. She deftly blends the art of traditional storytelling with digital media to “tell b etter stories through code” at her interaction studio\, Tin Magpie. You can catch up with her at rachelnabors.com.\n\nTags: refreshPDX\, animati on\, ux\, isite\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466628 URL:http://rfrshpdx.org/animation-future-ux/ SUMMARY:Animation and the Future of UX! LOCATION:ISITE Design : 2030 NW Pettygrove Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140901T045252Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140918T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140918T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140901T045252Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140901T045252Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466913 DESCRIPTION:For Sept\, we're going gluten-free at Ground Breaker (formerl y known as Harvester) Gastropub in Southeast. \;\n \;\nTo help us figure out how much space we need\, you can optionally RSVP. \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly event open to anyone i nterested in talking about user experience design. There are no talks or presentations\; it’s just a casual gathering of designers\, researchers \, developers\, and more!\n\nTags: ux happy hour\, happy hour\, ux\, bee r\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466913 URL:http://tiny.cc/uxhappyhour SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Harvester / Ground Breaker Gastropub: 2030 SE 7th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053134Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141005T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141005T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053134Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053134Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466811 DESCRIPTION:Fieldwork for Human Computer Interaction: A 4-Part Workshop o n Ethnographically-Informed Fieldwork \;\n \;\nSara Bly and Franço ise Brun-Cottan \;\n \;\nA growing number of Human-Computer Intera ction (HCI) researchers and practitioners use the results of fieldwork t o guide the design and evaluate the user experience of interactive syste ms and technologies. Why? Because data about real people in real situati ons spurs creativity and innovation around practical challenges\, result ing in more useful and usable artifacts. \;\n \;\nFieldwork for HC I typically consists of firsthand observations made in the naturally occ urring environment of use (as opposed to studies performed in a controll ed environment). Many techniques are adapted from anthropology – particu larly ethnography. \;\n \;\nAs the mobile app and manufacturing in dustries grow in Oregon\, UX designers are increasingly recruited from o ut-of-state. The Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon - CHIFOO - r ecognizes a local need for more basic training in this area. \;\n \;\nWorkshop Format \;\nThis practicum is a new offering by CHIFOO\, separate from the popular monthly guest lecture series. Developed with i ndustry experts Sara Bly and Françoise Brun-Cottan\, this unique pilot p rogram serves as a first test model for future educational programs by C HIFOO. \;\n \;\nTo conduct fieldwork well\, the researcher needs t he knowledge\, ability and access to observe the activities and complexi ties of people within the context of their day-to-day pursuits. This mak es it difficult to practice in a classroom-only or online environment. T he methodology is best learned by apprenticeship and experience. \;\n \;\nEach session builds on the prior one. Participants are expected to attend three private classroom sessions\, to complete group assignmen ts in between\, and to ‘report out’ on the experience in teams at the la st session\, an open CHIFOO event. Sessions will be held: \;\n \;\ n* Sunday\, October 5\, 12-4 pm \;\n* Wednesday\, October 15 6-9 pm&# 13\;\n* Wednesday\, October 29\, 6-9 pm \;\n* Wednesday\, November 12 \, 6-9 pm \;\n \;\nWho Should Participate? \;\nThe practicum is tailored especially towards locals who seek a better command and unders tanding of the skills utilized by User Experience Analysts\, Design Engi neers\, and Interaction Designers. \;\n \;\nTo make the learning e xperience as rich\, collaborative and personalized as possible\, the # o f participants is capped at 16. Group exercises are designed to be compl eted in teams of 2-4. \;\n \;\nAbout the Instructors \;\n \; \nDr. Sara Bly – Head Instructor – Sara Bly has been an active researche r and practitioner in qualitative user studies for more than 25 years. E thnographically-informed fieldwork is a major component of her user expe rience studies\, which focus on understanding the context of an activity as well as the specific user task. During Sara’s tenure at the Xerox Pa lo Alto Research Center\, she served on multi-disciplinary teams with an thropologists\, designers\, and computer scientists. Sara has worked in a variety of companies and development teams\, and has experience teachi ng user study techniques for both industry and academia. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from University of California\, Davis. Currently Sa ra Bly lives in Oregon and consults nationally. \;\n \;\nFrancoise Brun-Cottan\, Phd – Instructor - Anthropologist Francoise Brun-Cottan s pent over a decade as a Work Place Ethnographer and Interaction Analyst with Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center). Specialties include: \;\ n \;\nIntegration of ethnographic insights with engineering research\ , product/services development and design to inform innovation. \;\nE thnography - Observation and interviewing\, analysis and representations of work practices and user experience. Video ethnography \;\nConvers ation and Interaction Analysis \;\nWork Practice and Participatory De sign Studies. \;\nCurrently Francoise Brun-Cottan consults for librar ies\, government agencies\, large corporations and research agencies. 3\;\n \;\nClodine Mallinckrodt – Facilitator – From Wall Street to Ma rCom Way\, Clodine Mallinckrodt’s varied background spans the early days of interactive multimedia and distance learning to data security and st rategy consulting. Currently\, Clodine is Manager of Ambulatory Reportin g &\; Analytics for Providence Health &\; Services\, where she enj oys enabling analyst teams to deliver data visualization and exploration tools to healthcare executives throughout the west. She helped develop new Providence Consumer Segments\, is a GE-certified Change Facilitator\ , and trained in Lean. Based in Portland\, OR\, Clodine Mallinckrodt is Program Co-Chair for CHIFOO. \;\n \;\n \;\nRegister Online \ ;\nBe an Early Bird! Get the best price by registering before August 20. \n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chif oo\, user-experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250466811 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/fieldwork_for_hu man_computer_interaction_workshop/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Workshop: Fieldwork 4 Human Computer Interaction (1 of 4) LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T052637Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141008T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141008T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T052637Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T052637Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466810 DESCRIPTION:Art of Articulation \;\nwith Lee Fain\, Electrolux \;\n \;\nProducts\, services and technology have a political gauntlet to conquer before they make their first appearance in the marketplace. Ofte n the first line of defense in a corporate environment is the internal a udience and invested key stakeholders. \;\n \;\nDeveloping the sol ution is not enough. How you communicate the idea is just as important a s the solution itself. Communicating your approach at the right time wit h the right mediums\, and using the right level of fidelity to motivate the audience into action is an art. One needs to be an effective persuad er. One needs to be a provocateur. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \ ;\nLee Fain (@houseoffain) leverages the process of design provocation t o develop compelling stories of technology while building deeper relatio nships within 3M’s culture of innovation. He currently leads design-cent ric initiatives for 3M’s Electronics &\; Energy Business Group based in Saint Paul\, MN. His expertise is in contextualizing material science solutions through the tools of design and articulating big stories of i nnovation with high fidelity video productions. \;\n \;\nBefore th is role\, Lee was a strategic designer within 3M’s Consumer Business Gro up where he developed product design strategies for brands including Pos t-it and Scotch. His experience over the past 10 years ranged from websi te development for the US Air Force in Aviano\, Italy to appliance desig n for General Electric to expanding intellectual property claims on emer ging technologies. Most recently his design thinking was highlighted in a book titled: Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of Wha t Works (Columbia University Press). \;\n \;\nLee Fain received a Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from the Savannah College of Ar t and Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Campbell Univ ersity in North Carolina. He lives in Saint Paul\, Minnesota enjoying it s tropical climate with his wife and two children.\n\nTags: computer\, u x\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466810 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/art_of_articulat ion/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Art of Articulation LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053209Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141015T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141015T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053209Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053209Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466812 DESCRIPTION:Fieldwork for Human Computer Interaction: A 4-Part Workshop o n Ethnographically-Informed Fieldwork \;\n \;\nA growing number of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers and practitioners use the results of fieldwork to guide the design and evaluate the user experienc e of interactive systems and technologies. Why? Because data about real people in real situations spurs creativity and innovation around practic al challenges\, resulting in more useful and usable artifacts. \;\n&# 13\;\nFieldwork for HCI typically consists of firsthand observations mad e in the naturally occurring environment of use (as opposed to studies p erformed in a controlled environment). Many techniques are adapted from anthropology – particularly ethnography. \;\n \;\nAs the mobile ap p and manufacturing industries grow in Oregon\, UX designers are increas ingly recruited from out-of-state. The Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon - CHIFOO - recognizes a local need for more basic training in this area. \;\n \;\nWorkshop Format \;\nThis practicum is a new offering by CHIFOO\, separate from the popular monthly guest lecture se ries. Developed with industry experts Sara Bly and Françoise Brun-Cottan \, this unique pilot program serves as a first test model for future edu cational programs by CHIFOO. \;\n \;\nTo conduct fieldwork well\, the researcher needs the knowledge\, ability and access to observe the a ctivities and complexities of people within the context of their day-to- day pursuits. This makes it difficult to practice in a classroom-only or online environment. The methodology is best learned by apprenticeship a nd experience. \;\n \;\nEach session builds on the prior one. Part icipants are expected to attend three private classroom sessions\, to co mplete group assignments in between\, and to ‘report out’ on the experie nce in teams at the last session\, an open CHIFOO event. Sessions will b e held: \;\n \;\nSunday\, October 5\, 12-4 pm \;\nWednesday\, O ctober 15 6-9 pm \;\nWednesday\, October 29\, 6-9 pm \;\nWednesday \, November 12\, 6-9 pm \;\n \;\nWho Should Participate? \;\nTh e practicum is tailored especially towards locals who seek a better comm and and understanding of the skills utilized by User Experience Analysts \, Design Engineers\, and Interaction Designers. \;\n \;\nTo make the learning experience as rich\, collaborative and personalized as poss ible\, the # of participants is capped at 16. Group exercises are design ed to be completed in teams of 2-4. \;\n \;\nAbout the Instructors \;\n \;\nDr. Sara Bly – Head Instructor – Sara Bly has been an ac tive researcher and practitioner in qualitative user studies for more th an 25 years. Ethnographically-informed fieldwork is a major component of her user experience studies\, which focus on understanding the context of an activity as well as the specific user task. During Sara’s tenure a t the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center\, she served on multi-disciplinary teams with anthropologists\, designers\, and computer scientists. Sara has worked in a variety of companies and development teams\, and has exp erience teaching user study techniques for both industry and academia. S he holds a PhD in Computer Science from University of California\, Davis . Currently Sara Bly lives in Oregon and consults nationally. \;\n 3\;\nFrancoise Brun-Cottan\, Phd – Instructor - Anthropologist Francoise Brun-Cottan spent over a decade as a Work Place Ethnographer and Intera ction Analyst with Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center). Specialties i nclude: \;\n \;\nIntegration of ethnographic insights with enginee ring research\, product/services development and design to inform innova tion. \;\nEthnography - Observation and interviewing\, analysis and r epresentations of work practices and user experience. Video ethnography& #13\;\nConversation and Interaction Analysis \;\nWork Practice and Pa rticipatory Design Studies. \;\nCurrently Francoise Brun-Cottan consu lts for libraries\, government agencies\, large corporations and researc h agencies. \;\n \;\nClodine Mallinckrodt – Facilitator – From Wal l Street to MarCom Way\, Clodine Mallinckrodt’s varied background spans the early days of interactive multimedia and distance learning to data s ecurity and strategy consulting. Currently\, Clodine is Manager of Ambul atory Reporting &\; Analytics for Providence Health &\; Services\, where she enjoys enabling analyst teams to deliver data visualization a nd exploration tools to healthcare executives throughout the west. She h elped develop new Providence Consumer Segments\, is a GE-certified Chang e Facilitator\, and trained in Lean. Based in Portland\, OR\, Clodine Ma llinckrodt is Program Co-Chair for CHIFOO. \;\n \;\n \;\nRegist er Online \;\nBe an Early Bird! Get the best price by registering bef ore August 20.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, p ortland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250466812 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/fieldwork_for_hu man_computer_interaction_workshop/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Workshop: Fieldwork 4 Human Computer Interaction (2 of 4) LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140926T202253Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141019 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141017 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140926T202253Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140926T202253Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467051 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Friday\, October 17\, 2014 at 8am throug h Saturday\, October 18\, 2014 at 2pm.\n\nDescription:\nCrowdSource Summ it\, presented by the Higher Education Web Professionals Association\, i s a new conference for college and university students who want to explo re the many possibilities that "\;working on the Web"\; encompas ses. \;\n \;\nWe'll focus on the multidisciplinary nature of Web w ork\, moving beyond the tools and the technology to look at the human si de of creating online experiences. We'll look at the WHY. \;\n \;\ n####Strong speakers \;\nSession topics include accessibility\, usabi lity\, user experience\, mobile interfaces\, content strategy and how th e web is being used to conquer the digital divide. \;\n \;\n####Re gistration \;\nRegistration is only $50 and includes a t-shirt\, a ke ynote\, several really amazing sessions\, and great networking opportuni ties. There are hotel rooms available to make attending the Saturday ses sions easier! \;\n \;\n####Discounts available \;\nGroup disco unts are available\; email crowdsource@highedweb.org for details. \;\ n\n\nTags: higher education\, college\, students\, web\, communications\ , design\, programming\, ux\, usability\, accessibility\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250467051 URL:http://crowdsource.highedweb.org/ SUMMARY:CrowdSource Summit: A conference for emerging web professionals LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel on the River\, Jantzen Beach: 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland OR 97217 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141012T002848Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141022T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141022T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141012T002848Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141012T002848Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467138 DESCRIPTION:It's October and we're reconvening at Dig A Pony! \;\n \;\nTo help us figure out how much space we need\, you can optionally RS VP. \;\n \;\n--- \;\n \;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly event o pen to anyone interested in talking about user experience design. There are no talks or presentations\; it’s just a small casual gathering of de signers\, researchers\, developers\, and more!\n\nTags: ux happy hour\, ux\, user experience\, design\, beer\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250467138 URL:http://attending.io/events/uxhh-1014 SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Dig A Pony: 736 SE Grand Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053426Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141029T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141029T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053426Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053426Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466813 DESCRIPTION:Fieldwork for Human Computer Interaction: A 4-Part Workshop o n Ethnographically-Informed Fieldwork \;\n \;\nSara Bly and Franço ise Brun-Cottan \;\n \;\nA growing number of Human-Computer Intera ction (HCI) researchers and practitioners use the results of fieldwork t o guide the design and evaluate the user experience of interactive syste ms and technologies. Why? Because data about real people in real situati ons spurs creativity and innovation around practical challenges\, result ing in more useful and usable artifacts. \;\n \;\nFieldwork for HC I typically consists of firsthand observations made in the naturally occ urring environment of use (as opposed to studies performed in a controll ed environment). Many techniques are adapted from anthropology – particu larly ethnography. \;\n \;\nAs the mobile app and manufacturing in dustries grow in Oregon\, UX designers are increasingly recruited from o ut-of-state. The Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon - CHIFOO - r ecognizes a local need for more basic training in this area. \;\n \;\nWorkshop Format \;\nThis practicum is a new offering by CHIFOO\, separate from the popular monthly guest lecture series. Developed with i ndustry experts Sara Bly and Françoise Brun-Cottan\, this unique pilot p rogram serves as a first test model for future educational programs by C HIFOO. \;\n \;\nTo conduct fieldwork well\, the researcher needs t he knowledge\, ability and access to observe the activities and complexi ties of people within the context of their day-to-day pursuits. This mak es it difficult to practice in a classroom-only or online environment. T he methodology is best learned by apprenticeship and experience. \;\n \;\nEach session builds on the prior one. Participants are expected to attend three private classroom sessions\, to complete group assignmen ts in between\, and to ‘report out’ on the experience in teams at the la st session\, an open CHIFOO event. Sessions will be held: \;\n \;\ nSunday\, October 5\, 12-4 pm \;\nWednesday\, October 15 6-9 pm \; \nWednesday\, October 29\, 6-9 pm \;\nWednesday\, November 12\, 6-9 p m \;\n \;\nWho Should Participate? \;\nThe practicum is tailore d especially towards locals who seek a better command and understanding of the skills utilized by User Experience Analysts\, Design Engineers\, and Interaction Designers. \;\n \;\nTo make the learning experienc e as rich\, collaborative and personalized as possible\, the # of partic ipants is capped at 16. Group exercises are designed to be completed in teams of 2-4. \;\n \;\nAbout the Instructors \;\n \;\nDr. Sa ra Bly – Head Instructor – Sara Bly has been an active researcher and pr actitioner in qualitative user studies for more than 25 years. Ethnograp hically-informed fieldwork is a major component of her user experience s tudies\, which focus on understanding the context of an activity as well as the specific user task. During Sara’s tenure at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center\, she served on multi-disciplinary teams with anthropolo gists\, designers\, and computer scientists. Sara has worked in a variet y of companies and development teams\, and has experience teaching user study techniques for both industry and academia. She holds a PhD in Comp uter Science from University of California\, Davis. Currently Sara Bly l ives in Oregon and consults nationally. \;\n \;\nFrancoise Brun-Co ttan\, Phd – Instructor - Anthropologist Francoise Brun-Cottan spent ove r a decade as a Work Place Ethnographer and Interaction Analyst with Xer ox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center). Specialties include: \;\n \;\ nIntegration of ethnographic insights with engineering research\, produc t/services development and design to inform innovation. \;\nEthnograp hy - Observation and interviewing\, analysis and representations of work practices and user experience. Video ethnography \;\nConversation an d Interaction Analysis \;\nWork Practice and Participatory Design Stu dies. \;\nCurrently Francoise Brun-Cottan consults for libraries\, go vernment agencies\, large corporations and research agencies. \;\n 3\;\nClodine Mallinckrodt – Facilitator – From Wall Street to MarCom Way \, Clodine Mallinckrodt’s varied background spans the early days of inte ractive multimedia and distance learning to data security and strategy c onsulting. Currently\, Clodine is Manager of Ambulatory Reporting &\; Analytics for Providence Health &\; Services\, where she enjoys enab ling analyst teams to deliver data visualization and exploration tools t o healthcare executives throughout the west. She helped develop new Prov idence Consumer Segments\, is a GE-certified Change Facilitator\, and tr ained in Lean. Based in Portland\, OR\, Clodine Mallinckrodt is Program Co-Chair for CHIFOO. \;\n \;\n \;\nRegister Online \;\nBe an Early Bird! Get the best price by registering before August 20.\n\nTags : computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, use r-experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250466813 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/fieldwork_for_hu man_computer_interaction_workshop/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Workshop: Fieldwork 4 Human Computer Interaction (3 of 4) LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T054136Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141105T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141105T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T054136Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T054136Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466816 DESCRIPTION:Big Story\, Little Story \;\nwith Jason Sack\, Wieden+Kenn edy \;\n \;\nWorking the last couple years in a building full of s torytellers\, Jason Sack has learned how powerful narrative can be in cr eating great products and experiences. Selling an idea\, creating a sens e of drama\, and maintaining engagement in an experience all stand to be nefit from a better understanding of storytelling. Because UX people are uniquely positioned to work across disciplines\, we can act as stewards of our stories as well as those of our users. Using examples and anecdo tes\, Jason will walk through a variety of ways we can bring the larger story to life while reinforcing it down to the smallest interactions. 3\;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nJason Sack (@jasonsack) is current ly Lead User Experience Designer at the global agency Wieden + Kennedy. He moved to Portland two years ago from the Bay area\, where he led desi gn teams at notable Silicon Valley companies such as Adobe and Apple. He has worked with Nike\, American Express\, 3M\, Imation\, General Mills\ , and many more. \;\n \;\nSack began his design career in Minneapo lis\, where he built the User Experience practice at digital agency spac e150. He studied at the University of Minnesota and California State Uni versity\, and has taught interactive design at the Art Institutes Intern ational. \;\n \;\nJason is a passionate advocate of human-centere d design\, and has spoken throughout the country about emotional design\ , user experience\, and innovation. When he’s not working Jason composes music\, hacks wireless children’s toys\, and writes an occasional post in his blog at jasonsack.com.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, for um\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, story telling\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250466816 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/big_story_little _story/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Big Story\, Little Story LOCATION:The Art Institute of Portland - Open Space: 1122 NW Davis St\, P ortland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141017T182144Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141106T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141106T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141017T182144Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141017T182144Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467178 DESCRIPTION:We're very pleased to have Chris Rivard\, product designer an d design manager specializing in data product design and visualization\, presenting. Working at the intersection of business and design\, Chris has spent 15 years bringing fresh insight\, visual communication and des ign thinking to both large enterprises and growing startups. \;\n \;\nA product designer's goal is to get products into the hands of users - to ship it\, and get feedback. But as the steps to achieve that goal grow more complex\, we're often faced with situations far outside the pu rview of what we consider “design”. In this talk\, Chris will cover what it takes to bring a product from sketch to market while navigating the complexities inherent in software product design. He'll leave attendees with practical tips for dealing with those "\;non-design"\; situ ations. Hint: It's all design.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467178 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdx_UX/ SUMMARY:pdxUX - Principles for the Working Product Designer LOCATION:Jama South: 334 NW 11th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053504Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141112T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141112T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053504Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140811T053504Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466814 DESCRIPTION:Fieldwork for Human Computer Interaction: A 4-Part Workshop o n Ethnographically-Informed Fieldwork \;\n \;\nSara Bly and Franço ise Brun-Cottan \;\n \;\nA growing number of Human-Computer Intera ction (HCI) researchers and practitioners use the results of fieldwork t o guide the design and evaluate the user experience of interactive syste ms and technologies. Why? Because data about real people in real situati ons spurs creativity and innovation around practical challenges\, result ing in more useful and usable artifacts. \;\n \;\nFieldwork for HC I typically consists of firsthand observations made in the naturally occ urring environment of use (as opposed to studies performed in a controll ed environment). Many techniques are adapted from anthropology – particu larly ethnography. \;\n \;\nAs the mobile app and manufacturing in dustries grow in Oregon\, UX designers are increasingly recruited from o ut-of-state. The Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon - CHIFOO - r ecognizes a local need for more basic training in this area. \;\n \;\nWorkshop Format \;\nThis practicum is a new offering by CHIFOO\, separate from the popular monthly guest lecture series. Developed with i ndustry experts Sara Bly and Françoise Brun-Cottan\, this unique pilot p rogram serves as a first test model for future educational programs by C HIFOO. \;\n \;\nTo conduct fieldwork well\, the researcher needs t he knowledge\, ability and access to observe the activities and complexi ties of people within the context of their day-to-day pursuits. This mak es it difficult to practice in a classroom-only or online environment. T he methodology is best learned by apprenticeship and experience. \;\n \;\nEach session builds on the prior one. Participants are expected to attend three private classroom sessions\, to complete group assignmen ts in between\, and to ‘report out’ on the experience in teams at the la st session\, an open CHIFOO event. Sessions will be held: \;\n \;\ nSunday\, October 5\, 12-4 pm \;\nWednesday\, October 15 6-9 pm \; \nWednesday\, October 29\, 6-9 pm \;\nWednesday\, November 12\, 6-9 p m \;\n \;\nWho Should Participate? \;\nThe practicum is tailore d especially towards locals who seek a better command and understanding of the skills utilized by User Experience Analysts\, Design Engineers\, and Interaction Designers. \;\n \;\nTo make the learning experienc e as rich\, collaborative and personalized as possible\, the # of partic ipants is capped at 16. Group exercises are designed to be completed in teams of 2-4. \;\n \;\nAbout the Instructors \;\n \;\nDr. Sa ra Bly – Head Instructor – Sara Bly has been an active researcher and pr actitioner in qualitative user studies for more than 25 years. Ethnograp hically-informed fieldwork is a major component of her user experience s tudies\, which focus on understanding the context of an activity as well as the specific user task. During Sara’s tenure at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center\, she served on multi-disciplinary teams with anthropolo gists\, designers\, and computer scientists. Sara has worked in a variet y of companies and development teams\, and has experience teaching user study techniques for both industry and academia. She holds a PhD in Comp uter Science from University of California\, Davis. Currently Sara Bly l ives in Oregon and consults nationally. \;\n \;\nFrancoise Brun-Co ttan\, Phd – Instructor - Anthropologist Francoise Brun-Cottan spent ove r a decade as a Work Place Ethnographer and Interaction Analyst with Xer ox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center). Specialties include: \;\n \;\ nIntegration of ethnographic insights with engineering research\, produc t/services development and design to inform innovation. \;\nEthnograp hy - Observation and interviewing\, analysis and representations of work practices and user experience. Video ethnography \;\nConversation an d Interaction Analysis \;\nWork Practice and Participatory Design Stu dies. \;\nCurrently Francoise Brun-Cottan consults for libraries\, go vernment agencies\, large corporations and research agencies. \;\n 3\;\nClodine Mallinckrodt – Facilitator – From Wall Street to MarCom Way \, Clodine Mallinckrodt’s varied background spans the early days of inte ractive multimedia and distance learning to data security and strategy c onsulting. Currently\, Clodine is Manager of Ambulatory Reporting &\; Analytics for Providence Health &\; Services\, where she enjoys enab ling analyst teams to deliver data visualization and exploration tools t o healthcare executives throughout the west. She helped develop new Prov idence Consumer Segments\, is a GE-certified Change Facilitator\, and tr ained in Lean. Based in Portland\, OR\, Clodine Mallinckrodt is Program Co-Chair for CHIFOO. \;\n \;\n \;\nRegister Online \;\nBe an Early Bird! Get the best price by registering before August 20.\n\nTags : computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, use r-experience\, story telling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250466814 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/fieldwork_for_hu man_computer_interaction_workshop/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Workshop: Fieldwork 4 Human Computer Interaction (4 of 4) LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141002T194207Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141113T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141113T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141002T194207Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141002T194207Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467090 DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*** \;\n \;\nCome along and join us to talk about [A Web For Everyone](http://rosenfeldmedia.com/boo ks/a-web-for-everyone/) by Sarah Horton and Whitney Quesenbery\, which i s a very useful book on accessibility and universal design. Additionally \, we're going to be joined by Whitney on Skype to discuss creating digi tal content for everyone\, including people with disabilities. Accessibi lity is a huge subject\, and one that is frequently overlooked by design ers and developers\, even though there are laws covering the rights of p eople (for example\, employees and members of the public) to be able to access information. \;\n \;\nCome along with any of your team to d iscuss the important topic of accessibility and how it's not something y ou tack on at the end of a project\, but something that can improve the usability of a product for everyone. \;\n \;\nFor information on w here to buy the book\, and a limited-time 30% discount code\, see the po st in [our Google Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookc lubpdx). \;\n \;\nIf you haven't finished reading the book\, pleas e still come along and join in the conversation.\n\nTags: ux\, user expe rience\, accessibility\, universal design\, disabilities\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250467090 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:***CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER***: UX Book Club PDX is talking about A Web For Everyone by Sarah Horton and Whitney Quesenbery LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141018T172950Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141119T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141119T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141018T172950Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141018T172950Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467189 DESCRIPTION:The PDX Design Research Group is a multidisciplinary networki ng group focused on the role of research in the design of products\, ser vices and systems in business\, government and non-profits. We welcome p erspectives from all disciplines\, including human-computer interaction\ , design\, market research\, and the social sciences\, and others. Meeti ngs will be held every other month in downtown Portland\, and will inclu de speakers\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and other events\, with op portunities to network and discuss relevant topics with fellow research professionals. \;\n \;\nHelp us kick off the new PDX Design Resear ch Group with our first event on November 19th\, featuring a presentatio n and discussion by Janna Kimel\, Customer Experience Manager at Regence BlueCross BlueShield. If you have the challenge of integrating design r esearch into the business\, or if you consult with companies learning to integrate the voice of the customer\, this talk will be especially rele vant. Over the past 18 months\, Janna has built up her role from doing w eb-based user research to partnering across business silos in order to s upport customer-centered projects and products. Come hear how Janna and her team helped move the organization from thinking “inside out” to thin king “outside in.” \;\n \;\nInformal networking will be from 6:30 – 7:00\, with Janna’s talk to begin promptly at 7:00. Please note: If yo u arrive after 7:00 pm\, you won’t be able to get into the building\, so please plan to arrive at least a few minutes before then.\n\nTags: user experience\, ux\, design research\, research\, networking\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250467189 SUMMARY:PDX Design Research Group Meeting LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141112T071723Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141120T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141112T071723Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141112T071723Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467358 DESCRIPTION:November means rotating over to the Northeast neighborhood an d trying out Swift Lounge! \;\n \;\nTo help figure out how much sp ace we might need\, you can optionally RSVP. \;\n \;\n--- \;\n& #13\;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly event open to anyone interested in tal king about user experience design. There are no talks or presentations\; it’s just a casual gathering of designers\, researchers\, developers\, and more!\n\nTags: beer\, design\, ux happy hour\, ux\, happy hour\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467358 URL:http://attending.io/events/uxhh-1114 SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Swift Lounge: 1932 NE Broadway St\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140923T175427Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141210T201500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141210T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140923T175427Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140923T175427Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467028 DESCRIPTION:Tech folks getting together to pong it up. \;\n \;\nYe ar-end tournament not to be missed! \;\n \;\n \;\nTwo Tournamen t Brackets: \;\n \;\n1) The Best of the Best (for pongers who can smash\, hit\, and rock their way through a pong game). \;\n \;\n2) The Best of the Worst (for rookie pongers who just want to have fun and the thought of "\;spinning a slice shot"\; seems like something having to do with a pizza parlor).\n\nTags: mobile\, pong\, ruby\, ui\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467028 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Tech-Pong/events/208822912/ SUMMARY:Tech + Pong Winter Tournament SE PDX LOCATION:AltSource: 1120 SE Madison St\, Portland Oregon 97214 United Sta tes SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141231T041539Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150107T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150107T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141231T041539Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141231T041539Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467544 DESCRIPTION:Play Matters \;\nwith David Galiel\, Elbowfish \;\n \;\nDavid will share how emerging developments in HCI are creating virtu al civic spaces. Learn how David and Elbowfish succeed in applying game- inspired approaches to improving work\, converting customers to fans\, a nd harnessing the power of community.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interacti on\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, gamefully em ployed\, gaming\, hci\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 467544 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/play_matters/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Play Matters LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141130T201813Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150122T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150122T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141130T201813Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141130T201813Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467438 DESCRIPTION:Come along and talk about Andrew Hinton's *Understanding Cont ext*. \;\n \;\nTechnology is destabilizing the way we understand o ur surroundings. From social identity to ubiquitous mobility\, digital i nformation keeps changing what here means\, how to get there\, and even who we are. Why does software so easily confound our perception and scra mble meaning? And how can we make all this complexity still make sense t o our users? \;\n \;\nUnderstanding Context offers a powerful tool set for grasping and solving the challenges of contextual ambiguity. By starting with the foundation of how people perceive the world around the m\, it shows how users touch\, navigate\, and comprehend environments ma de of language and pixels\, and how we can make those places better. \;\n \;\nWe're going to be talking to Andrew via Skype\, so it's goin g to be an interesting discussion. \;\n \;\nNot finished the book? It doesn't matter—come along and join the conversation.\n\nTags: ux\, u ser experience\, context\, ia\, information architecture\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250467438 SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX is talking about Andrew Hinton's Understanding C ontext LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150215T031622Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150220T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150220T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150215T031622Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150215T031622Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467858 DESCRIPTION:Only 20 tickets open to the public! XPLANE invites you to a s pecial Visual Thinking School for World Information Architecture Day. XP LANE consultants and designers will share some methods for assessing you r audience needs and organizing information through visualization\, and co-creation\, as well as people-centered design. Join XPLANE for this hi ghly-interactive session where we will architect the information within the Jar of Whimsy. Time: 6-8 with time after for mingling and Q +A Facil itators: collaborative team approach\, Cynthia Owens Sr Consultant\, Roe l Uleners Creative Director\, Jacob O'Brien Senior Designer\, Matt Moras ky Consultant/ACD\n\nTags: design thinking\, design\, information archit ecture\, ux\, ixd\, development\, build\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250467858 URL:http://wiadpdx.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Design Thinking Workshop Kickoff for World IA Day-FREE! LOCATION:XPLANE: 411 Southwest 6th Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141222T183328Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150221T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150221T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141222T183328Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141222T183328Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467524 DESCRIPTION:WORLD IA DAY - ARCHITECTING HAPPINESS THROUGH DESIGN THINKING - FREE! \;\n \;\n \;\nOur world is increasingly made of inform ation\, yet so much of that information is not as clear or accessible as it could be to those it is intended for. Every organization out there s eems to say that they want to make their users happy\, but who is really delivering on those promises? Who is really architecting for happiness? \;\n \;\nOn February 21\, 2015 we want to ask the world to help us uncover answers to questions we believe to be critical to the future of what Information Architecture is and how we practice it: \;\n \ ;\n \;\nCan information affect happiness? \;\nHow can we best arch itect structures for information that promote happiness? \;\nWhat wor k are organizations doing to bridge the gaps we face as we transition fr om a primarily analog to a primarily digital way of life? \;\nWhat do es Information Architecture actually mean? \;\n \;\n \;\nAgenda : \;\n \;\n9:00 - 10:00 Spencer Williams\, Architect and City Plan ner\, Futurewise \;\n \;\nSocial Architecture and City System Desi gn: Integrated\, Iterative And Intuitive Placemaking \;\n \;\nIn t his talk\, we'll examine why current city systems have the designs they do and what kind of information is required to plan for people. Informat ion Architecture and Architecture itself are synonymous. What makes bein g in a building\, a city\, a community\, or a body so rewarding is how t hat information is communicated and the response gleaned from those expe riencing it. This talk covers information-as-architecture\, cities that are more than a collection of just these objects (sidewalks\, intersecti ons\, etc) and what we can learn about this planning process that can be applied to nearly any industry. \;\n_______________________ \;\n1 0:00 - 11:00 Thubten Comerford\, Co-Founder of Pitchlandia\, Founder &a mp\; CEO of WePost Media \;\n \;\nOptimal Sequencing - Human Inter action Design \;\n \;\nDesigning success in life and business thro ugh the strategic sequencing of interpersonal communication. \;\n____ ___________________ \;\n11:00 - 12:00 Jose Caballer Chief Education O fficer\, The Skool + Director of Digital Strategy\, Blind and Chris Do Co-Founder\, The Skool + CEO and Creative Director\, Blind \;\n \; \nDesigning Powerful Facilitated Work Sessions \;\n \;\nBrainstorm ing doesn't work. This talk is focused on how to design powerful\, effec tive work sessions\, which result in high-fidelity team interaction and create happiness for all involved. The most important takeaway will be h ow the design of the agenda extends beyond the work session\, which will reveal techniques you can use right away. For example\; shifting from f ollow-up design tasks to design experiments can be seen as a happier way of producing more innovative solutions. We will explain the best ways t o document and track your ideas to help them become reality by engenderi ng ownership from each team member and instill confidence across all sta keholders. \;\n_____________________ \;\n1:00-2:00 Sara Stowe\, PH R\; Talent Acquisition Manager\, Smarsh \;\n \;\nCulture Fit: More Than A Feeling \;\n \;\nA bad hire is costly—financially as well as the impact on happiness and morale within the team. When we look back to understand what went wrong\, it’s unlikely that the person wasn’t qu alified or had the necessary skill set. More often\, it turns out that t hey weren’t a “fit.” How can you really predict if someone is going to f it in and be successful? Does success at one company mean success at you rs? Interview teams struggle to properly assess fit\, and often rely on their “gut feeling.” Intuition is hard-wired for our survival\, yes\, bu t we’re also fallible human beings who have history\, culture\, experien ce\, context which creates bias and\, in hiring\, makes the talent pool even more shallow. Understanding and articulating your company’s culture is at the crux of developing an approach to identify culture fit and th e potential for success. It is the foundation of a structured approach t o assessing talent\, employer brand\, engagement\, talent development an d performance feedback. Sara will walk you through her experience at Sma rsh as they embarked on developing a program to assess fit\, where “not- a-fit” trumps experience every time. \;\n_____________________ \;\ n2:00-3:00 Rain Dove\, Androgynous Supermodel and Public Figure\, Major Model \;\n \;\nIdentity Design: Breaking The Binary Gender Code 3\;\n \;\nGenderqueer Supermodel Rain Dove will help audiences become more aware of identity design through a look at binary gender identity ('he' and 'she')\, its origins and why this form of social design is no longer relevant. This person will discuss implementation of a new system of gender identity\, which exposes the advantages of designing one's ow n identity and thus engagement with the world around them \;\n_______ ______________ \;\n3:00-4:00 Ken Rubin\,VP Culinary Training\, Rouxbe Online Cooking School \;\n \;\nNot Enough Cooks In The Kitchen: C urating Food Culture with Technology &\; Design \;\n \;\nHow do es technology and information design around food impact how we cook and eat? In a world marked by an increasing sense of culinary culture amnesi a\, cooking is a lost art and many have a fragmented and distant relatio nship to food. So\, the world needs more cooks - people who craft their world through a lens of food\, cooking and eating. Cooking is not only a potent symbol of empowerment\, it is among the most human of all acts t hat stands at the center of an opportunity for widespread social impact. An increase in cooking has innumerable positive outcomes for individual s\, communities and our planet. As an example\, cooking literacy is at t he core of how we will solve our public health and chronic illness crisi s. In designing learning technologies and educational experiences to bui ld confidence in the kitchen\, I am on a mission to (re)produce food cul ture through active participation and engagement with others. \;\n___ __________________ \;\n4:00-5:00 Joshua Burkhow\, Global Ops. Perform ance Management &\; Analytics\, Nike \;\n \;\nWe Need All The H elp We Can Get: Analytics For Happy People \;\n \;\nOne form of ha ppiness is having the confidence to make fact-based decisions\, but when there's so much data thrown at us\, how can we make sense of it\, regar dless of our professional industries? Believe it or not\, there is a sho rtage of Information Professionals and so we'll share what kind of valua ble work these people do\, how you can employ the best practices\, even if you're a solopreneur and how best to organize data research. We'll le ave you with key techniques that can be enacted before leaving this conf erence. \;\n_____________________ \;\n5:00-6:00 Cynthia Owens\, Se nior Consultant\, XPlane \;\n \;\nWhat the F*CK is IA?: Learn Abou t IA Through Visual Thinking \;\n \;\nAfter a day of sessions\, we will discuss some key visual thinking concepts and develop a PDX-specif ic answer to that compelling question. Learn how visual thinking will he lp make the practice of developing IA delightful. \;\n_______________ ______ \;\n6:00-7:00 Charles Adler-KEYNOTE Designer\, Co-Founder\, Ki ckstarter \;\n \;\nDesigning for the Unknown \;\n \;\nThe d esign of any system is an experiment. The design thinking and execution behind Kickstarter was no different. Yet everything has been done before \, so how do we cross the chasm of these two extremes? Using Kickstarter as an example\, we'll look into experimentation across multiple facets of the platform\, applied models from blogging\, web video and audio whi le also pressing the envelope with regard to collective fundraising\, co mmunity\, and transparency. Charles will share stories from the company' s genesis\, design decisions met along the way\, shaping Kickstarter int o what it is today - the largest funding platform for creative projects. \;\n______________________________________________________ \;\n&# 13\;\nABOUT WORLD IA DAY \;\n \;\nWorld Information Architecture D ay is a free one-day conference hosted annually by the Information Archi tecture Institute and held simultaneously in selected cities all over th e world. Each year\, a new theme is selected\, new cities are added\, an d our community continues to grow as more people from all across the wor ld join this truly global celebration of Information Architecture. \; \n \;\nhttp://www.2015.worldiaday.org/ \;\n \;\nABOUT IAI \; \n \;\nThe Information Architecture Institute is a non-profit organiz ation empowering local communities to shape the global practice of infor mation architecture by providing places to share and opportunities to le arn. \;\n \;\nhttp://iainstitute.org/ \;\n \;\n \;\nFAQs& #13\;\n \;\n*You can reach the organizers at global@worldiaday.org or portland@worldiaday.org \;\n*The conference\, food and drink are all free and open to the public\, but you must register! \;\n*The afterp arty is from 7-9 at our sponsor\, FINE's HQ (wearefine.com)\, located at 1140 SW 11th\, suite 200\, Portland\, OR 97205. This is a fair distance from the venue\, and we will have transportations options available \;\n*The raffle will take place at the afterparty\, it's also a free eve nt \;\n*Yes\, I need vounteers. Please email if you'd like to get inv olved! portland@worldiaday.org \;\n*All of the information shared at WIAD will be streamed live\, uploaded to youtube\, flickr and slideshare and available for free afterwards. \;\n*Doors at 8:30 \;\n \; \n \;\n \n\nTags: design thinking\, design\, information architecture \, ux\, ixd\, development\, build\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250467524 URL:http://wiadpdx.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:World Information Architecture Day 2015 SOLD OUT\, but watchwiadp dx.com for livestream LOCATION:The Left Bank Annex\, Portland Oregon: 101 N Weidler\, PORTLAND Oregon 97227 US SEQUENCE:13 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141203T134131Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150303T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150303T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141203T134131Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141203T134131Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467449 DESCRIPTION:Come along and join us to talk about [A Web For Everyone](htt p://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/a-web-for-everyone/) by Sarah Horton and Wh itney Quesenbery\, which is a very useful book on accessibility and univ ersal design. Additionally\, we're going to be joined by Whitney on Skyp e to discuss creating digital content for everyone\, including people wi th disabilities. Accessibility is a huge subject\, and one that is frequ ently overlooked by designers and developers\, even though there are law s covering the rights of people (for example\, employees and members of the public) to be able to access information. \;\n \;\nCome along with any of your team to discuss the important topic of accessibility an d how it's not something you tack on at the end of a project\, but somet hing that can improve the usability of a product for everyone. \;\n&# 13\;\nIf you haven't finished reading the book\, please still come along and join in the conversation.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, accessibi lity\, universal design\, disabilities\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250467449 URL:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/uxbookclubpdx SUMMARY:UX Book Club PDX is talking about A Web For Everyone by Sarah Hor ton and Whitney Quesenbery LOCATION:Mozilla: 1120 NW Couch St.\, Suite 320\, Portland Oregon 97209 U S SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150310T013329Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150318T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150318T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150310T013329Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150310T013329Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468031 DESCRIPTION:Rob Wilcox\, Emerging Technology Design &\; Product Consul tant\, will give a talk entitled "\;Journey to the Heart of the Grid : User Experience Research on Wind and Solar Integration into the Electr ic Power System."\; \;\n \;\nThe North American electric grid is one of the most complex systems that has ever been designed. It is hi ghly reliable\, but it takes about the same time for a section of the gr id to crash as does an airplane. The cause is almost always the same - h uman error and deficient situational awareness. \;\n \;\nRob and h is team had the opportunity to engage in user experience research for a new grid system for a wholesale utility company in the U.S. The areas th ey identified for critical focus were the customer experience and the us er experience of the grid control staff who would use the system. \;\ n \;\nContextual inquiry uncovered some long- and immediate-term conc erns\, some of which they were able to address from a design standpoint\ , and others that will require significant future work for the electric utility sector to solve. \;\n \;\nRob will give a brief introduct ion to the problem space and research findings. He will also discuss res earch personas\, mental models\, and learnings from the research process including organizational culture and barriers\, regulatory and technica l challenges\, and working with stakeholders. \;\n \;\nAbout Portl and Design Research Group \;\n \;\nThe Portland Design Research Gr oup is a multidisciplinary networking group focused on the role of resea rch in the design of products\, services and systems in business\, gover nment and non-profits. We welcome perspectives from all disciplines\, in cluding human-computer interaction\, design\, market research\, the soci al sciences\, and others. Meetings will be held every other month at The Art Institute of Portland\, and will include speakers\, panel discussio ns\, workshops\, and other events\, with opportunities to network and di scuss relevant topics with fellow research professionals. \;\n\n\nTa gs: ux\, UX research\, design research\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250468031 SUMMARY:Portland Design Research Group LOCATION:The Art Institute of Portland - Open Space: 1122 NW Davis St\, P ortland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150302T040814Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150319T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150319T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150302T040814Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150302T040814Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467993 DESCRIPTION:Come trade food\, drinks\, and stories with fellow designers\ , researchers\, and people into user experience! This month\, our tab wi ll be covered by Ziba\, so just RSVP if you'd like to come. \;\n \ ;\n--- \;\n \;\nUX Happy Hour is a monthly event open to anyone in terested in talking about user experience design.\n\nTags: ux\, design\, beer\, ux happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 467993 URL:http://bit.ly/uxhh-0315 SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour (with tab covered by Ziba) LOCATION:White Owl Social Club: 1305 SE 8th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T082914Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150401T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150401T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T082914Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T082914Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467632 DESCRIPTION:"\;If It Isn’t Fun\, No One Will Care"\; with Grant R oberts\, E-Line Media \;\n \;\nGrant will share a variety of game and human-computer interaction design insights from his long career in t he video game industry — which has featured Marvel Comics games for kids \, free-to-play games for phones\, big-budget sequels for the hardcore\, and casino games for the bargain bin. \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, gam efully employed\, gaming\, hci\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250467632 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/if_it_isnt_fun_n o_one_will_care/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: If It Isn’t Fun\, No One Will Care LOCATION:The Art Institute of Portland - Open Space: 1122 NW Davis St\, P ortland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150319T201723Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150422T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150422T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150319T201723Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150319T201723Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468080 DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the IxDA Interaction15 conference in February? I xDA Portland is hosting a conference redux to recap the conference\, sha re insights\, and celebrate! \;\n \;\nGet a free ticket here:https ://ixdapdx15redux.eventbrite.com \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\nDoors open at 6:30pm. \;\n6:30-7pm: Snacks and drinks\, sponsored by Filter Tal ent. \;\n7-8:30pm: Event talks \;\n \;\nSpeakers \;\n \;\ n\nThis was not Liz Bacon’s first IxDA rodeo – not by a long shot. Liz d oes a “highly idiosyncratic” reading of the conference as a whole. \; \n \;\nMike Monteiro said designers destroyed the world. Elena Moon w eighs in on the size of the destruction. \;\n \;\nIs Big Tech miss ing the point with tech workers who are (or want to be) parents? Melissa Casburn reports on research by Rachel Abrams. \;\n \;\nUX has co me a long way. Rikki Teeters discusses Leah Buley’s take on the modern U X organization. \;\n \;\nLeo Frishberg taught a half-day workshop on Presumptive Design. He’ll fill us in on the basics – in a bit less t ime. \;\n \;\nWhat happens in San Francisco? It doesn’t stay in Sa n Francisco. Jos Vaught took notes. \;\nSnacks and drinks are provid ed\, thanks to our generous sponsors at Filter Talent.\n\nTags: user exp erience\, design\, ux\, beer\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250468080 SUMMARY:IxDA Portland: Interaction15 Redux LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T082620Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150506T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150506T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T082620Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T082620Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467630 DESCRIPTION:“Gamers Succeed Where Scientists Don’t- Combining Humans and Computers to Solve Scientific Problems” with Seth Cooper\, Center for Ga me Science\, Northeastern University \;\n \;\nRather than solving problems with a purely computational approach\, combining humans and co mputers can provide a means for solving problems neither could solve alo ne. Seth will describe the challenges of mapping real-world problems ont o games and ways to address these challenges. Further\, Seth will discus s other current problem solving game projects and future possibilities.\ n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifo o\, user-experience\, gamefully employed\, gaming\, hci\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250467630 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/gamers_succeed_w here_scientists_dont_-_combing_humans_and_computers_to_solv/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Gamers Succeed Where Scientists Don’t- Combining Humans and Computers to Solve Scientific Problems LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150423T223624Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150521T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150521T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150423T223624Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150423T223624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468319 DESCRIPTION:Whether you call it a living style guide\, pattern library or a design system one thing remains true about the style guide\; it in it self is an experience. It can serve as a contract\, a learning tool\, an d single source of truth for not just engineers but for designers and pr oduct owners. An understanding of each stakeholders' needs will better i nform the design and process fit of your style guide. \;\n \;\nIn this talk UTI Worldwide UX Architect Edward Irby will explain the five basic factors of successful style guides. \;\n \;\n• Workpace \ ;\n \;\n• Components \;\n \;\n• Animations &\; Interactions& #13\;\n \;\n• Namespace \;\n \;\n• Utility Styles \;\n \; \nHe'll then go into detail about finding process fit\, dealing with unc ertainty (unknown/changing codebases)\, and imbuing your style guide wit h intent.\n\nTags: ux\, pdxux\, Style Guide\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250468319 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdx_UX/events/222054664/ SUMMARY:Your style guide is an experience LOCATION:eBay Community Lounge: 1400 SW 5th Avenue\, 3rd Floor\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084114Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150603T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150603T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084114Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084114Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467633 DESCRIPTION:"\;Mental Health &\; Social Impact Are No Game - Or Ar e They?"\; with Skyler Corbett\, University of Portland Online Learn ing Development and Yori Kvitchko\, SleepNinja Games \;\n \;\nCHIF OO 2-for-1! Skyler will cover educational developments in the indie gami ng\, “You Have Gained A Level - Adding Empathy and Understanding to Onli ne Education”. Yori will be filling in and covering the same topic as Wi ll Lewis. He'll share the pros and cons of applying gameful design to HC I in “Games for Social Good”. \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interacti on\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, gamefully em ployed\, gaming\, hci\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 467633 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/mental_health_so cial_impact_are_no_game_-_or_are_they/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Mental Health & Social Impact Are No Game - Or Ar e They? (A Two Speaker Event!) LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084239Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150708T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150708T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084239Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084239Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467634 DESCRIPTION:"\;’Outside-In’ Engagement: Identity\, Transformation\, a nd Agency in Digital Story Based Games” with Josh Tanenbaum\, Transforma tive Play Lab\, University of California \;\n \;\nJoshua will help us draw on theories of method acting training to investigate how to sup port the experience of transforming into a character in a digital narrat ive. Then we'll discuss the relationships between embodied game interfac es\, tangible storytelling\, game-based-learning\, virtual worlds\, and nonverbal communication.\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portland\, chifoo\, user-experience\, gamefully employed\, gami ng\, hci\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467634 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/outside-in_engag ement_identity_transformation_and_agency_in_digital_story_b/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting:’Outside-In’ Engagement: Identity\, Transformation \, and Agency in Digital Story Based Games LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084819Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150902T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150902T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084819Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150113T084819Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467636 DESCRIPTION:“Online Story-Driven Games” with Rym DeCoster\, FIX Flyer\, G eek Nights\, &\; Datenighto \;\n \;\nThrough his geek-focused r adio talk show\, events and lecturing\, Rym has had exposure to and a di rect hand in a variety of projects that leverage game-inspired technique s in a computer interface\, and will delight us with his stories about h ow he's observed the unique interaction of gaming and how HCI is maturin g. \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, interaction\, forum\, oregon\, portl and\, chifoo\, user-experience\, gamefully employed\, gaming\, hci\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467636 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/online_story-dri ven_games/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Meeting: Online Story-Driven Games LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151106T072408Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151118T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151118T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151106T072408Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151106T072408Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469362 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the next PDX Design Research Group meeting on Wedn esday\, November 18th\, 2015! \;\n \;\nResearch Into Results: Maki ng Research Stick in Your Organization \;\n \;\nUX and design rese archers rarely work alone\, and must collaborate with people in other ro les to accomplish business and organizational goals. Anyone who is respo nsible for making research “stick” in their organization will benefit fr om hearing the perspectives and needs of non-researchers\, including tho se in design\, development\, leadership\, marketing\, and others. \;\ n \;\n \;\nPanelists: \;\nMike Lonergan\, Product Manager at N ew Relic \;\nJolynn Mitchell\, Materials Development Director at Nike \;\nJeremy Whitaker\, UX Developer/Designer at SpendWell Health \ ;\nOlivia Williamson\, UX Architect at Autodesk \;\n \;\nNetworkin g 6:30 – 7:00 pm\, presentation 7:00 – 8:00 pm \;\nFilter Digital ha s graciously agreed to provide food and drinks\, so come early to grab a bite and network! \;\n \;\n \;\nCheck out PDX Design Research Group's new Meetup page: \;\nhttp://www.meetup.com/PDX-Design-Researc h-Group/ \;\n \;\n \;\nAbout This Organization... \;\n \; \nThe PDX Design Research Group is a multidisciplinary networking group focused on the role of research in the design of products\, services and systems in business\, government and non-profits. We welcome perspectiv es from all disciplines\, including human-computer interaction\, design\ , market research\, and the social sciences\, and others. Meetings are h eld every other month in downtown Portland\, and will include speakers\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and other events\, with opportunities t o network and discuss relevant topics with fellow research professionals . \;\n \;\n \;\nThank you for your interest in the PDX Design Research Group and we look forward to seeing you soon!\n\nTags: ux\, Use r Research\, user experience\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250469362 SUMMARY:PDX Design Research Group LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T024701Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160106T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160106T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T024701Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034938Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469486 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Presumptive Design: UX in the Problem Space"\; with Charles Lambdin\, Intel! \;\n \;\nIn this talk y ou will learn how Presumptive Design differs from traditional user-cente red design\, as well as how it welcomes and leverages our irrationality by utilizing failure as the main catalyst for insight. \;\n \;\nAb out the Speaker \;\n \;\nCharles Lambdin is a User Experience Rese archer at Intel Corporation. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our fir st speaker event of 2016's theme "\;Bounded Irrationality: Supportin g Users and Building Communities."\; \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\ , human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW t ech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portland \, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250469486 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Presumptive Design LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160114T192037Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160128T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160128T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160114T192037Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160114T192037Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469631 DESCRIPTION:What is Camp Optimization? Camp Optimization's mission is sim ple: provide a casual\, fun and informative forum for digital marketers and technologists to share optimization best-practices\, challenges and wins. \;\n \;\nThis month Ryan Campell joins Camp Optimization fro m Add3 (Add3 is a digital marketing agency that delivers integrated digi tal marketing campaigns across search\, social &\; display advertisin g\, helping our clients reach their marketing goals) to talk on behalf o f pay per click marketing. PPC is one of the most measurable digital mar keting channels available. \;\n \;\nCome learn actionable strategi es and tactics you can implement to take your optimization campaigns to the next level. Ryan has been leading and managing digital marketing cam paigns for almost 10 years. He's optimized campaigns as an in house mana ger and now\, at an agency. Ryan has a deep passion for performance base d digital marketing and is an expert in paid search\, SEO\, and paid soc ial media. \;\n \;\nWe will be meeting at Baerlic Brewing Company for some beer and casual networking. First round of beer is on us! \; \n \;\nThis event sponsored and hosted by roboboogie. \;\n \;\n Who is roboboogie? Roboboogie is a Portland-based customer experience op timization agency partnering closely with brands to improve conversion r ates\, nurture brand advocacy and increase customer value.\n\nTags: opti mization\, digitalmarketing\, digital\, marketing\, seo\, ppc\, meetups\ , ux\, agency\, portland\, beer\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250469631 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-camp-optimization-tickets-206321 49314 SUMMARY:Camp Optimization Meetup LOCATION:Baerlic Brewing: 2235 SE 11TH AVE IN SE\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T025224Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160129T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160129T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T025224Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151221T063215Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469487 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Presumptive Design Workshop: Bounded I rrational Design Research Process"\; with Leo Frishberg\, Phase II!& #13\;\n \;\nBased on his (and Charles Lambdin's) recently published b ook\, Presumptive Design: Design Provocations for Innovation\, Frishberg leads a half day workshop that turns the usual Discover | Define | Desi gn process on its head. Presumptive Design (PrD) begins with the design of an artifact to provoke meaningful interactions and conversations with end-users. PrD is a low-cost method for reducing the risk of inventing the future. \;\n \;\nAttendees will learn the theoretical framewor ks on which it is based as well as have ample opportunity to practice th e method. Topics include: the Owen/Kumar/Sato Design Thinking framework\ , the five principles of PrD\, when it works and when it doesn't and muc h much more. As an added bonus\, all workshop attendees will receive a s igned copy of the book. \;\n \;\nREGISTRATION \;\n \;\nEarly bird - by December 15th \;\nLate registration - starts January 15th& #13\;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nFor over 40 years\, Leo has a B.A. in Environmental Planning from UCSC and an M.Arch from SCI-AR C. In 1984\, Leo began his career as a User Experience Architect. In 200 4\, Leo began to formalize his approach to design research\, a process h e calls Presumptive Design. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our Janu ary 29th workshop and our second speaker event for 2016's theme "\;B ounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities"\; o n February 10th!\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction for um oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design p ractices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experienc e\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250469487 URL:http://www.chifoo.org/index.php/chifoo/events_detail/presumptive_desi gn_workshop_a_bounded_irrational_framework_for_ux SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Presumptive Design Workshop LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T025935Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160210T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160210T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T025935Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160204T205642Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469488 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Faulty by Design: A Psychological Exam ination of User Decision Making"\; with William Gribbons\, PhD\, Ben tley University! \;\n \;\nOur ability to navigate within a product is impacted by the underlying psychology of decision making. Bill prese nts a variety of design practices that UX designers can use to address c omplex decisions\, facilitating more effective outcomes. \;\n \;\n About the Speaker \;\n \;\nBill Gribbons is Director of the gradua te Human Factors program at Bentley University\, Waltham\, Massachusetts . \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our second speaker event for 2016' s theme "\;Bounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Comm unities"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/1QoihjY\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, P NW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, port land\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, support ing users\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250469488 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Faulty by Design LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T031551Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160302T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160302T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T031551Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T031551Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469489 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;A Media for a Chorus of Voices"\; with Ward Cunningham! \;\n \;\nWard talk about the reinventing Wik i and how distributed internet’s idealistic founding with technological innovation has brewed since its inception. While venture money chases un icorns were happy to build trilobites because we’d be happy to inform th e future even if we don’t own it. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \; \n \;\nWard Cunningham has worked for and consulted to daring startup s and huge corporations. He has served as CTO\, Director\, Fellow\, Prin cipal Engineer and Inventor. He is best known for creating wiki. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our third speaker event of 2016's theme &qu ot\;Bounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities.&qu ot\; \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum o regon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design pract ices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250469489 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: A Media for a Chorus of Voices LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160313T194454Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160316T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160316T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160313T194454Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160313T194454Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469957 DESCRIPTION: \;\nDon't Change My Chainsaw: Challenges­ in designing a tool for a skeptical audience \;\n \;\nIn this presentation\, Mich ael Oilar (MDC Research) will talk about a project involving research fo r a new battery-powered chainsaw design. They tested several iterations\ , from paper prototypes to high fidelity models. Their research revealed conflicting needs of different user audiences\, as well as some resista nce to change. Michael will talk about how they worked to resolve those conflicts in the final design. \;\n \;\nPlease join us for what pr omises to be an enlightening and entertaining evening! \;\n \;\n&# 13\;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nMichael Oilar is the President of MDC Research\, a market research agency located in Portland\, OR. \; \n \;\nEvent Details \;\n \;\nTime: Informal networking is from 6:30 – 7:00\, with Michael's talk to begin promptly at 7:00. \;\nLig ht dinner to be provided from World Foods deli. Please RSVP on our Meetu p site and let us know if you'll be attending. \;\nhttp://www.meetup. com/PDX-Design-Research-Group/ \;\n \;\n \;\nSpecial thanks to Connective DX for hosting this event! \;\n \;\nAbout This Organiza tion... \;\n \;\nThe PDX Design Research Group is a multidisciplin ary networking group focused on the role of research in the design of pr oducts\, services and systems in business\, government and non-profits. We welcome perspectives from all disciplines\, including human-computer interaction\, design\, market research\, and the social sciences\, and o thers. Meetings are held every other month in downtown Portland\, and in clude speakers\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and other events\, with opportunities to network and discuss relevant topics with fellow resear ch professionals.\n\nTags: ux\, design\, research\, user experience\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250469957 URL:http://www.meetup.com/PDX-Design-Research-Group/ SUMMARY:PDX Design Research Group LOCATION:Connective DX: 2030 NW Pettygrove St.\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160309T205143Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160331T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160331T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160309T205143Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160309T205143Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469931 DESCRIPTION:Camp Optimization's mission is simple: provide a casual\, fun and informative forum for digital marketers and technologists to share optimization best-practices\, challenges and wins. \;\n \;\nThis m onth’s discussion topic: The Power of Unified Customer Data &\; Segme nt Marketing. \;\nCamp Optimization welcomes Craig Schinn\, Senior Di rector of Solutions Consulting at Lytics. With a strong analytics backgr ound\, and over 15 years e-commerce and digital marketing experience\, C raig knows how to turn customer data into dollars. Join us this month as we discuss the power of customer journey mapping\, and hear first hand what it takes to create more effective personalized experiences across e mail\, web\, and mobile. \;\n \;\nLytics is a Portland-based\, eas y-to-use customer data platform that creates insightful user profiles fo r powering personalized marketing. Check them out here www.getlytics.com . \;\n \;\nWe'll be meeting at Ecliptic Brewing for some beer and casual networking. First round is on us! \;\nMake sure to spread the word and don't forget to RSVP. We hope to see you there!\n\nTags: ux\, o ptimization\, development\, a/b testing\, seo\, ppc\, marketing\, digita l marketing\, testing\, iterative testing\, data\, meetups\, nerds\, opt imizely\, mobile\, apps\, email\, personalization\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250469931 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-camp-optimization-meet-up-tickets- 22701313239 SUMMARY:March Camp Optimization Meet-Up LOCATION:Ecliptic Brewing: 825 N Cook St\, Portland OR 97227 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T031929Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160406T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160406T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T031929Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T031929Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469490 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Marketing Isn't Storytelling. It's wor ld building."\; with Ian Lurie\, Portent \;\n \;\nFor years\, we’ve referred to ‘marketing as storytelling.’ This creates a problem: S torytelling involves a single narrative arc\, and our customers don’t wa nt to be dragged into a single arc. They want a space in which they can move about and create their own stories. \;\n \;\nCome to this ses sion to hear how playing Dungeons and Dragons teaches great marketing\, the basic principles of marketing worldbuilding\, and why this may have broader application. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nIan Lurie is CEO and Founder of Portent\, a full-service digital agency he started in 1995. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our fourth speaker event of 2016's theme "\;Bounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities."\; \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-com puter interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, ch ifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250469490 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Marketing Isn't Storytelling. LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160408T045933Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160422T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160422T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160408T045933Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160408T045933Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470091 DESCRIPTION:Moderated by Voices of VR Podcast's Kent Bye\, this panel wil l bring together 360 degree videographers\, VR technologists and experie nce designers to examine the state of user experience in virtual reality \, the skills needed to design 360 degree experiences\, the challenges o f this new medium\, and the joys of working inside new realities. \;\ n \;\nStart your Friday right with hand pies from Pacific Pie Co. and Portland Brewing beer\, and then join the conversation with some of the area's brightest minds working in experience design and virtual reality . \;\n \;\nThe Panel \;\n \;\nMatt Rowell—Co-Founder 360 Lab s @360labs \;\n \;\nGavin Farrell—Co-Founder Panogs @panogs \ ;\n \;\nGabe Paez—Founder Wild @builtbywild \;\n \;\nTeressa C hizeck—Interaction Designer\, Intel \;\n \;\nThe Schedule \;\n& #13\;\n5-5:30 eating\, networking\, demos \;\n5:45-7 panel discussio n \;\n7-7:30 questions\, networking\n\nTags: ux\, experience design\ , VR\, virtual reality\, panel\, hand pies\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250470091 URL:http://2016.designweekportland.com/events/nice-goggles-but-is-there-d elight-in-there-user-experience-and-virtual-reality SUMMARY:Nice goggles\, but is there delight in there? User experience and virtual reality LOCATION:Connective DX: 2030 NW Pettygrove St.\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032441Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160504T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160504T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032441Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032441Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469491 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Be Here When: Faith Based Communities Contemplate Technologies for Themselves"\; with John D. Smith\, Co-A uthor of Digital Habitats! \;\n \;\nChurches and faith-based commu nities live with many contradictions that are completely irrational depe nding on where you stand or what hat you wear. Their irrationality chall enges our normal thinking about design\, technology\, and human interact ion. To understand what’s going on as a community’s technology steward y ou need to stand inside and outside\, be local and nonlocal\, be in the organization and outside\, be a newbie and an old-timer\, have a short-t imer’s view and play the long game\, be both geek and technophobe\, and observe it all as an actor and as a barefoot ethnographer. Every day. 3\;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nJohn co-authored “Digital Habitats: stewarding technology for communities” with Etienne Wenger and Nancy White. He is a buddhist meditation teacher with a master’s degree in planning and architecture from the University of New Mexico. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our fifth speaker event of 2016's theme &qu ot\;Bounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities.&qu ot\; \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum o regon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design pract ices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250469491 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Be Here When LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160307T232736Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160521 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160518 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160307T232736Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160307T232736Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469922 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, May 18\, 2016 at midnight th rough Friday\, May 20\, 2016 at midnight.\n\nDescription:\nThis is Desig n x Strategy: Building the Future Web \;\nWebVisions Portland \;\ nMay 18-20 at PNCA and Revolution Hall \;\nhttp://www.webvisionsevent .com/portland/ \;\n \;\nDiscover how mobile and connected devices\ , design\, user experience and content strategy are impacting the the fu ture of the Web. Get the inside scoop from the Internet’s leading expert s: Douglas Rushkoff will explore themes from his new book\, “Throwing Ro cks at the Google Bus”\, Mike Monteiro muses on why “This is the Golden Age of Design...and we’re screwed”\, Nina Freeman will share her experie nces in creating indie games and more. Sign up for a Three Day Pass to e xperience awesome workshops with Nathan Shedroff\, Aaron Draplin\, Leo F rishberg\, Paul Backett\, and Chris Butler. \;\n \;\nRegister toda y at: http://wvpdx16.eventbrite.com\n\nTags: web\, design\, mobile\, ux\ , digital media\, technology\, html5\, CSS3\, interface design\, User Re search\, game development\, interactive\, visionary\, leader\, vision\, future\, communication\, user\, interactions\, experience\n\nImported fr om: http://calagator.org/events/1250469922 URL:http://www.webvisionsevent.com/portland/ SUMMARY:WebVisions Portland LOCATION:Revolution Hall: 1300 SE Stark St.\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160513T003321Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160518T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160518T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160513T003321Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160513T003321Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470260 DESCRIPTION:Ever been handed a project or had someone come to you with an idea that immediately made you think\, “This is probably a waste of tim e.” What if\, instead of taking on the project\, you first went to find out if it’s a good idea? \;\n \;\nThis talk is a mix of stories ab out people whose dreams were dashed (and they were thankful for it) as w ell as practical advice for helping you find out if that idea is any goo d. \;\n \;\nThe talk title comes from the fact that\, over the cou rse of his career\, Matthew killed several projects by providing evidenc e that the project shouldn’t even begin (or should be stopped in its tra cks). Twice\, he’s had to deliver the bad news to someone who then went on to shutter their entire business. And they thanked him for it. Spendi ng $20\,000 to make that early decision meant avoiding spending millions to build something no one would want enough to justify the money\, time \, and effort. \;\n \;\nOur Presenter\, Matthew Oliphant \;\nMa tthew has been getting people from WTF to FTW since 1999 when he started down the UX road as a Technical Writer. He’s worked as a freelancer\, i n corporate cube-farms\, agencies\, and startups. He is currently Direct or of User Experience at Vadio\, an innovative video startup. \;\n 3\;\nMatthew has designed and led the development of several multi-milli on-dollar products\, redesigned large-scale corporate design and develop ment processes\, led research efforts to understand the needs of organ t ransplant recipients\, and ghost-edits articles on web design and develo pment on the side. \;\n \;\nHe continues his mission to Inform and Educate by running Refresh Portland (this site!)\, a non-profit organiz ation devoted to highlighting new voices and interesting perspectives on all things web-related.\n\nTags: refreshPDX\, ux\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250470260 URL:http://rfrshpdx.org/best-practices-for-destroying-peoples-dreams/ SUMMARY:Best Practices for Destroying People’s Dreams (And Other Ways UX Can Be Helpful) LOCATION:FINE: 1140 SW 11th Ave \n Suite 200\, Por tland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032624Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160608T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160608T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032624Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469492 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Empowering Community Moderators to Mak e Values-Based Decisions"\; with Jasen Balmat\, OkCupid! \;\n \;\nWorking in tandem with scripted filtration tools\, Moderators act as gate-keepers. Often under-paid and poorly supported\, Community Moderat ors work invisibly at the heart of the social community. Each day\, thes e individuals make thousands of judgement calls on behalf of the communi ty they serve. At their best\, Community Moderators provide personal car e and an attention to detail which enriches each community member’s expe rience on an individual level. Their careful decisions contribute to a s ense of safety and well-being that is the hallmark of a healthy communit y. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nJasen Balmat is a vis ual artist turned tech-geek who leads the Community Moderation team at O kCupid. He holds BFA from The Savannah College of Art and Design. \;\ n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our sixth speaker event of 2016's theme &q uot\;Bounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities.&q uot\; \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design prac tices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250469492 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Empowering Community Moderators LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160705T223426Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160705T223426Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160705T223426Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470531 DESCRIPTION:Camp Optimization's mission is simple: provide a casual\, fun and informative forum for digital marketers and technologists to share optimization best practices\, challenges and wins. Camp Optimization is hosted by roboboogie. \;\n \;\nRoboboogie is a Portland-based dig ital experience optimization agency partnering closely with brands to im prove conversion rates\, nurture brand advocacy and increase customer va lue. \;\n \;\nCamp Optimization welcomes Thom Hines! \;\n \; \nThom makes things easier\, like Bzzy--a simple and smart to-do list ap p for individuals and teams who need to get stuff done. He also teaches Interaction and Web Design at Portland State University. \;\n \;\n This month's discussion topic: Optimization is not all sales and email s ign-ups. \;\n \;\nThis month Camp Optimization explores the role o f effective UI design in improving productivity and engagement. Thom wil l share his perspectives on how engaging experiences help users get thin gs done\, and keeps them coming back for more. \;\n \;\nMeet us at the Assembly Lounge bar at Revolution Hall (Second Floor) for for some beer and casual networking. We'll end the night on the rooftop with a fe w games of Corn Hole. First round of drinks are on us! \;\nMake sure to spread the word and don't forget to RSVP. We hope to see you there!\n \nTags: marketing\, ux\, ui\, design\, meetup\, tech\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250470531 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-camp-optimization-meet-up-tickets-2 6433480251 SUMMARY:UX + Optimization Tech Meet-Up [Camp Optimization] LOCATION:Assembly Lounge Bar: 1300 SE Stark St. Suite 213\, Portland OR 97213 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032808Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160713T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T032808Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160516T065915Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469493 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Designing for Happiness"\; with Pa mela Pavliscak\, Change Sciences?! \;\n \;\nWhat does it mean to d esign for happiness? Based on a combination of design research and data science\, this session will explore what makes people happiest when they use technology and what we can learn from that to design for positive o utcomes. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nPamela Pavlisca k founded Change Sciences. She has a book about designing for happiness coming out in the next year and is a frequent speaker at conferences lik e SXSW\, Collision\, Future of Web Design\, and Webvisions. \;\n \ ;\nCome join CHIFOO for our seventh speaker event of 2016's theme "\ ;Bounded Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities."\ ; \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oreg on\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practice s\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bou nded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250469493 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Designing for Happiness LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160701T005729Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160721T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160721T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160701T005729Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160701T005947Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470522 DESCRIPTION:This is really just an excuse to have drinks with other desig ners. There won't be a pop quiz or anything. \;\n \;\n[RSVP](https ://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-design-happy-hour-tickets-26362032549) and grab your (free) ticket\n\nTags: ux\, design\, happy hour\, beer\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250470522 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-design-happy-hour-tickets-26362 032549 SUMMARY:Portland Design Happy Hour LOCATION:Produce Row Cafe: 204 SE Oak St\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T033355Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160803T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160803T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T033355Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T033355Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469494 DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the tenth annual CHI-Bowl and enjoy some ind oor sports. Dig out your bowling shirt and come bowl a few games\, or ju st hang out and socialize with your friends and colleagues. Families are welcome\, too! And very special prizes will be awarded. You need not bo wl to win! \;\n \;\nCHIFOO members get in free. Non-members or gue sts get the full bowling package for just $10\, and bring the kids—your entire family can bowl for $20! It’s a heck of a deal. \;\n \;\nDo n't be a turkey get some turkeys. Don’t forget your socks and lucky bowl ing ball! \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO on September 14th for our eigh th speaker event next month for 2016's theme "\;Bounded Irrationalit y: Supporting Users and Building Communities"\;. \;\n\n\nTags: co mputer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive desig n\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504694 94 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: 10th Annual Bowling Party! LOCATION:AMF Pro 300 Lanes aka Powell Bowl: 3031 Southeast Powell Bouleva rd\, Portland OR 97202 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160828T090423Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160831T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160831T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160828T090423Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160828T090423Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470725 DESCRIPTION:More information and RSVP on Eventbrite here: http://www.eve ntbrite.com/e/ux-tv-show-taping-tickets-26974142386 \;\n \;\nExpos e UX is the web TV show where startups compete for prizes while getting feedback from user experience (UX) experts. It's Shark Tank for UX desig n. Learn from the experts' advice and improve your own product! See past episodes on our website www.exposeux.com \;\n \;\nBe part of the studio audience in Portland! \;\n \;\nExpose UX is touring North A merica taping episodes in 25 cities. Join for their Portland stop at CEN TRL Office! Watch as 5 local startups give a 30-second pitch\, 2-minute demo\, and receive feedback from a panel of user experience experts. Aft er all the startups have presented\, the experts will choose the winner for the Expose UX Prize Bundle! \;\n \;\n* See some of the hottest startups in Portland pitch and demo \;\n* Learn by watching the ex perts' advice \;\n* Join the excitement as the experts choose who w ins the Prize Bundle \;\n \;\n \;\nBE A VIP ($12): Come at 5:30 pm to get your picture with Expose UX Host Richard Brevig and meet the e xperts and startups. Socialize with new friends while enjoying pizza and soda. \;\n \;\nGENERAL ADMISSION (Free): Please note that genera l admission is on a first come\, first served basis starting at 6:30pm. A general admission ticket does not guarantee entry if capacity is reach ed. VIP tickets are guaranteed entry. \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent Sche dule \;\n5:30 pm - VIP ($12): Food and networking \;\n6:30 pm - GENERAL ADMISSION (Free) \;\n7:00 pm - Episode filming \;\n8: 00 pm - More networking \;\n \;\n \;\nUser Experience Experts&# 13\;\n \;\nLeo Frishberg is Founding Principal of Phase II\, a Portla nd\, OR based UX and product strategy consultancy. His UX leadership ext ends back 30+ years. As Product Design Manager at Intel\, he led multipl e enterprise UX teams. As Principal UX Architect at Tektronix\, he estab lished UX as a strategic component of the business. Most recently\, he a uthored Presumptive Design\, a leading-edge design research method.  3\;\n \;\nRachel Nabors is a UI animation consultant and internationa l speaker in Portland\, Oregon. She curates WebAnimationWeekly.com\, fou nded the Animation at Work community\, and represents the interests of w eb animation folk as an invited expert at the W3C. \;\n \;\nSamue l Hulick is the author of The Elements of User Onboarding. He’s combined UX savvy and a cat-like curiosity for measuring UX impact to become an expert in onboarding. His approach is shaped by over a decade of web exp erience\, theories taken from behavioral psychology\, video game design\ , and even filmmaking. \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, ux design\, design\, startu ps\, programming\, tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50470725 URL:http://www.exposeux.com SUMMARY:Startup Design Competition TV Show - Episode Taping LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 1355 Northwest Everett Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T033930Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160914T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160914T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T033930Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T033930Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469495 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Let's Pretend: Using Personas to Play with Personas to Play with Problems"\; with Carolyn Chandler and Ann a van Slee! \;\n \;\nTo uncover the most common problems\, designe rs must empathize with their users and come to know the spaces and times in which they move. In this interactive presentation\, UX guru Carolyn and game designer Anna take personas and other empathy exercises to the next level. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speakers \;\n \;\nCarolyn Cha ndler\, Mira Fitness \;\n \;\nCarolyn has been working in the fiel d of User Experience Design for over 16 years\, and was named one of “Ch icago’s Tech 50” by Crain’s Magazine. Now she leads the Experience Desig n efforts at Mira Fitness\, which offers a wellness-focused wearable des igned for women. \;\n \;\nAnna van Slee\, Sideshow Collectibles 3\;\n \;\nAnna is Director of New Brands at Sideshow Collectibles\, a production manager who is hands-on with production\, particularly in wr iting/editing\, visual design\, UX/CX design\, brand strategy and conten t creation. \;\n \;\nTogether\, Anna and Carolyn\, coauthored &quo t\;Adventures in Experience Design"\; which teaches experience desig n to beginners with games and activities. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFO O for our eighth speaker event of 2016's theme "\;Bounded Irrational ity: Supporting Users and Building Communities"\;. \;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\ , tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive des ign\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractionality \, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125046 9495 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Let's Pretend LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160823T201642Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160929 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160926 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160823T201642Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160823T201642Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470698 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, September 26\, 2016 at 8am thro ugh Wednesday\, September 28\, 2016 at 4pm.\n\nDescription:\nDelight bri ngs together more than 400 business\, design and technology professional s who are passionate about bringing exceptional experiences to life. The event fosters an intimate forum that introduces big ideas\, encourages interactive discussions\, and builds lasting connections. As we celebrat e our fifth anniversary in 2016\, we have some fun surprises and one-of- a-kind experiences in store—we can’t wait to share them with you! \;\ n \;\nDelight Conference looks at experience design from a diversity of perspectives—from analysts to information architects\, UX designers t o product managers\, content strategists to marketers\, Delight has some thing for anyone dedicated to building meaningful experiences. \;\n&# 13\;\n\n\nTags: ux\, experience design\, cx\, Service Design\, conferenc es\, ux conferences\, design conferences\, content strategy\, martech\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250470698 URL:http://Delight.us/conference SUMMARY:Delight Conference LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: Kridel Grand Ballroom: 1119 SW Park Ave\, P ortland Oregon 97205 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034643Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161005T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161005T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034643Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034643Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469497 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Designer Myopia"\; with Rian Van D er Merwe\, Wildbit! \;\n \;\nThe all-too-common phenomenon whereby \, despite our best intentions\, we sometimes design with a nearsightedn ess that results in websites and applications that please ourselves and impress our peers but don’t meet user and business goals. \;\n \; \nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nRian Van Der Merwe (@RianVDM) designs and builds high quality software that people love to use\, and I wrote a book about it called “Making It Right“. \;\n \;\nHe spent seven years in Silicon Valley and then moved to Portland\, OR in April 2014. H e has been working as a Product Manager for Wildbit and an independent a uthor\, speaker\, and product consultant with Elezea. \;\n \;\nCom e join CHIFOO for our ninth speaker event for 2016's theme "\;Bounde d Irrationality: Supporting Users and Building Communities"\;. \; \n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, pre sumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded ir ractionality\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/e vents/1250469497 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Designer Myopia LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160928T180850Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161018T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161018T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160928T180850Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160928T180850Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470887 DESCRIPTION:Don’t look now\, but your life depends on user experience des ign. Smartphones lead us around by the hand\, we strap computers to body parts like it’s going out of style\, and autonomous cars are already on the road. Thankfully\, Mark Wyner is determined to humanize those exper iences. As a user experience designer\, Mark has architected software fo r the US Army\, Nike\, Intel\, Chrysler\, and more. He has eloquently ad dressed the need for interfaces we understand and trust\, both in writin g and as a speaker at events like Webvisions. Come hear about his effort s to work with the machines\, before they take over for good.\n\nTags: u i\, ux\, ia\, webvisions\, nike\, Tech Talks\, user experience\, design\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250470887 URL:http://mathys-potestio.com/events/ SUMMARY:RuNT. Humanizing Technology with Mark Wyner LOCATION:Wacom Experience Center: 1455 Northwest Irving Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034401Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161102T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161102T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034401Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20151219T034401Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469496 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Bounded Irrationality in Everyday Mome nts"\; with Michelle Kittrell\, Cambia Health Solutions! \;\n \;\nIf we look closely at interactions that frustrate us we can clearly see bounded irrationality at play\, disrupting our ‘expected’ path of ou tcomes. This talk will cover how the dynamic of neuroscience\, culture\, and personal preferences create “unique” rational experiences. \;\n& #13\;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nMichelle Kittrell is a research analyst at Cambia Health Solutions. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our tenth and final speaker event for 2016's theme "\;Bounded Irrati onality: Supporting Users and Building Communities"\;. \;\n\n\nTa gs: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washing ton\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, bounded irractiona lity\, supporting users\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50469496 SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Bounded Irrationality in Everyday Moments LOCATION:Connective DX Community Room: 2030 NW Pettygrove St\, Portland O R 97209 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161108T005545Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161109T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161109T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161108T005545Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161108T005545Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471085 DESCRIPTION:For Novembers 'I want to work for_______' meetup we are excit ed to have with us Brynn Dirksen - Associate Art Director at Razorfish. She specializes in UX design and we look forward to hearing her thoughts and her journey in the digital marketing space. \;\n \;\nAn excer pt of her journey in her own words - \;\n"\;While I started my ca reer in the design industry working on print projects\, after joining Ra zorfish as an Art Director\, I dove deep into the world of digital desig n. As a digital agency Razorfish has a large UX department\, and from th e get-go I was interested in this "\;experience-based” take on desig n. Razorfish encourages employees to experiment with other disciplines\, and when I started exploring\, UX opportunities immediately opened up f or me. I had always enjoyed visual design but once experience design was thrown into the mix\, the design problems I had once found interesting became truly fascinating. Jumping on the chance to expand my skill set l ead me from a job I enjoyed\, to one that I’m truly passionate about.&qu ot\;\n\nTags: portland\, design\, ux\, Forge\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250471085 URL:http://www.ondreampath.com/meetup SUMMARY:I want to work for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (this month is RazorFish) LOCATION:Forge Portland: 1410 SW MORRISON ST.\, SUITE 850\, Portland OR 9 7205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161114T024215Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161117T213000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161117T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161114T024215Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161114T024215Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471098 DESCRIPTION:What changes after the 2016 elections? How do folks from the design and tech communities come together to fight the good fight? How d o we learn how to help? \;\n \;\nIn this workshop\, we’ll work wit h both ideas and actions\, by joining with community partners to envisio n\, plan\, scope and scale a User Experience project. \;\nWe’ll begin by discussing problems and needs with our stakeholders\, using the Envi sioning Cards toolkit from the Value Sensitive Design Lab at UW. We’ll t hen explore User Experience methods and tactics using IDEO’s method card s. Lastly\, we’ll plan deliverables\, discuss resourcing\, and create a budget for our project. \;\n \;\nWorkshop is limited to 10 partici pants. We'll have plenty of time for discussion and exploration. \;\ n \;\nParticipants will receive a copy of the UX Night School Field N otebook and our UX Project Planning and Methods Guides to use in their o wn work. Snacks and beverages will be provided.\n\nTags: ux\, design\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471098 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ux-night-school-envisioning-and-acting-c ommunity-workshop-tickets-29339675760 SUMMARY:UX NIGHT SCHOOL: Envisioning and Acting - A Community Workshop LOCATION:XOXO Outpost: 419 Northeast 10th Avenue\, Portland OR 97232 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T184458Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170118T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170118T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T184458Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170105T203553Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471232 DESCRIPTION:Please note that this first meeting will be meeting on the fi fth floor! \;\n \;\nCHIFOO presents "\;Innovating from Within: Activating Creative Resiliency and Change Agency in Teams"\; with P atricia Colley\, Creative Catalysts Consulting | Matt Smith\, Actor! \;\n \;\nHow do you drive innovation from within the ranks\, when inn ovation processes aren’t well established\, or don’t have a clear execut ive champion? Join us will we bring you a set of collaborative approache s and techniques you can start using right away to inspire your teams to engage more creatively. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speakers \;\nPatric ia Colley \;\nFrom an early age\, Patricia had a natural sense of won der about the world\, a passion for the craft of creativity\, and an aff inity for deep collaborative play. This playful mindset and teamwork has lead her to be Lead UX Designer at CDK Global\, an improv actor and a c onsultant with Creative Catalysts. \;\n \;\nMatt Smith \;\nMatt Smith is a true improv legend. As a founding member of Seattle Improv\, Matt has decades of performance\, writing and teaching experience. He delivers practical\, usable improv-theory based trainings for Agile\, te am building team building\, change management\, stress management\, conf lict resolution\, and group creativity. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our first speaker event for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nPlease Note: This firs t meeting will be held on the fifth floor of the US Bancorp Building aka "\;Big Pink"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2iyvWsS\n\nTags: c omputer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive desi gn\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, col laboration\, manager\, design\, improv\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250471232 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Innovating from Within: Activating Creative Resilie ncy and Change Agency in Teams LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170105T212940Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170201T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170201T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170105T212940Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170105T212940Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471289 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Embrace The Chaos: Client Workshops an d Getting the Insights You Seek"\; with Alicia Nagel\, Alicia Nagel Creative\, LLC! \;\n \;\nEngage the client in disruptive and engag ing workshops early in website development process to elicit input from key stakeholders who might not otherwise be able to verbalize it. Learn about workshop tools to engage clients to define user personas\, develop a wish-list of website features\, and define voice for content. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nAlicia (@AliciaNagelCrtv) bring s over a decade of experience in marketing strategy and branding. She cr eates content and makes sure the marketing for her clients is strategica lly crafted to meet their business goals. \;\n \;\nShe currently e njoys living in NoPo and takes any chance she can get to visit the many gardens we have within the city. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our second speaker event for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strateg ies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2j998jU\n\nTags : computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washingto n\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive d esign\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, collaboration\, design\, security\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250471289 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Embrace The Chaos LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170214T062001Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170221T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170221T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170214T062001Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170214T062001Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471477 DESCRIPTION:PDXAUX learns from Angel Chesimet and other blind end users w hile they demonstrate how they use every day technology\, including webs ites\, phones\, apps\, etc. They will discuss what works for them and wh at doesn't. \;\n \;\nDemonstrations of use of screen readers\, b raille display\, texting\, gps\, apps\, OCR readers and applications\, a nd everyday uses. \;\n \;\nWe will begin the evening with social t ime and then the presentation at 7pm so there is plenty of time for Q&am p\;A\, discussion and a bit of networking/wrap-up at the end.\n\nTags: a ccessibility\, disabilities\, user experience\, ux\, marketing\, tech\, technology\, screen readers\, OCR\, gps\, braille\, meetup:event=2296181 25\, meetup:group=Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Meetup\, we b design\, usability\, accessible web design\, User Research\, universal design\, accessible technology\, mobile user experience\, inclusive des ign\, a11y\, wcag\, web accessibility\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250471477 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/ SUMMARY:PDXAUX Accessibility & technology: demo and discussion with visio n-impaired users LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T190749Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170301T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170301T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T190749Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170105T203613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471233 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Inclusion Before Diversity: Creating a Culture of Learning and Encouraging Getting it Wrong"\; with Ivana McConnell\, Senior UI/UX Designer at Customer.io! \;\n \;\nWhy tec h companies should focus on achieving inclusion first\, attending to emp loyees’ specific self-care needs in order to create a platform for diver sity to flourish\, and better software made. People are chaotic\, and pr oduct design has to account for them— this is challenging\, and often so lved by doing research and testing. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nIvana (@IvanaMcConnell) was born in Sarajevo to a civil engineer-tur ned-translator and a UN Logistics Officer-turned-software engineer. She arrived in Vancouver via Croatia\, Scotland\, and Toronto\, and has prev iously made a living as a rock climbing instructor and video game tester . These days she’s a senior UX designer at Customer.io\, and is most int erested in the intersections of technology\, identity\, and data. \;\ n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our third speaker event for 2017's theme & quot\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \ ;\nhttp://bit.ly/2iuWe0a\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interac tion forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-e xperience\, thriving in chaos\, collaboration\, inclusion\, design\, imp rov\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471233 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Inclusion Before Diversity: Creating a Culture of L earning and Encouraging Getting it Wrong LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170225T013508Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170307T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170307T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170225T013508Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170225T013508Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471515 DESCRIPTION:IxDA Portland is delighted to welcome Jared Spool to the Paci fic Northwest\, to present his UX Tipping Point talk. Doors open at 6pm for drinks\, snacks\, catching-up with friends\, and checking-out Wacom' s swanky new "\;Experience Center"\; in the Pearl District. Jare d's talk will then span ~45min\, with time after for Q&\;A. We'll als o be raffling-off books\, and offering a discount code for UIE's upcomin g Portland workshop series! \;\n \;\n——— \;\n \;\nThe UX Tip ping Point \;\n \;\nFor the longest time\, making a great experien ce for the user was a business-strategy luxury item. A great product onl y had to work and ship. A great experience was a nice-to-have\, not a re quirement. Times have changed. The cost of delivering a product is no lo nger a barrier to entry. Quality is no longer a differentiator. What’s l eft? The user’s experience. \;\n \;\nEvery part of the organizatio n must be infused with an understanding of great design. Your organizati on has to cross the UX Tipping Point. You must increase everyone’s expos ure to users\, communicate a solid experience vision\, and install a cul ture of continual learning. With that\, design will become your organiza tion’s competitive advantage. \;\n \;\nJared will show you and you r team: \;\n \;\n• Which path organizations take to become design- infused \;\n• How a centralized UX team is a stepping stone to a mor e UX capable organization \;\n• Why the market needs to demand a bet ter experience before it will matter \;\n• What your organization wi ll need to do to cross the UX Tipping Point \;\n \;\n———— \;\n& #13\;\nJared M. Spool is a co-founder of Center Centre and the founder o f UIE. In 2016\, with Dr. Leslie Jensen-Inman\, he opened Center Centre\ , a new design school in Chattanooga\, TN to create the next generation of industry-ready UX Designers. They created a revolutionary approach to vocational training\, infusing Jared’s decades of UX experience with Le slie’s mastery of experience-based learning methodologies. \;\n \; \nYou’ll also find him as the conference chair and keynote speaker at th e annual UI Conference and UX Immersion Conference\, and he manages to s queeze in a fair amount of writing time. He is author of the book\, Web Usability: A Designer’s Guide and co-author of Web Anatomy: Interaction Design Frameworks that Work. \;\n \;\nYou’ll find his writing at u ie.com. You can also follow his adventures on the Twitters at @jmspool\, where he tweets daily about UX design\, design strategy\, design educat ion\, and the wondrous customer service habits of the airline industry.\ n\nTags: ux\, jaredspool\, uie\, ui\, design\, usability\, chi\, tech\, awesome\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471515 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jared-spool-beyond-the-ux-tipping-point- tickets-32317330004 SUMMARY:Beyond The UX Tipping Point w/ Jared Spool LOCATION:Wacom Experience Center: 1455 Northwest Irving Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170305T072418Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170322T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170322T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170305T072418Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170305T072418Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471551 DESCRIPTION:IxDA Portland is proud to host Mike Monteiro\, in town to fun draise &\; rouse the weary with his latest call to arms: How To Fight Fascism. Doors open at 6pm for drinks\, snacks\, catching-up with frien ds\, and checking-out Wacom's swanky new "\;Experience Center"\; in the Pearl District. Mike's talk will begin at 7pm and span ~45min\, with time after for inspired rabble-rousing. \;\n \;\n——— \;\nA ll design is political\, because all politics are designed. The world is a mess because a certain set of people designed it to be a mess. Now we need a different set of people to design our way out of it. This is not a choice. Regardless of whether this is what we wanted or not fascism i s knocking on our front door. This is how we knock back. \;\nThis eve nt is doubling as a fundraiser for The Trevor Project\, Planned Parentho od\, and ACLU of Oregon\, with IxDA getting the refreshments\, so... LET 'S DO THIS PORTLAND!!! \;\n \;\nMike Monteiro is the co-founder an d design director of Mule Design in San Francisco. He prefers elegant\, simple sites with clear language that serve a real need. He prefers that designers have strong spines. Mike writes and speaks frequently about t he craft and business of design. \;\nHe loves client services so much he wrote two books on the topic\, Design is a Job and You’re My Favorit e Client\, both from A Book Apart. Mike received the 2014 Net Award for Conference Talk of the Year for his inspirational polemic on responsibil ity\, How Designers Destroyed the World.\n\nTags: ux\, muledesign\, desi gn\, monteiro\, mikemonteiro\, ixda\, ixdapdx\, PDXIXDA\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250471551 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-monteiro-how-to-fight-fascism-ticke ts-32548641864 SUMMARY:Mike Monteiro: How To Fight Fascism LOCATION:Wacom Experience Center: 1455 Northwest Irving Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170323T001749Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170323T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170323T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170323T001749Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170323T001749Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471656 DESCRIPTION:UX Book Club is back! Without a book... \;\n \;\nInste ad\, please bring a few of your favorite UX-related resources (blogs / b log posts / articles / papers / podcasts / books / etc) to share with th e group. \;\n \;\nThey can be your all-time favorites\, or just s omething helpful or remarkable you've come across recently. \;\n \;\nBe prepared to discuss what blogs / people / podcasts / etc you foll ow to keep up with the latest in UX and UX-related news. \;\n \;\ nWe'll also discuss what book(s) we should read in the coming months. 3\;\n \;\nHope to see you there!\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, book club\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471656 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/238432570/ SUMMARY:UX Book Club's Resource Recommend-a-thon LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T191739Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170405T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170405T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T191739Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T193519Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471234 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Bottom Up Security: Doing Your Part to Secure The Future"\; with Chris Berg\, Firemaple Industries! \;\ n \;\nEveryday we hear more about another big hack. First Target\, th en the DNC\, then the NSA. Secure software and infrastructure seems impo ssible\, so what can we do? Come to this session to learn how to make se curity more accessible by making it part of the software and product dev elopment process. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nChrist opher Berg (@thechrisberg) is a consultant who has spent over 16 years s upporting enterprise and startup software development teams as an engine er\, architect\, instructor\, and advisor. He provides guidance to cross -functional teams to bridge the gap from financial success to mature pro duct with security\, architecture\, and process improvement instruction and implementation. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our fourth speak er event for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2iJtOi8\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PN W tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portl and\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, collaboration \, design\, security\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 71234 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Bottom Up Security: Doing Your Part to Secure The F uture LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170328T022815Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170408T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170408T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170328T022815Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170328T022815Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471704 DESCRIPTION:#Spring Buildathon! \;\n \;\n##Guidelines for Guest Con tributors \;\n \;\n##What is it? \;\n \;\nBelieve it or not\ , Hack Oregon actually doesn’t really do a lot of Hackathons. We form s pecialized teams to build software and open data stories for important t hemes in Oregon\, and work and iterate incrementally over months to crea te a product. \;\n \;\nThe "\;Buildathon"\; is the one d ay where we open up our project teams for guest and current contributors that want to be part of the magic and build something amazing\, but mig ht not have the time to participate in our months-long project season.&# 13\;\n \;\n##What’s the goal? \;\n \;\nThe Buildathon is a prod uction sprint. We’ve laid the groundwork to do research\, visualization s\, and data storytelling quickly\, and we need your help to bring our p rojects to the next level. We’ll get to work shoring up and finalizing our projects with some cross-team and outsider help. We’re going to use our lifelines and help each other close those blocked github issues and fine-tune designs. \;\n \;\nBe prepared to make friends and be an instant part of our Hack Oregon family! \;\n \;\n##How can I get i nvolved? \;\n \;\nBy joining our sprint\, you’ll be placed with a team that needs extra hands on deck in your particular skill set. We’re working toward our public demo day at OMSI on May 1st\, where you can p roudly present alongside your team. \;\n \;\n**Perks:** \;\n 3\;\n* Team T-Shirt \;\n \;\n* All Day Food \;\n \;\n* Tick et to sold out Demo Day \;\n \;\n* Profound Glory \;\n \;\n* *[Submit your information here](https://goo.gl/forms/pdmTPIXJ78rx7cB83)* * and we’ll reach out to match you with a team and link to reserve your ticket. \;\n \;\nBelow you’ll find a list of skills and roles we’r e looking for at the Buildathon\, along with this year’s five project th emes. \;\n \;\n**Technical skills we’re looking for the Buildatho n:** \;\n \;\n* Front End Developers (we use React.js) \;\n \;\n* Data Visualization Developers (we use React.js/D3.js) \;\n \ ;\n* API Developers (we use Django) \;\n \;\n* Database Programmer s (we use PostgreSQL) \;\n \;\n* UX/UI Designers \;\n \;\n* DevOps Engineers (we use AWS\, Docker\, Travis.CI) \;\n \;\n* Cont ent Writers / Copywriters \;\n \;\n* Data Scientists (we use Pytho n) \;\n \;\n* Multimedia Developers (Photography\, Motion Graphics \, Animation\, Videography) \;\n \;\n* Visual Designers (Graphic D esign\, Illustration) \;\n \;\n#Project Teams \;\n \;\n##Bud get \;\n \;\n**MVP: **We’re highlighting the City of Portland’s bu dget data in a neutral manner so that users can quickly and efficiently understand its components\, view basic spending trends and dive deeper i nto bureau-level budgets. \;\n \;\n**Stretch Goals: **We’ll organi ze more sophisticated granular views\, and applied analysis of deltas an d outcomes of programs. \;\n \;\n##Transportation \;\n \;\n **MVP: **We’re creating a new system organize and model the efficiency o f road construction and capital infrastructure planning. \;\n \;\n **Stretch goals: **Expand into usage and impact of Portland’s biking and transit ecosystem through the lense of multi-modal transportation patte rns. \;\n \;\n##Emergency Response \;\n \;\n**MVP: **We are collaborating with Portland Fire and Rescue to take data relating to th eir emergency calls and build interesting dashboards\, visualizations\, and simulations. \;\n \;\n**Stretch goals: **Understand more about how emergency response patterns vary by unique aspects of neighborhood demographics. \;\n \;\n##Housing \;\n \;\n**MVP: **We’re ex ploring how the city and its neighborhoods have changed over time\, from the perspective of 12 representative households. \;\n \;\n**Stre tch Goals: **We’ll work with raw data from the voter registration to exp lore change of address as a vector\, which may indicate displacement tre nds. \;\n \;\n##Homelessness \;\n \;\n**MVP: **We’re expand ing the perception around the definitions of homelessness in Portland an d the moment in time where people experience homelessness. \;\n \; \n**Stretch goals: **Capture a fuller picture of children in Multnomah C ounty who hang in the balance food security and housing security. \; \n \;\n\n\nTags: data\, hackathon\, react\, python\, django\, ux\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471704 URL:https://tinyurl.com/kbxwa8u SUMMARY:Hack Oregon Spring Buildathon LOCATION:Hidden Venue: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T192541Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170503T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170503T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T192541Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T192541Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471235 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Caring Technologies Designing For Trus t And Care"\; with Amelia Abreu\, UX Night School! \;\n \;\nTe chnology has the potential to shape the way that we give and receive car e and the conditions in which the work of care is done. Yet\, can we aut omate the crucial tasks of caring\, and is it in our own interest to do so? How can we design services\, along with products and systems\, to su pport care? \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nAmelia Abreu (@ameliaabreu) is a Portland-based design researcher\, writer\, and the founder of UX Night School. She's worked with teams at organizations li ke Nike\, Intel\, Mozilla and Microsoft\, along with agencies\, startup s\, and cultural institutions. She is a frequent conference speaker\, th e daughter of two schoolteachers\, and generally geeky about how people learn (among other things). Her writing on culture and technology has be en featured in the New Inquiry\, Motherboard\, The Hairpin and the BBC.& #13\;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our fifth speaker event for 2017's t heme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\ n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2hx0cXG\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer i nteraction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, commun ity\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, collaboration\, design\, health\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471235 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Caring Technologies Designing For Trust And Care LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170524T014443Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170530T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170530T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170524T014443Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170524T014443Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471962 DESCRIPTION:Open Source Bridge is in just a few weeks — June 20-23. \ ;\n*Come find out about volunteering positions\, including Session Monit or\, Hacker Lounge volunteer\, Logistics assistant\, Party volunteer\, a nd more! \;\n*Working just 8 hours (spread over 4 days of conference and load-in day) gets you a free ticket. \;\n \;\n \;\nOpen so urce Bridge is the best regional open source tech conference around! A l anguage-agnostic conference created by developers\, designers\, hardware hackers\, and community leaders for the greater tech industry\, OSBridg e focuses on the intersection of activism\, tech\, and culture. \;\n Students and those looking for internships and work are always welcome — we have a job board on-site to connect you with companies looking to fi ll positions.\n\nTags: students\, software\, tech\, hardware\, open sour ce\, volunteer\, volunteering\, community\, connection\, hackathon\, spr int\, ux\, design\, qa\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0471962 URL:http://opensourcebridge.org/ SUMMARY:Open Source Bridge Volunteer Meetup LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170523T211442Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170601T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170601T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170523T211442Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170523T211442Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471961 DESCRIPTION:The Optimal Workshop Roadshow is coming to Portland! We’re br inging New Zealand hospitality to town with an evening of informative ta lks by user researchers\, for user researchers (and anyone interested in UX). This is your ticket to 3 hours packed with fresh UX tips\, sweet s oftware offers\, fun games and prizes\, plus tasty food and drinks. All in the company of like-minded locals! \;\n \;\nWant to find out wh at your users are really thinking? Laure Parsons uncovers how behavioura l economics\, psychology and cognitive bias studies can help you underst and what users really want. \;\n \;\nWant a deeper understanding o f UX through a unique case study? Our very own Kat Hardisty shares her i nsights from designing user experience for a physical space. \;\n \;\nCheck out the Eventbrite page for full talk details and schedule. 3\;\n \;\nSpots are limited so get your ticket now. Got a friend to b ring or a colleague to convince? Take advantage of our group discount fo r 3 or more tickets! \;\n\n\nTags: ux\, User Research\, networking\, beer\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471961 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/optimal-workshop-roadshow-portland-ticke ts-34558270718?aff=cal SUMMARY:Optimal Workshop Roadshow: Portland LOCATION:The Good Mod: 1313 W Burnside St\, Portland OR 97209 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170526T001114Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170526T001114Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170526T001114Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471972 DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning skills and tactics for understanding a nd designing User Experiences? Join LaunchCode and UX Night School's Pri ncipal Instigator\, Amelia Abreu for an evening of learning all about th ese crucial details that can make or break your work. \;\n \;\nWe' ll have snacks\, beverages\, and a hands-on usability audit exercise to work through together. Bring your UX questions and quandaries\, and we'l l sketch\, socialize\, and catch up. \;\n \;\nWhile you're here\, learn more about UX Night School's course offerings and how to hire appr entices with LaunchCode. \;\n\n\nTags: ui\, ux\, user experience\, Co de School\, hiring\, pdxtech\, technology\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250471972 URL:http://bit.ly/2rmZd2n SUMMARY:Usability & the User Experience LOCATION:CENTRL Office: 329 NE Couch Street\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T194421Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T194421Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T194421Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471236 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;How To Get Buy In And Be On The Same P age"\; with Mary Shaw\, UX Consultant! \;\n \;\nGetting buy-in from project stakeholders is often the most critical piece of the desig n puzzle. Learn how to successfully collaborate with your stakeholders s o everyone is on the same page from the start. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nMary Shaw (@maryshaw) is a seasoned UX consultant with 20 years of client-facing experience working with Fortune 500 comp anies\, mid-sized businesses and startups. Mary helps clients get more c ustomers and qualified leads by designing digital products that intentio nally communicate who the product is for\, what they get\, and what's ne xt. Mary has worked on a variety of UX design projects for clients inclu ding Coca-Cola\, Weight Watchers\, Unilever\, Starbucks\, and Conair Cor poration. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our sixth speaker event fo r 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design" \;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2hRlsoN\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human- computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hc i\, community\, design practices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, collaboration\, design\, health\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471236 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: How To Get Buy In And Be On The Same Page LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T013431Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T141500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T013431Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T013931Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472037 DESCRIPTION:If you volunteer for 8 hours\, you'll get a free ticket to Op en Source Bridge! Come to orientation to get details! And sign up for yo ur shift hours at http://volunteer.opensourcebridge.org/welcome/. \; \n \;\nOSBridge organizers will show you around the facility\, go thr ough roles and some conference best practices\, and teach you how to res pond to a Code of Conduct report. \n\nTags: students\, software\, tech\, hardware\, open source\, volunteer\, volunteering\, community\, connect ion\, hackathon\, sprint\, ux\, design\, qa\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250472037 URL:http://opensourcebridge.org/ SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation #1 for Open Source Bridge volunteers LOCATION:The Eliot Center (Buchan Building): 1226 SW Salmon Street\, Port land OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T013636Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T154500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T143000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T013636Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170607T013818Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472038 DESCRIPTION:If you volunteer for 8 hours\, you'll get a free ticket to Op en Source Bridge! Come to orientation to get details! And sign up for yo ur shift hours at http://volunteer.opensourcebridge.org/welcome/. \;\ n \;\nOSBridge organizers will show you around the facility\, go thro ugh roles and some conference best practices\, and teach you how to resp ond to a Code of Conduct report. \;\n\n\nTags: students\, software\, tech\, hardware\, open source\, volunteer\, volunteering\, community\, c onnection\, hackathon\, sprint\, ux\, design\, qa\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250472038 URL:http://opensourcebridge.org/ SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation #2 for Open Source Bridge volunteers LOCATION:The Eliot Center (Buchan Building): 1226 SW Salmon Street\, Port land OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170616T203737Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170620T201500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170620T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170616T203737Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170616T203737Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472091 DESCRIPTION:Looking to engage or recruit donors\, volunteers\, ambassador s\, or community partners in person? Want tips on how to make things run more smoothly? Get potential advocates excited to come to your communit y event. \;\n \;\nJoin us as Melissa Chavez (core organizer of man y nonprofit events over the years\, including tech conferences Open Sour ce Bridge\, PNSQC\, PyDX\, and Portland VegFest) shares tools\, and how to plan community events. \;\n\n\nTags: conference\, software\, tech\ , open source\, volunteer\, volunteering\, community\, connection\, hack athon\, sprint\, ux\, design\, qa\, organization\, planning\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472091 URL:https://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/24 0597650/ SUMMARY:Organizing Community Events 101 LOCATION:The Eliot Center: 1226 SW Salmon Street\, Portland OR 97205 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T041148Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170627T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170627T113000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T041148Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170619T041148Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472099 DESCRIPTION:Join AMA PDX on June 27 as we explore several characteristics of how our partner professionals who deliver User Experience (UX) think about how what they do differs in the agency and corporate settings. Mo da Health’s UX Strategy and Design Director Ed Stojakovic brings his ins ights from working on both sides\, and within several groups in these co mpanies. This field has many new people looking at how to work with them or join them. If you currently work with UX teams or aspire to\, this o ne's for you.\n\nTags: ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250472099 URL:http://www.ama-pdx.org/events/user-experience-agency-vs-corporate-car e/ SUMMARY:The User Experience: Agency vs. Corporate and Why You Should Care LOCATION:BridgePort Brew Pub: 1313 Nw Marshall St\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T195531Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170712T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170712T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T195531Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T195531Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471237 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Storytelling Versus Specifications: Th e Politics Of Introducing New Design In A Large Organization"\; with Colin Bay\, Thug Design | Dwayne King\, Pinpoint. | Chris Tobias\, Tech nology Association of Oregon! \;\n \;\nInnovation is all the rage today. But how do you actually get your crazy\, life changing ideas turn ed into real products when you work for a large\, complex organization? Check out our panel of seasoned troublemakers to learn how you too can b ecome a force for change within a large team and still keep your job. 3\;\n \;\nAbout the Speakers \;\n \;\nColin Bay\, Thug DesignCo lin Bay\, Thug Design \;\n \;\nColin Bay is Chief Research Officer for Thug Design\, a user research and design agency in NW Portland. He has been working in user experience since before it was ever called that \, from WordPerfect to Intel to Thug\, and some companies in between. HT hug works chiefly with companies in the Fortune 100\, along with a varie ty of smaller\, up-and-coming clients. \;\n \;\nDwayne King\, Pinp oint.Dwayne King\, Pinpoint. \;\n \;\nDwayne (@dwayne_king) has le d strategic teams for over 15 years\, always asking them for less\; Less complexity\, less ego\, less whiz-bang\, and less copycat thinking. Lea ving more room for elegant\, useful design and emergent strategies that bring something new into the world. \;\n \;\nChris Tobias\, TAO & amp\; GE HealthcareChris Tobias\, Technology Association of Oregon \; \n \;\nChris currently serves as Lead Systems Integrator for GE Healt hcare leading software projects for the Sochi and Rio Olympics\, electro nic prescribing\, patient records and next generation cloud healthcare s oftware. He is also Chairman of the Technology Association of Oregon’s D igital Health Community which hosts Oregon’s largest health technology i nnovation events and forums. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our se venth speaker event for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategie s for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2hwYlly\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\ , tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive des ign\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, co llaboration\, design\, storytelling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250471237 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Storytelling Versus Specifications: The Politics Of Introducing New Design In A Large Organization LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T201216Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170802T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170802T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T201216Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T201615Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471238 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents our Annual Bowling Party! \;\n \;\nCome join us for the annual CHI-Bowl and enjoy some indoor sports. Dig out y our bowling shirt and come bowl a few games\, or just hang out and socia lize with your friends and colleagues. Families are welcome\, too! And v ery special prizes will be awarded. You need not bowl to win! \;\n 3\;\nDon't be a turkey get some turkeys. Don’t forget your socks and luc ky bowling ball! \;\n \;\nCost \;\nCHIFOO members get in free. Non-members or guests get the full bowling package for just $10\, and br ing the kids—your entire family can bowl for $20! It’s a heck of a deal. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO on September 6th for our eighth speaker event next month for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2htyTKA\n\nTags: co mputer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive desig n\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, coll aboration\, design\, storytelling\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250471238 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: CHIFOO Annual Bowling Party LOCATION:AMF Pro 300 Lanes aka Powell Bowl: 3031 Southeast Powell Bouleva rd\, Portland OR 97202 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T203008Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170906T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170906T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T203008Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170829T040416Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471239 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Launching An Innovation Team"\; wi th Erik Goodfriend\, Humanity Innovation Labs! \;\n \;\nThe journe y from product ideation to launch is full of challenges. Those challenge s need a team able to combine the right resources\, tools and insight wi th product strategy\, design thinking\, and business model design. \; \n \;\nAbout the Speakers \;\n \;\nErik Goodfriend (@egoodfrien d) combines product strategy\, design thinking\, and business model inno vation to help organization’s realize their strategic goals. He leads bu siness and commercialization strategy at Humanity Innovation Labs\, deve loping scalable wearable systems that shift the healthcare paradigm from provider driven to consumer directed. Erik also works as a product deve lopment manager at Providence Health Plan\, developing insurance product s that incentivize positive health decisions by consumers and cost effec tive care delivery by providers. \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our ninth speaker event for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategi es for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2iv1ros\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington \, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, presumptive de sign\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriving in chaos\, c ollaboration\, design\, teambuilding\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250471239 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Launching An Innovation Team LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170726T232621Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170922 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170726T232621Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170726T232621Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472266 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Friday\, September 22\, 2017 at 8am thro ugh Saturday\, September 23\, 2017 at 6pm.\n\nDescription:\nJoin us in P ortland\, OR\, for our 4th year of inspirational sessions and educationa l workshops\, cross-pollinating our diverse community of creatives\, dev elopers and front-end engineers.\n\nTags: devsigner\, art\, design\, fro ntend\, front-end\, conference\, graphic design\, web development\, deve loper\, animation\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0472266 URL:https://www.devsignercon.com/ SUMMARY:Devsigner Conference 2017 LOCATION:University Place Hotel & Convention Center: 310 SW LINCOLN STREE T\, PORTLAND OR 97201 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170912T194618Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170928T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170928T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170912T194618Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170912T194618Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472490 DESCRIPTION:We'll be discussing Cory Lebson's recent book\, The UX Career s Handbook. \;\n \;\nThe author will join the discussion for Q+A\, remotely\, around 6:00. (This is earlier than usual\, so please try not to be late!) \;\n \;\nYou can purchase a copy of the book at Amaz on (https://www.amazon.com/UX-Careers-Handbook-Cory-Lebson/dp/1138901067 /) or CRC Press (https://www.crcpress.com/The-UX-Careers-Handbook/Lebson /p/book/9781138901063). \;\n \;\nAbout the book: \;\n \;\nTh e UX Careers Handbook offers an insider’s look at how to be a successful User Experience (UX) professional from comprehensive career pathways to learning\, personal branding\, networking skills\, building of resumes and portfolios\, and actually landing a UX job. \;\n \;\nThis book goes in-depth to explain what it takes to get into and succeed in a UX career\, be it as a designer\, information architect\, strategist\, user researcher\, or in a variety of other UX career specialities. It presen ts a wealth of resources designed to help readers develop and take contr ol of their UX career success including perspectives and advice from exp erts in the field. \;\n \;\nAbout the author: \;\n \;\nCory Lebson has been a UX consultant for over two decades. He is the Principa l and Owner of a small UX consultancy\, a builder of UX community\, and a past president of the User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA) . Not only a practitioner of UX\, Cory teaches and mentors to help profe ssionals grow their UX skills\, and conducts regular talks and workshops on topics related to both UX skills and career development. \;\n \;\nAll participants must read and abide by Puppet Labs' Event Code of C onduct below: \;\n \;\nEvent Code of Conduct \;\n \;\nExhibi tors\, speakers\, sponsors\, staff and all other attendees at events org anized by Puppet Labs (PuppetConf\, Puppet Camps\, training classes\, an d others) or held at Puppet Labs facilities are subject to these Communi ty Guidelines and Code of Conduct. We are dedicated to providing a haras sment-free experience for everyone\, and we do not tolerate harassment o f participants in any form. \;\n \;\nWe ask you to be considerate of others and behave professionally and respectfully to all other partic ipants. Remember that sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue\, including talks. Participants violating these rules m ay be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the disc retion of the organizers or Puppet Labs staff members. \;\n \;\nHa rassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender\, gender i dentity or expression\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appea rance\, body size\, race\, religion\, sexual images in public spaces\, r eal or implied violence\, intimidation\, oppression\, stalking\, followi ng\, harassing photography or recording\, sustained disruption of talks or other events\, inappropriate physical contact\, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expecte d to comply immediately. \;\n \;\nIf a participant engages in hara ssing behavior\, the event organizers may take any action they deem appr opriate\, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event wit h no refund. If you are being harassed\, notice that someone else is bei ng harassed\, or have any other concerns\, please contact a member of th e event staff immediately. \;\n \;\nEvent staff will be happy to h elp participants address concerns. All reports will be treated as confid ential. We strongly encourage you to address your issues privately with any of our staff members who are organizing the event. We encourage you to avoid disclosing information about the incident until the staff have had sufficient time in which to address the situation. Please also keep in mind that public shaming can be counter-productive to building a stro ng community. We do not condone nor participate in such actions. \;\n \;\nWe value your attendance. If you cannot find a member of the eve nt staff or are not comfortable contacting one of the staff\, you can al ternatively contact conduct@puppetlabs.com\, Kara Sowles (kara at puppet labs.com) or Nathan Rawlins (503-806-2992 or nathan.rawlins at puppetlab s.com). \;\n \;\nWe expect all participants to follow these rules at all event venues and related social events.\n\nTags: ux\, user experi ence\, design\, research\, career\, jobs\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250472490 URL:https://www.meetup.com/preview/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/243296773 SUMMARY:UX Book Club | The UX Careers Handbook | Cory Lebson LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave Fifth Floor\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T203659Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171004T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171004T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T203659Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170923T040533Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471240 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Coding is for Coders: Why Designers Sh ould Learn Business and What You Can Do About It"\; with Patrick Nee man\, icertis! \;\n \;\nMost designers may have heard something li ke\, "\;learn to code like your life depends on it.” While empathy f or the engineering process is important\, and that mythical designer / c oder may exist\, in general\, this advice is misguided. Bad for you\, ba d for your team\, bad for your organization\, and most importantly\, bad for your career. \;\n \;\nIn this talk\, Patrick will explain why you should not learn to code and instead focus on learning the in’s an out’s of business. He’ll cover: \;\n \;\n• Why learning about busi ness is a good idea for any user experience professional \;\n \;\n • Why most businesses secretly want designers to learn business \;\n& #13\;\n• What aspects of business are important to user experience \; \n \;\n• How you can take action to learn it in your organization \;\n \;\n• Where you can apply what you have learned to your current job\, and your future jobs \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \ ;\nPatrick Neeman (@usabilitycounts) (mostly) in Seattle\, Washington. H e is currently Sr. Director of User Experience at icertis. He was Direct or of Product Design at Apptio\, and Director of User Experience at Jobv ite. After a complete redesign of the application\, Jobvite received a W ebby award for employment\, and the Deloitte What Works award. \;\n&# 13\;\nCome join CHIFOO for our tenth speaker event for 2017's theme &quo t\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\n http://bit.ly/2hRy9jc\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interactio n forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, des ign practices\, presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-expe rience\, thriving in chaos\, collaboration\, design\, teambuilding\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250471240 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Coding is for Coders: Why Designers Should Learn Bu siness and What You Can Do About It LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170926T201933Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170926T201933Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170926T201933Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472569 DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:30pm\, talk starts at 6:00pm. \;\n \;\n Blockchain technology surfaced with Bitcoin and was first conceptualized by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. Bitcoin’s underlying technology is blockch ain\, one does not exist without the other. However\, many individuals s oon realized the true power and seemingly unlimited potential of blockch ain technology. Over the last 8.5 years\, we have seen innovation paving the way for what many deem the second generation of the internet. To ma ny this is still the early days of blockchain technology\, even though i t has been 8\, going on 9 years since introduction. Our understanding of a blockchain\, possible applications\, and the world of possibilities a ssociated is rapidly evolving and changing. \;\n \;\nThis talk wil l discuss the basics of blockchain and touch on the concept of public\, private\, and hybrid blockchain\; specifically\, Dragonchain. \;\n 3\;\nOur Presenter\, Eileen Quenin \;\n \;\nEileen Quenin is a UX Strategist and tech evangelist for Dragonchain\, an open source platform . It’s is best described as a distributed crypto ledger framework protoc ol that makes it easy to create cost-efficient business networks where v irtually anything of value can be tracked and traded. \;\n \;\nEil een is active in the Seattle start up ecosystem. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design and a Master of Science degree in Engineer ing with a focus on Human Computer Interaction. \;\n \;\nPrior to joining working on Dragonchain\, she spent 3 years in Amazon Global Paym ents guiding product development for gift cards\, AmazonPay and Amazon P ayPhrase. She holds a patent on techniques for intelligent selection of a currency preference conversion. \;\n \;\nPrior to that\, Eileen worked at LexisNexis on fraud prevention\, background checks\, public re cords\, and identity management solutions was instrumental in bringing t o market visualization and drawing tools designed for creating link anal ysis charts—visual relationships between individuals\, addresses\, vehic les\, corporations\, and other items.\n\nTags: refreshPDX\, blockchain\, dragonchain\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504725 69 URL:http://rfrshpdx.org/dragonchain/ SUMMARY:UX Using Blockchain LOCATION:FINE: 1140 SW 11th Ave \n Suite 200\, Por tland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171001T210434Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171001T210434Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171011T001327Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472590 DESCRIPTION:Millions of individuals interface daily with colleges and uni versities throughout the Northwest region\, as students\, employees\, an d members of the public. Thousands of these individuals have disabilitie s that impact the tools and methods they use for accessing websites and information technologies. \;\n \;\nHow are colleges and universiti es in Portland and throughout the Northwest region handling this challen ge? What strategies are they employing internally and through procuremen t to ensure their websites and information technologies are accessible? What can the rest of us learn from higher education's examples? \;\n& #13\;\nAt the October meetup\, we will explore these questions including strategies for getting buy-in. Terrill Thompson from University of Wash ington\, Kaela Parks from Portland Community College\, Emiluz Lopez from CollegeNET and Gabriel Merrell from University of Oregon will share the ir strategies\, stories and experiences in an informal conversation abou t IT accessibility in higher ed. \;\n \;\nCrowdCompass is our even t host. They are graciously providing refreshments for this event! Revie w their accessibility information and let us know if you have questions. \;\n \;\nLineup/Agenda: \;\n \;\n• 6:00 gather/networking&# 13\;\n \;\n• 6:30 panelists share their experience \;\n \;\n• 8 :00 time for Q&\;A and conversation \;\n \;\n• 8-8:30 closing/n etworking \;\n \;\nOur panelists: \;\n \;\nTerrill Thompson - University of Washington \;\n \;\nKaela Parks - Portland Communi ty College \;\n \;\nEmiluz Lopez - CollegeNET \;\n \;\nGabri el Merrell - Oregon State University \;\n \;\nSee our [Meetup page ](https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Meet up/events/243046035/) for bios on all of our presenters.\n\nTags: User R esearch\, a11y\, accessibility\, accessible technology\, accessible web design\, inclusive design\, mobile user experience\, technology\, univer sal design\, usability\, user experience\, wcag\, web accessibility\, we b design\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472590 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Accessibility-and-User-Experience-Mee tup/events/243046035/ SUMMARY:Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDXAUX) - Acce ssible Technology in Higher Education LOCATION:CrowdCompass by Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171102T053957Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171107T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171107T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171102T053957Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171102T053957Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472761 DESCRIPTION:So many of us are building really cool shit at work and in th e community - let's share\, recognize and applaud our badassery. Through this WTT series\, we aim to perpetuate the technical learning and teach ing component within our industry. \;\n \;\nPartnering with local WIT communities we'll meet monthly for a lightning talk + keynote\, foll owed by Q&\;A. Oh\, and food/drink. Curated for a technical audience compromised of but not limited to women\, transgender and non binary fri ends. We'll start promptly at 5:15 and end by 6:30\, we welcome kiddos t oo. \;\n \;\nUX/Design Speaker Lineup! \;\n \;\nLightning Ta lk\, Callie Carroll: DIY Usability Testing for Devs - UX Research for No n Researchers \;\nCallie survived the life of a front-end web develop er during the (original) Dot-Com Bubble\, working at companies like Yaho o!\, Sabre\, and Fiserv. After\, she shifted her focus deliberately to u sability and accessibility\, earning a Masters in Human-Computer Interac tion\, and worked in house as a User Experience Researcher at Amazon and Intel\, and in accessibility at Apple. \;\n \;\nKeynote\, Carrie Bisazza: Design Leadership - Solving CX At Scale\, My Path from Pixels t o Spreadsheets \;\nCarrie is the Director of Selling Design Experienc e at eBay. \;\n \;\nQuestions/want to chat/interested in speaking? allisonkrug10@gmail.com\n\nTags: ux\, design\, Tech Talks\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250472761 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-talking-tech-series-uxdesign-ticke ts-39472596599 SUMMARY:Women's Tech Talk Series - UX & Design LOCATION:AppNexus 711 SW Alder Street Suite 400 Portland\, OR 97205: fals e SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T182311Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T182311Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T182311Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472828 DESCRIPTION:Allowing those with disabilities to experience your product o r website effectively can be crucial to its success. As creators of expe riences for others\, we need to take responsibility and make sure the co ntent we are generating is consumable by as many users as possible. Sila s will share tools and tips that will help you evaluate the current stat e of your project and its accessibility\, along with ways to change the way you think about design\, allowing you to target a broader range of u sers. \;\nCome network with Portland's top digital marketing\, design and optimization professionals at Buckman Public House located at Washi ngton High School on the first floor. \;\nDon't forget to RSVP and sp read the word. First round of drinks is on us with an RSVP! \;\n \ ;\nWhat is Camp Optimization? \;\nCamp Optimization's mission is simp le: provide a casual\, fun and informative forum for digital marketers a nd technologists to share optimization best practices\, challenges and w ins. \;\n \;\nWho is roboboogie? \;\nroboboogie is a Portland-b ased digital experience optimization agency partnering closely with bran ds to improve conversion rates\, nurture brand advocacy and increase cus tomer value.\n\nTags: digital marketing\, design\, product design\, ux d esign\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472828 URL:https://nov17campoptimization.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:Camp Optimization: Let’s Start Making the Internet More Accessibl e LOCATION:Buckman Public House: 1310 Southeast Stark Street\, Portland OR 97214 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T204415Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161229T204415Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171103T020337Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250471241 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Now That’s Risky Business – Selling UX To The Security Techies"\; with Andrew Sweany\, Tripwire! \;\n&# 13\;\nSoftware for tech savvy system admins and security analysts doesn’ t need to be easy to use\, right? Wrong. Providing good software to th e folks keeping our data safe is much more important than one click shoe shopping. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\n \;\nAndrew (@andr ewsweany) began as a Human Factors Engineer at Intel in 2000 and since t hat time has completed countless user research activities on a huge rang e of products (software\, hardware\, web/desk\, tablet\, &\; mobile) across the entire life cycle (from emerging concepts to well established enterprise and consumer products). \;\n \;\nCome join CHIFOO for our eleventh and final speaker event for 2017's theme "\;Thriving in Chaos: Strategies for Good Design"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/ 2imCE8Q\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon \, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\ , presumptive design\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, thriv ing in chaos\, collaboration\, design\, security\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250471241 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Now That’s Risky Business – Selling UX To The Secur ity Techies LOCATION:1st Floor Conference Room- Big Pink (Us Bancorp Tower)\, 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97204: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97 204 United States of America SEQUENCE:6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171222T025738Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180110T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180110T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171222T025738Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045714Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473021 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Is Design Metrically Opposed?"\; w ith Jared Spool\, Center Centre &\; UIE! \;\n \;\nThe world of metrics and analytics have often been at odds with how designers work. D esign is a process where we finely tune our intuition to create great us er experiences. Yet\, sometimes\, what we think is best rivals the metri cs. So which do we believe-our gut or the data? \;\n \;\nIn the wo rld of measures\, metrics\, and Key Performance Indicators some practice s\, like the growth hacking approach to increasing Monthly Average Users (MAUs)\, have hurt the online experience of Instagram and LinkedIn. Whi le alternatives to satisfaction and net promoter score give insight into the design process and help designers have better instincts. \;\n 3\;\nIf you’re ready to talk to your teams about what you really need\, help management interpret the data\, and create analytical experiments t hat provide design insights\, don’t miss this talk. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nJared Spool (@jmspool) is a co-founder of Center Cen tre and the founder of UIE. \;\n \;\nWhile he led UIE\, the indust ry research firm he started in 1988\, the field of UX design emerged and Jared helped define what makes UX designers successful all over the wor ld. In 2016\, with Dr. Leslie Jensen-Inman\, he opened Center Centre\, a new school in Chattanooga\, TN to create the next generation of industr y-ready UX Designers. They created a revolutionary approach to vocationa l training\, infusing Jared's decades of UX experience with Leslie's mas tery of experience-based learning methodologies. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO i s celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come join CHIFOO for our first speak er event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Where D o We Start"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2BMf4tw\n\nTags: compute r\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\ , PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifo o\, user-experience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473021 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246111293/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Is Design Metrically Opposed? LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050836Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180207T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180207T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050836Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050836Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473045 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Wasted Time Isn’t Time Wasted: Ensurin g An Ethical Process"\; with Corey Pressman\, Fiction! \;\n \; \nWe are at an important juncture in our technologic and social evolutio n requires focus and acumen and something else: poetry\, imagination\, a nd daydreaming. \;\n \;\nThis talk presents a way for us - the mak ers and thinkers of the science fiction present - to organize our activi ties so as to include healthy portions of the arts &\; humanities\, e xperimentation\, and daydreaming. Creating and maintaining a healthy dre am/work balance will ensure that our emerging machine environments are c entered on us\, and not us on them. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nCorey Pressman (@cspressman) is a strategist\, anthropologist and fu turist with over 20 years’ experience providing clarity and direction to clients and partners of all kinds. As VP of Adaptive Strategies at Fict ion\, he generates\, manages and works on projects with large corporatio ns\, universities and startups to help them envision and enact human-cen tered communication and innovation. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for our second spe aker event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2CUSLBv\n\nTags: Soci al Ethics in UX\, Ethics in HCI\, computer\, ux\, human-computer interac tion forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nImported from: http: //calagator.org/events/1250473045 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246110756/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Wasted Time Isn’t Time Wasted LOCATION:TBD: TBD\, Portland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180124T200829Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180207T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180207T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180124T200829Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180124T200829Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473154 DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone! This is the very first event in a new series of meetups for independent/alternative designers in Portland. Come on by an d meet some folks! Let's talk about what we can do with a group like thi s. \;\n \;\n// ABOUT THIS GROUP // \;\n \;\nWork alone? Free lance? Self-taught? Only designer on your team? Only developer who cares about UX? You might be an indie designer. \;\n \;\nThe goal of th is group is to build community by sharing space\, stories\, process\, te chniques\, and skills. We aim to help people feel more fulfilled\, suppo rted\, and connected in their work. ALL people working or interested in design are welcome but most especially women\, nonbinary folks\, LGBTQA+ \, POC\, and any others who are not well supported or represented in the tech industry. \;\n \;\nThis is a community-driven event and so t he format\, process\, and schedule of this series is still in flux. Thin gs to think about: What do you need? How can we (this group) help? \; \n \;\nSee Facebook event page for more details.\n\nTags: ux\, ui\, d esign\, web design\, front-end\, freelance\, free\, social\n\nImported f rom: http://calagator.org/events/1250473154 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/200078313880683/ SUMMARY:Indie UX/UI Meetup - Kickoff Meet & Greet LOCATION:Shut Up and Eat: 3848 SE Gladstone St\, Portland OR 97202 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T051024Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180307T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180307T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T051024Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T051024Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473046 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Humanizing Technology For The Betterme nt All"\; with Elizabeth Bacon\, Devise Consulting! \;\n \;\nL iz will use the breadth of her professional background and core design p ractices to expound on the fundamental responsibility we have in HCI fie lds to humanize technology for the betterment of all. Her deep experienc e in user research\, interaction design\, product management as well as entrepreneurship all reflect her passion for solving wicked problems and ensuring that we’re making the world a better place through our work. S he will talk about personas\, a tool for humanizing “users” and working towards their good at every step of the product/service design and devel opment process. Come and be inspired\, while taking away actionable tool s that improve everybody’s outcomes. \;\n \;\nAbout The Speaker 3\;\nElizabeth Bacon (@ebacon)- "\;I've been practicing at the foref ront of the interaction design and product management fields for almost twenty years. My professional endeavors have included in-house roles at St. Jude Medical\, Providence Health &\; Services\, Cigna\, and most recently as Head of Product at Qantas Assure in Australia."\; \;\ n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for our third speaker event for 2018's theme "\;Do the R ight Thing- HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp:/ /bit.ly/2BVRGfD\n\nTags: ethics in social hci\, computer\, ux\, human-co mputer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\ , community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experien ce\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473046 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246110983/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Humanizing Technology For The Betterment All LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T070124Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180321T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180321T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T070124Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T070124Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473439 DESCRIPTION:The topic for this meetup is: Design Workflow &\; Tools 3\;\nWhat's your design or front-end coding workflow like? What are some of your favorite tools? Share and learn. \;\n \;\nVenue: we'll be in the back room at Beer on Stark St. \;\n \;\nWe get together ev ery two weeks to hang out\, drink beer\, meet new friends\, and do a var iety of design-related activities including discussions\, workshops\, sk illshares\, and hack days. Come join us and talk design! \;\n \;\ nThis is a community-driven event\, so if you have ideas for future meet up topics\, let us know. During the meetup please buy something to eat o r drink to support our awesome venue. \;\n \;\n// ABOUT THIS GROUP // \;\n \;\nDo you freelance? Are you still learning? Are you the only designer on your team? Only developer who cares about front-end? Y ou might be an indie designer. \;\n \;\nThe goal of this group is to build community. We aim to help people feel more fulfilled\, supporte d\, and connected in their work. ALL people working or interested in des ign are welcome but most especially women\, nonbinary folks\, LGBTQA+\, POC\, and any others who are not well supported or represented in the te ch industry.\n\nTags: ux\, ui\, design\, web design\, front-end\, freela nce\, free\, social\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047 3439 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/188592381868284/ SUMMARY:Indie UX/UI Meetup // Workshop & Tools LOCATION:Beer: 1410 SE Stark S\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T070703Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180404T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180404T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T070703Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T070703Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473440 DESCRIPTION:This topic of this meetup is: Money \;\nAny topic is game. Negotiation\, salaries\, rates\, strategies\, and also freelance/small business taxes (happy April!). Talking about money can always be difficu lt\, so please be compassionate in your conversation. \;\n \;\nVen ue: side room at Shut Up and Eat in SE Portland \;\n \;\nWe get to gether every two weeks to hang out\, drink beer\, meet new friends\, and do a variety of design-related activities including discussions\, works hops\, skillshares\, and hack days. Come join us and talk design! \; \n \;\nThis is a community-driven event\, so if you have ideas for fu ture meetup topics\, let us know. During the meetup please buy something to eat or drink to support our awesome venue. \;\n \;\n// ABOUT T HIS GROUP // \;\n \;\nDo you freelance? Are you still learning? Ar e you the only designer on your team? Only developer who cares about fro nt-end? You might be an indie designer. \;\n \;\nThe goal of this group is to build community. We aim to help people feel more fulfilled\, supported\, and connected in their work. ALL people working or interest ed in design are welcome but most especially women\, nonbinary folks\, L GBTQA+\, POC\, and any others who are not well supported or represented in the tech industry.\n\nTags: ux\, ui\, design\, web design\, front-end \, freelance\, free\, social\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250473440 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/754133078124523/ SUMMARY:Indie UX/UI Meetup // $Money LOCATION:Shut Up and Eat: 3848 SE Gladstone\, Portland OR 97202 United St ates SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050707Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180418T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180418T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050707Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050707Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473044 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;How to Fight Fascism"\; with Mike Monteiro\, Mule Design! \;\n \;\nAll design is political\, because all politics are designed. The world is a mess because a certain set of people designed it to be a mess. Now we need a different set of people to design our way out of it. This is not a choice. Regardless of whether this is what we wanted or not fascism is knocking on our front door. Th is is how we knock back. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nMike Mo nteiro (@monteiro) is the co-founder and design director of Mule Design. He prefers elegant\, simple sites with clear language that serve a real need. He prefers that designers have strong spines. Mike writes and spe aks frequently about the craft and business of design. \;\n \;\nCH IFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for our fourth speaker event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing - HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2z ePKJP\n\nTags: Social Ethics in UX\, Ethics in HCI\, computer\, ux\, hum an-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-exp erience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473044 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246113569/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: How to Fight Fascism LOCATION:TBD: TBD\, Portland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180416T165857Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180506T163000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180506T133000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180416T165857Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180416T165857Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473594 DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an introduction to digital accessibili ty standards and practices and gives participants hands-on experience wi th assessing\, testing\, and implementing accessibility practices in the physical and digital realm. \;\n \;\nWe’ll start this workshop by talking about what accessibility entails: why it matters\, and who is e xcluded when we don't adapt our online and physical spaces to account fo r varying ability levels. Then\, we'll explore the business case for dev eloping accessible technology. Isn't your business (your art project\, y our retail store) going to be more successful if everyone\, regardless o f their ability\, can access and enjoy it? \;\n \;\nNext\, we’ll d ive into the technical details with a straightforward overview of the la test accessibility standards (the new 2018 Revised 508 Standards\, the f irst major update since 2001\, and the W3 WCAG standards). Then\, we’ll work in small groups to practice hands-on accessibility testing. Finally \, we’ll reconvene\, share our progress and findings\, and develop plans for implementing accessible development in our day-to-day work. \;\n \;\nInstructor: Amelia Abreu is a design researcher and the founder of UX Night School. She's worked with clients like Nike\, Mozilla\, Micr osoft\, and Intel. Before entering the industry\, she did graduate resea rch in Human Computer Interaction at the University of Washington. \n\nT ags: accessibility\, ux night school\, pugs\, portland underground grad school\, ux\, ux design\, digital accessibility\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250473594 URL:https://www.pugspdx.com/may-2018/accessibility SUMMARY:Creating Digital Spaces Everyone Can Access (PUGS x UX Night Scho ol) LOCATION:SE Uplift: 3534 SE Main Street\, Portland OR 97214 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050359Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180509T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180509T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050359Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050359Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473043 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;What Happens When You Break The Veil O f Research?"\; with Nancy Frishberg\, Senior UX Researcher &\; Co ach! \;\n \;\nIn design education\, there is no ethical code that all agree on. What about computer science or any of the other discipline s we may have been trained in? The discussions of ethics and the real-li fe experiences that followed have informed my understanding of universal access and ethical responsibilities of design. I'll challenge myself to make the connections between these two endeavors (interpreting and desi gn research or human-computer interaction) clear for all. \;\n \;\ nAbout the Speaker \;\nNancy Frishberg (@nancyf) has had several care ers. The one most familiar to CHIFOO audiences is her work in qualitativ e research with humans\, usually about improving products and services t hat people use and pay for and the processes that get them to those inte ractions and purchases. She has worked in tech companies\, financial ser vices institutions\, and as a consultant to both for-profit and non-prof it organizations. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating its 25th annivers ary! Come join CHIFOO for our fifth speaker event for 2018's theme " \;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2zHNcUJ\n\nTags: Ethics in HCI\, computer\, ux\, human -computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, h ci\, community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-exper ience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473043 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246279151/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Breaking The Veil Of Research LOCATION:TBD: TBD\, Portland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050223Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180606T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180606T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050223Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T050223Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473042 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Quantifying Qualitative Decisions" \; with Lynn Boyden\, USC IT Services! \;\n \;\nLynn has developed an approach that engages the participants in a decision-making process. It helps them prioritize and evaluate the various possibilities\, resul ting in a quantified outcome. It's quick to set up and execute\, and the participatory nature of the process generates buy-in and acceptance of the outcome. Lynn will walk you through the method and show you a few ex amples. We'll discuss some variations based on your setting and the type of decision you’re making\, and then Lynn will field questions from the audience. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nLynn Boyden (@lrb23) trained as a librarian at UCLA and has worked for various agencies\, Sym antec and Yahoo!. She ran the Los Angeles office of FatDUX\, where she n umbered UCLA\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, the University of Illinois\, and KBHome among her clients. She is an information architect in ITS at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles\, and ha s taught user experience design in the Master’s degree program in Inform ation Studies at UCLA since 2001. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating i ts 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for our sixth speake r event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2zJcJgc\n\nTags: social ethics\, computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw wa shington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, portla nd\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50473042 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246280120/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Quantifying Qualitative Decisions LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045941Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180711T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180711T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045941Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045941Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473041 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Ethical Dilemmas &\; The Democratiz ed Proliferation Of The State Of The Art AI"\; with Tapabrata Ghosh! \;\n \;\nThis talk will discuss the ethical dilemmas that arise f rom the economic consequences of extended deployment of artificial intel ligence systems. In particular\, the prospect of technological unemploym ent\, the issues caused by it and potential solutions will be discussed. The talk will also briefly cover how open source software and decentral ized education can be utilized to increase proliferation of state of the art artificial intelligence technology in a democratized manner to deve lopers and others. \;\n \;\nAbout the Speaker \;\nTapabrata Gho sh's(@semiDL) biography will be published shortly. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come join CHIFOO for our seventh s peaker event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Whe re Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2Cjfack\n\nTags: Ar tificial Intelligence\, Ethics in HCI\, computer\, ux\, human-computer i nteraction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, commun ity\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, Eth ics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, design metrics\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473041 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246281097/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Ethical Dilemmas & Democratized Proliferation Artif icial Intelligence LOCATION:TBD: TBD\, Portland OR 97205 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045548Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180801T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180801T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045548Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045548Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473040 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents Game Night at the Bagdad's Backstage Bar. \;\n \;\nIt's time for the annual CHIFOO August social and we're mixi ng it up a bit with Game Night this year. Join us at the Backstage Bar t o enjoy food\, brews\, and gaming fun. We are providing a selection of e asy and fun tabletop games and there are pool tables for those who enjoy cue sports. There are even a few group activities planned. As usual\, v ery special prizes will be awarded. You need not play anything to win! S o come join us and have some fun. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO members get in f ree. Non-members or guests get the full package for just $10! It’s a hec k of a deal. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2lsWChN \;\n \;\n\n\nTag s: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, bowling\, n etworking\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design p ractices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, Ethics\, Do the R ight Thing\, HCI Ethics\, social ethics\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250473040 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246281307/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Social: Game Night LOCATION:Bagdad Theater and Pub: 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland Oreg on 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045422Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180905T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180905T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045422Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045422Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473039 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Panel Discussion: Ethics in Augmented And Virtual Reality"\; \;\nBen Strackany\, DevelopmentNow \;\n Corey Pressman\, Fiction \;\nSeth Chaffee\, Giant Astronaut \;\nJo sh Hansen\, PixelPool \;\n \;\nAn educational panel covering ethic s in development\, design\, application\, business use\, and usability o f mixed reality (Augmented and Virtual Reality) technology. Walk away wi th valuable insight from leaders in the emerging tech space\, and learn how to apply this new technology in productive and functional ways for y our business. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for our eighth speaker event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;.& #13\;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2BXSLAg\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-comp uter interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience \, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, social ethics\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473039 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246308712/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Panel Discussion Event: Ethics in Augmented And Virtual Re ality LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180908T195159Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T191500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180908T195159Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180908T195159Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474217 DESCRIPTION:Discoverability: UI Design\, Usability best practices\, user adoption\, discoverability\, GUI best practices \;\n \;\nDiscovera bility is one of the most important user experience design goals\, yet o ne of the most difficult to master. The biggest symptom of users glossin g over\, missing or ignoring valuable design features is poor discoverab ility. In this seminar you will build a Discoverability Plan and come aw ay with practical strategies to tackle discoverability- everyone's bigge st user adoption challenge. \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \;\n \;\ nWhat is Discoverability? \;\nWhy Discoverability? \;\nDesigning D iscoverability: Web\, Web App\, Product \;\nThe ROI hit from poor dis coverability \;\nWhat good discoverability buys you \;\nQ &\; A \;\n \;\n \;\nFrank Spillers is a distinguished speaker\, auth or and internationally respected Senior UX practitioner and UX Master Tr ainer. He is a world expert in improving the design and user experience of enterprise sites\, web applications\, desktop\, VR/AR and mobile apps . Frank has successfully applied 20 years of advanced knowledge of Usabi lity Engineering skills and User Centered Design methodology in Fortune 500 and corporate environments globally.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474217 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-essentials-of-discoverability-ticket s-49754768853 SUMMARY:The Essentials of Discoverability - Portland Interaction Design F oundation LOCATION:Hollywood Library\, Large Meeting Room: 4040 NE Tillamook St.\, Portland OR 97212 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045306Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181003T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181003T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045306Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181003T180835Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473038 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;Ethics In The Age Of Artificial Intell igence"\; with Cennydd Bowles\, Cennydd Ltd! \;\n \;\nWe mista kenly believe that technology is neutral\; that inert objects cannot hav e moral characteristics. And so we make embarrassing blunders – racist c hatbots\, manipulative research\, privacy violations – that undermine tr ust and harm those we should help. \;\n \;\nThis is a dangerous tr ajectory. We urgently need a deeper ethical dialogue about emerging tech nology\, and interaction design's role within it. This session\, informe d by many months of ongoing research\, will discuss: \;\n \;\n-Why companies make poor ethical decisions\, \;\n-The development of ethi cal thinking in other morally-charged disciplines\, \;\n-Methods of e ngaging users in the ethics of emerging technology\, \;\n-Ways for de signers to engage positively and affect ethical outcomes\, so that desig n decisions benefit not only ourselves but our wider communities and the world at large. \;\n \;\nAbout The Speaker \;\nCennydd Bowles' (@Cennydd) is a London-based designer and writer with fifteen years of experience advising clients including Twitter\, Ford\, Cisco\, and the B BC. His focus today is the ethics of emerging technology. He has lecture d on the topic at Carnegie Mellon University\, Google\, and New York’s S chool of Visual Arts\, and is a sought-after speaker at technology and d esign events worldwide. His second book\, Future Ethics\, has just been published. \;\n \;\nCHIFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for our ninth speaker event for 2018's them e "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Ethics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \ ;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2CgJeYP \n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-compute r interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, com munity\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\, HCI Ethics\, social ethics\n\nImported fro m: http://calagator.org/events/1250473038 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246309380/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: Ethics In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence LOCATION:MODA Tower: 601 SW Second Ave.\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T044808Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181107T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181107T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T044808Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171230T045012Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473037 DESCRIPTION:CHIFOO presents "\;"\;F#@K You"\; Money\, Courage \, &\; Ethics In The Workplace"\; with Elena Moon\, Osage Orange! \;\n \;\nOften defined as the wealth required to burn any bridge\ , it turns out F.U. money isn't a lifestyle replete with yachts and gold plated toilets. It's having enough money in the bank to be able to spea k your mind and\, if necessary\, walk...to the next job. Learn how perso nal finances play a huge role in silencing us and how financial freedom through living simply can lead to finding courage\, agency and voice at work. \;\n \;\nAbout The Speaker \;\nElena Moon (@Elena_Moon) i s the founder of Osage Orange\, a human-centered design studio. She has been doing a mix of research and design for the last 15 years and partic ularly enjoys socially and environmentally conscious projects. CHIFOO is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year long! Come join CHIFOO for ou r tenth speaker event for 2018's theme "\;Do the Right Thing- HCI Et hics: Where Do We Start?"\;. \;\n \;\nhttp://bit.ly/2DyY89D 3\;\n\n\nTags: computer\, ux\, human-computer interaction forum oregon\, sw washington\, tech\, PNW tech\, hci\, community\, design practices\, portland\, pdx\, chifoo\, user-experience\, Ethics\, Do the Right Thing\ , HCI Ethics\, social ethics\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250473037 URL:https://www.meetup.com/CHIFOO-Computer-Human-Interaction-Forum-of-Ore gon/events/246310632/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO Event: “F.U.” Money\, Courage\, & Ethics In The Workplace LOCATION:New Relic: 111 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland OR 9 7204 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T210710Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181126T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181126T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T210710Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474542 DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the reboot of Portland's UX Happy Hour! Come join us to meet new friends and have chill design conversations over drinks.& #13\;\n \;\nYour new hosts for Portland's UX Happy Hour are Rachel Gl aves and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you s wing by and say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is the first in a monthly series of happy hours to build and strengthen our local design community. We a re actively seeking venue suggestions and co-hosts. We're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hour in your neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or sug gest a venue you love! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue n ote: Monday happens to be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and specials on pitchers. We will have a visible sign or placa rd on our table to help you locate us - details on our Facebook event.\n \nTags: ux\, design\, community\, happy hour\, beer\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250474542 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/2348486095223812/ SUMMARY:Portland UX Happy Hour LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181207T214043Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181219T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181219T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181207T214043Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474681 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of new friends and chill des ign conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Capra Glaves and Le o LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swing by and say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to build and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seeking venu e suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know th at folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hour monthl y event in your neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a ve nue you love! Send us a message on our Facebook page to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday happens to be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Da y"\;\, with $1 off pints and specials on pitchers. We will have a fe w signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portland"\; on the table so you ca n find us.\n\nTags: ux\, design\, community\, happy hour\, beer\, user e xperience design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047468 1 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/580909065693762/ SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour Portland - December LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181130T064218Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181130T064218Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181130T064218Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474622 DESCRIPTION:We're re-booting UX Book Club in the new year with something a little different! \;\n \;\nFan favorite Amber Case will be hosti ng us (address will be sent to attendees) and giving a presentation on h er new book Designing with Sound (and likely her other recent book Calm Technology). \;\n \;\nQuestions and discussion included. \;\n&# 13\;\nDoors at 6:30. Presentation at 7:00 \;\n \;\nPre-order a har d copy of the book at Amazon (release date is Dec. 13): https://www.amaz on.com/_/dp/1491961104 \;\n \;\nOr read on O'Reilly's online learn ing platform\, Safari: \;\nhttp://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920051 923.do \;\n \;\nAbout the book: \;\n \;\nSound can profoundl y impact how people interact with your product. Well-designed sounds can be exceptionally effective in conveying subtle distinctions\, emotion\, urgency\, and information without adding visual clutter. In this practi cal guide\, Amber Case and Aaron Day explain why sound design is critica l to the success of products\, environments\, and experiences. \;\n&# 13\;\nJust as visual designers have a set of benchmarks and a design lan guage to guide their work\, this book provides a toolkit for the auditor y experience\, improving collaboration for a wide variety of stakeholder s\, from product developers to composers\, user experience designers to architects. You’ll learn a complete process for designing\, prototyping\ , and testing sound. \;\n \;\nIn two parts\, this guide includes:& #13\;\n \;\n・Past\, present\, and upcoming advances in sound design&# 13\;\n・Principles for designing quieter products \;\n・Guidelines for intelligently adding and removing sound in interactions \;\n・When to use voice interfaces\, how to consider personalities\, and how to ・build a knowledge map of queries \;\n・Working with brands to create unique and effective audio logos that will ・speak to your customers \;\n・Ad ding information using sonification and generative audio \;\n \;\n About the authors: \;\n \;\nAmber Case studies the interaction bet ween humans and computers and how our relationship with information is c hanging the way cultures think\, act\, and understand their worlds. Case has spoken\, performed and written about the future of sound design at conferences and events around the world. Case is also the author of Calm Technology (O'Reilly\, 2015). She lives in Portland\, Oregon and online @caseorganic. \;\n \;\nAaron Day (who will not be in attendance) has been designing sound experiences and interfaces since 1998. He has w orked for clients including Bruel &\; Kjaer\, Fiat\, Ferrari\, Masera ti\, Wire\, Mozilla\, Qoros\, Telefònica\, Bosch\, Vodafone\, Sprint\, S iemens Audi and Samsung. Aaron lives with his family in Berlin\, Germany . \;\n \;\nAll participants must read and abide by the Event Code of Conduct. \;\n \;\nEvent Code of Conduct (Short Version): \;\ n \;\nBe respectful of other people\, respectfully ask people to stop if you are bothered\, and if you can’t resolve an issue contact organiz ers. If you are being a problem\, it will be apparent and you’ll be aske d to leave. \;\n \;\nFor a full Code of Conduct please see: http:/ /cyborgcamp.com/code-of-conduct/ \;\n \;\nAdditionally\, we respec tfully ask that you do not tag the venue on social media.\n\nTags: ux\, book club\, amber case\, audio\, sound design\, tech\, design\, ux desig n\, author talk\, product design\, music\, calm tech\, UX book club PDX\ , UXbookclubPDX\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474622 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/256739179/ SUMMARY:Designing with Sound | Amber Case (live!) LOCATION:TBA (North Portland): false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190119T024711Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190128T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190128T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190119T024711Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474877 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of meeting new friends and c hill design conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Capra Glave s and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swin g by and say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to build and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seek ing venue suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hou r in your neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a venue yo u love! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday hap pens to be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and s pecials on pitchers. We will have a few signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portland"\; on the table so you can find us.\n\nTags: ux\, design\, community\, happy hour\, beer\, user experience design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474877 URL:https://attending.io/events/ux-happy-hour-portland-january SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour Portland - January LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190112T233358Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190129T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190129T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190112T233358Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190129T175300Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474825 DESCRIPTION:One thing that became abundantly clear in 2018 is that our re lationships with our phones\, and digital technologies in general\, bega n to seem less like a partnership and more like an indentured servitude. \;\n \;\nThe zeitgeist last year was saturated with terms like “d igital attention crisis\,” “distraction addiction\,” “mindful tech\,” et hical technology\,” and “time well spent.” When\, in August\, Facebook a nd Instagram introduced a new dashboard to tell us how long we’ve spent inside their apps\, they were responding to a groundswell of concern tha t these apps are hijacking our attention in ways that are not aligned wi th users’ best interests but\, rather\, mainly with the interests of adv ertisers. “Engagement\,” the chief currency of Silicon Valley since the first personalized ad appeared\, has become inextricably linked with the hidden design practices that prioritize user time on platform above all other considerations. As a result\, we’ve all begun to feel the pinch o f “the cost of free.” \;\n \;\nIn 2018 some of us started pushing back. People like former Google Design Ethicist Tristan Harris and group s like the Center for Humane Technology sought to make our digital tools more human-centered\, more accountable and maybe a little less less pow erful -- and their views flipped from fringe to the mainstream in what h as been called a “techlash.” \;\n \;\nOn January 29\, we’ll gather for a hands-on look at how design is at the heart of this issue: the bo ttomless newsfeeds\, the limited menu choices\, the proliferating Autopl ay function\, notifications set to “ON” by default\, and all the intermi ttent variable rewards that turn our phones into slot machines with dopa mine payouts. \;\n \;\nWe’ll examine our own relationships to our devices and the apps we can’t stop looking at. And we’ll explore what a truly human-centered digital ecosystem could look like. \;\n \;\nP CDT organizer Patrick Sharbaugh will be joined by Dr. Dan Rubin\, a Port land clinical psychologist who specializes in mindfulness-based psychoth erapy and is an adjunct professor of psychology of Maitripa College\, wh ere he teaches courses on the intersection of psychology and Buddhism. D an and Patrick are both active members of the Community for Humane Techn ology\, the outreach arm of the Center for Humane Technology whose aim i s to align technology to humanity's best interests. \;\n \;\nBring your mobile device. You’ll need it! \;\n\n\nTags: design\, designthi nking\, hcd\, ethical design\, humanetech\, ux\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250474825 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers/events/2576 93072/ SUMMARY:Addictive By Design: How Our Phones Hijacked Our Lives and What W e Can Do About It [Portland Community Design Thinkers] LOCATION:Vacasa Office: 850 NW 13th Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190220T202658Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190225T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190225T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190220T202658Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475106 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of meeting new friends and c hill design conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Capra Glave s and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swin g by and say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to build and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seek ing venue suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hou r in your neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a venue yo u love! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday hap pens to be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and s pecials on pitchers. We will have a few signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portland"\; on the table so you can find us!\n\nTags: ux\, design\, community\, happy hour\, beer\, user experience design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475106 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/2203031843350723/ SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour Portland - February LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190220T203025Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190325T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190325T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190220T203025Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475107 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of meeting new friends and c hill design conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Capra Glave s and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swin g by and say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to build and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seek ing venue suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hou r in your neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a venue yo u love! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday hap pens to be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and s pecials on pitchers. We will have a few signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portland"\; on the table so you can find us!\n\nTags: ux\, design\, community\, happy hour\, beer\, user experience design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475107 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/569246543548485/ SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour Portland - March LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190305T223231Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190425T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190425T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190305T223231Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190305T223231Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475198 DESCRIPTION:We have an awesome venue: eBay will be our host for the night \, with appetizers\, beer &\; wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages. \;\n \;\nJoin us for our first UX Writers Meetup in Portland\, led by Kathryn Strauss\, the Organizer for the San Francisco UX Writers Meetup . \;\n \;\nWe'll explore the world of UX writing\, help define som e confusing roles &\; terms\, practice our skills\, and find out what everyone is interested in! \;\n \;\nCan't wait to see you there!\ n\nTags: uxwriting\, contentstrategy\, writers\, writing\, ux\, productw riting\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475198 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-UX-Writers-Meetup/events/258743062/ SUMMARY:UX Writing Meetup Inaugural Event LOCATION:eBay: 1400 Southwest 5th Avenue\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T185017Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T185017Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475515 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of meeting new friends and c hill design conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to bui ld and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seeking ve nue suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hour in y our neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a venue you love ! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday happens t o be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and special s on pitchers. We will have a few signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portla nd"\; on the table so you can find us.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience \, design\, beer\, free\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250475515 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/2302973650027321 SUMMARY:Portland UX Happy Hour - April LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T204007Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190520T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190520T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T204007Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475516 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of meeting new friends and c hill design conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to bui ld and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seeking ve nue suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hour in y our neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a venue you love ! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday happens t o be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and special s on pitchers. We will have a few signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portla nd"\; on the table so you can find us.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience \, design\, beer\, free\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250475516 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/559743454520747/ SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour Portland - May LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190517T212729Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190613T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190613T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190517T212729Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190517T212729Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475620 DESCRIPTION:Dark Patterns are tricks used in websites and apps that make you buy or sign up for things that you didn't mean to. Designers and dev elopers often abdicate our responsibility to remove deceptive patterns f rom design. In this talk\, we'll explore some dark patterns\, talk about how it parallels with older industry practices\, and what we should do about before it's too late to fix. \;\n \;\nWe'll also use this as an opportunity to meet others working across interaction design discipl ines. \;\n \;\nIf you're a long-time member of the interaction des ign community in Portland\, find yourself new without a network\, or sim ply want to talk about what's going on\, here's your chance to get conne cted! \;\n\n\nTags: PDXHCD\, ux\, interaction design\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250475620 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defense-against-dark-patterns-ethics-int eraction-design-tickets-61717893882 SUMMARY:Defense Against Dark Patterns: Ethics & Interaction Design LOCATION:Remote.ly: 3303 N Mississippi Ave\, Portland OR 97227 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T204123Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190624T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190624T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190429T204123Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T004708Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475517 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of meeting new friends and c hill design conversations over drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves and Leo LaCroix\, both local UX freelancers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nThis is a monthly series of happy hours to bui ld and strengthen our local design community. We are actively seeking ve nue suggestions and co-hosts - we're both based in SE Portland but know that folks come from every corner of the city. Want a UX Happy Hour in y our neighborhood? We welcome you to host one or suggest a venue you love ! Message us to get started. \;\n \;\nVenue note: Monday happens t o be Lucky Lab's "\;Happy Day"\;\, with $1 off pints and special s on pitchers. We will have a few signs with "\;UX Happy Hour Portla nd"\; on the table so you can find us.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience \, design\, beer\, free\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250475517 URL:https://www.facebook.com/events/2234152833313670/ SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour Portland - June LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190813T195836Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190826T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190826T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190813T195836Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T002859Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476030 DESCRIPTION:Join us for another night of meeting new friends and chill de sign conversations over food and drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves an d Leo LaCroix\, both local UX designers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nVenue note: for summer we're meeting at the fo od cart pod at 11th and SE Madison. We'll be in the west area of the pod with the covered picnic tables\, behind most of the food trucks. The po d has a beer cart and many food options - come enjoy dinner with us!\n\n Tags: ux\, ux design\, UX/UI\, social\, networking\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250476030 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-UX-Happy-Hour/events/263977297/ SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour - August LOCATION:Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod: 1080 SE Madison St\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T005819Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190923T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190923T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190904T005819Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T002900Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476138 DESCRIPTION:Join us for another night of meeting new friends and chill de sign conversations over food and drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves an d Leo LaCroix\, both local UX designers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nVenue note: for summer we're meeting at the fo od cart pod at 11th and SE Madison. We'll be in the west area of the pod with the covered picnic tables\, behind most of the food trucks. The po d has a beer cart and many food options - come enjoy dinner with us!\n\n Tags: ux\, user experience\, design\, beer\, free\, networking\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476138 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-UX-Happy-Hour/events/264537067/ SUMMARY:Portland UX Happy Hour - September LOCATION:Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod: 1080 SE Madison St\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191016T011024Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191021T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191021T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191016T011024Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T002900Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476329 DESCRIPTION:Join us for another night of meeting new friends and chill de sign conversations over food and drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves an d Leo LaCroix\, both local UX designers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nVenue note: For fall we're still meeting at th e food cart pod at 11th and SE Madison. We'll be in the west area of the pod with the covered picnic tables\, behind most of the food trucks. Th e pod has a beer cart and many food options - come enjoy dinner with us! \;\n \;\nIt may be a bit rainy\, but it shouldn't be too cold plu s there are covered areas to sit with heaters! See you there.\n\nTags: u x\, happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476329 SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour - October LOCATION:Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod: 1080 SE Madison St\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191113T153740Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191126T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191126T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191113T153740Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191113T153740Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476429 DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will practice design challenges similar t o those one might encounter either on the job or during the interview pr ocess for a UX\, Product or Service Design position. We will approach th e challenge with a mindset on innovation before honing on on what aligns with our user experience and business goals. \;\n \;\nUsing a com bination of pre-work\, rapid-research and team activities\, we will aim to steer away from "\;safe innovation"\; and run-of-the-mill sol utions to dive deeper into what is possible and what might most delight our users\, customer and clients. \;\n \;\nDuring the session we w ill practice... \;\n \;\nIdeation \;\nInnovative thinking \; \nRapid Prototyping \;\nDesign-thinking \;\nWhite-boarding \;\n ...and more! \;\nThis workshop is designed for UX and HCD professiona ls of all skill levels but participants will ideally have a basic unders tanding of human-centered design\, UX design\, product design or a simil ar mindset to get the most out of the night.\n\nTags: ux\, design\, work shop\, innovation\, ecommerce\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250476429 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ux-support-group-design-challenges-susta inable-ecommerce-tickets-81216738451 SUMMARY:UX Support Group Design Challenges: Sustainable eCommerce LOCATION:Wacom Experience Center: 1455 Northwest Irving Street\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191118T181835Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191211T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191211T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191118T181835Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191118T181835Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476436 DESCRIPTION:We're finishing out 2019 having collectively presented roughl y 85 human-centered events. Let's celebrate with a Human-centered Commun ity Gathering! \;\n \;\nJoin Portland’s human-centered groups who are passionate about HCD principles and how they can change the way we w ork and live. \;\n \;\nYou’ll have an opportunity to: \;\nMeet and share insights with folks across the many fields that intersect in H CD in Portland \;\n \;\nShape this community by giving feedback on a few ideas we have been working on for 2020 on how to bring the human- centered communities closer together. \;\n \;\nSome of the groups that will be there include: \;\n \;\n* OpenIDEO - Portland Chapter \;\n* PDX Design Research Group \;\n* Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup \;\n* Portland Community Design Thinkers \; \n* Service Design PDX \;\n* UX Book Club \;\n \;\nOther Good S tuff \;\n \;\nWe'll be setting up until 5:30 or so. **Doors open a round 5:45.** \;\n \;\nThe entrance on 7th Ave is ADA-compliant. I f you have any accommodation requests\, please email matthew@pdxhcd.org in advance of the event to discuss. \;\n \;\nWe support introverts \, extroverts\, and everyone in-between at this event. Don’t be shy\, or do - either way\, join the fun and help shape our community! \;\n 3\;\nThis event is sponsored by [Studio VO](http://studiovo.co/)\, [Conc rete](http://concreteux.com/)\, and [WeWork Labs Portland](https://www.w ework.com/labs/). Thanks\, y'all! \;\n \;\nWant to know more about the human-centered disciplines in Portland? You're in the right place.\ n\nTags: PDXHCD\, hcd\, human-centered\, ux\, design\, research\, User R esearch\, Service Design\, accessibility\, books\, book club\, design th inking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476436 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hcd-holiday2019-wrap-party-tickets-78540 900949 SUMMARY:HCD Holiday/2019 Wrap Party LOCATION:WeWork - Custom House: 220 NW 8th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97209 OR 9 7209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200102T165420Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200131 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200102T165420Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200102T165420Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476632 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Wednesday\, January 29\, 2020 at midnigh t through Thursday\, January 30\, 2020 at midnight.\n\nDescription:\nJoi n Us for an Exclusive Event \;\nRealWear Developer Academy \;\nJoi n us in historic Vancouver\, Washington for RealWear Developer Academy! During this two-day event for software engineers\, you will gain hands-o n experience creating enterprise apps for the HMT platform. Register for RealWear Developer Academy and receive either an HMT-1 or HMT-1Z1 for f ree. \;\n \;\nWhy Attend RealWear Developer Academy? \;\n \; \n-Opportunity to solve real-world problems with the HMT platform. Bring your questions\, bring your laptops\, and get ready to program for the world’s best rugged wearable computers. \;\n-Small class size and per sonalized attention from RealWear engineers. This exclusive event is lim ited to 25 attendees. \;\n-HMT-1 or HMT-1Z1 included with your regist ration. \;\n-Learn from the best. Network with your fellow HMT develo pers in the RealWear community!\n\nTags: augmented reality\, wearables\, enterprise\, b2b\, industrial\, ruggedized\, voice-controlled\, ux\, ha nds-free\, realwear\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125047 6632 URL:https://shop.realwear.com/products/realwear-developer-academy?utm_sou rce=CES%202020&utm_medium=Flyer&utm_campaign=CES%202020 SUMMARY:RealWear Developer Academy LOCATION:Hilton Vancouver Washington: 301 West 6th Street\, Vancouver Was hington 98660 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200211T021121Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200224T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200224T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200211T021121Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T002900Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476805 DESCRIPTION:Join us for another night of meeting new friends and chill de sign conversations over food and drinks. Your hosts are Rachel Glaves an d Leo LaCroix\, both local UX designers. Welcome! We hope you swing by a nd say hi. \;\n \;\nVenue note: We're still meeting at the food ca rt pod at 11th and SE Madison. We'll be in the west area of the pod with the covered picnic tables under the heaters\, behind most of the food t rucks. The pod has a beer cart and many food options - come enjoy dinner with us! \;\n \;\nIt may be a bit rainy\, but it shouldn't be too cold plus there are covered areas to sit with heaters! See you there.\n \nTags: ux\, happy hour\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12 50476805 SUMMARY:UX Happy Hour - February LOCATION:Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod: 1080 SE Madison St\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200305T175157Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200305T175157Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200305T175157Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476941 DESCRIPTION:When it comes to selling yourself and your work\, it can be a daunting task. Learn from the experts at Cvent how you can apply storyt elling skills to your UX portfolio--even if you are just starting out. & #13\;\n \;\nWe'll discuss what makes a portfolio stand out\, the keys to building one from scratch\, and common pitfalls to avoid. \;\n&# 13\;\nThen we'll break out into small groups for individual portfolio re views with experienced UX leaders in Product Design\, Content Strategy\, and User Research. \;\n \;\nCome prepared with your own portfoli o in any of those disciplines\, or listen in as we work through how to m ake a portfolio shine. \;\n \;\nThis event is part of Design Week Portland.\n\nTags: design\, ux\, ux design\, product design\, ux writing \, UX research\, UX Portfolio\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250476941 URL:https://designportland.org/festival/2020/schedule/amplify-your-ux-por tfolio SUMMARY:Amplify Your UX Portfolio (Design Week Portland) LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201008T214942Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201014T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201014T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201008T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201008T214942Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477372 DESCRIPTION:UX Book Club PDX is back! Tell your friends and colleagues! T his will be a good one for practitioners of all experience levels. \; \n \;\nJoe Leech\, author of Psychology for Designers\, will be joini ng us for Q+A and a lunch-hour virtual discussion. \;\n \;\nJoe ha s generously offered his book as a free download: https://mrjoe.uk/downl oad-the-book/ \;\n \;\nAt 69 pages\, it's a quick read. So give it a gander and come with questions! \;\n\n\nTags: meetup:event=2737599 29\, ux\, product design\, ux design\, web design\, psychology\, author talk\, Q+A\, free\, online\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250477372 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/273759929 SUMMARY:UX Book Club • Psychology for Designers • Joe Leech LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210909T213002Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211022T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20211022T130000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210909T213002Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20210909T213002Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477915 DESCRIPTION:As a developer\, it is important to know how to collaborate w ith the UX designers\, and vice versa! \;\n \;\nDaniel Sauble\, Le ad Product Designer at DataStax\, will be joining us to discuss the best practices for collaborating with UX designers. \;\n \;\nTopics th at are going to be covered: \;\n \;\nWhat does a UX designer do?&# 13\;\nHow do they interact with the software development lifecycle? \ ;\nWhat does effective collaboration between developers and designers lo ok like? \;\n \;\nRSVP on Meetup: bit.ly/techtalk22 \;\nRSVP on Eventbrite: bit.ly/techtalk22e \;\n \;\nJoin us Friday\, October 22nd at 1pm Pacific Time\, 2pm Mountain Time (3p CT\, 4p ET) \;\n \;\nDon't miss out on another great opportunity to learn and network! 3\;\n \;\nCan't make it live? We will be posting the recording to our Tech Talks playlist on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/TTA-techtalk s\n\nTags: techtalk\, softwaredeveloper\, technology\, developer\, softw areengineer\, networking\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250477915 URL:http://meet.google.com/erw-giij-ktv SUMMARY:Best practices for collaborating with UX designers: Tech Talk wit h Daniel Sauble LOCATION:The Tech Academy: 310 SW 4th Ave Suite 412\, Portland OR 97204 U SA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230504T153412Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230518T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230518T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230504T153412Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230504T153412Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480516 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to invite you to our firs t 2023 in-person event of the year. Join us in person on May 18th\, 5:30 -7:00p and meet your fellow PDTers! Light nibbles and drinks will be pro vided. \;\n \;\n**Space is limited\, so please register early!**&# 13\;\n \;\n \;\n**EVENT FAQ** \;\n \;\n**Q: What is the in-p erson event capacity?** \;\nA: 50 \;\n \;\n**Q: Is the space AD A accessible?** \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\n**Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?** \;\nA: Yes. \;\n \;\n**Q: What is the p arking situation?** \;\nA: The building has a large\, free parking lo t. \;\n \;\n**Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance?** \;\nA: The main entrance is clearly visible f rom the outside near the building address\, the doors are secured but wi ll remain open until 6p for event arrival. Event time 5:30-7p\, 2nd floo r. \;\n \;\n**Q: Is there secured bike parking?** \;\nA: There is a bike rack by the picnic table. \;\n \;\n**Q: Should I conside r using public transportation?** \;\nA: The building is on the 56 bus route. \;\n \;\n**Q: Can I bring my dog?** \;\nA: Sadly\, no.\ n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, professional netw orking\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250480516 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/293193387/ SUMMARY:Meet your fellow Portland Design Thinkers in person! LOCATION:Oregon First\, Realtors®: 6600 SW 92nd Ave\, Portland OR 97223 U nited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230710T205042Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230712T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230712T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230710T205042Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230710T205042Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480591 DESCRIPTION:Corey Pressman integrates game theory\, psychology\, philosop hy\, and art to demonstrate how serendipity may be developed as a skill. \n\nTags: ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480591 URL:https://chifoo.org/event/the-serendipity-skill-with-corey-pressman-hy brid-event/ SUMMARY:Serendipity as a Skill LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230724T192348Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230810T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230810T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230724T192348Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250626T202627Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480616 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are thrilled to announce another Roo ftop Happy Hour! Join us for lively conversation\, networking\, and real \, live\, face-to-face time with your fellow Design Thinkers! \;\n 3\;\nFood and beverage provided. Please RSVP and also let us know if you r plans change\, so we can plan accordingly. \;\n \;\n**Accessibil ity**: Elevator that includes roof access and the bathrooms are ADA acce ssible \;\n \;\n**Parking**: Free two-hour parking is located arou nd the building on Stark St\, 9th Ave\, Sandy Blvd\, etc. \;\n \;\ nPlease be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use o n the website\, our social media\, and PDT-related publications. By ente ring this event\, you consent to the PDT photographing and using your im age and likeness. \;\n \;\nPDT is a volunteer-run organization\, a nd as you can imagine\, organizing events can be expensive. We rely on s ponsors and donations to help us offset these costs. \;\n \;\nIf y ou're able to contribute\, we will be collecting cash donations at the e vent. We suggest a $10 cash donation\, but we're grateful for any amount that you're willing to donate. \;\n \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to join the **PDT Slack** you can do so at this link: htt ps://bit.ly/2JuQ2V6\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX research \, professional networking\, community building\, product design\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480616 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/295012030/ SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers Rooftop Happy Hour LOCATION:Fresh Consulting 811 SE Stark St #300\, Portland\, OR 97214: fal se SEQUENCE:37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230908T225757Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231012T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231012T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230908T225757Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230908T225757Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480683 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is thrilled to announce our next eve nt with Damon Gaumont: Turning Empathy into Action – This Is How Digital Products Attain True Success \;\n \;\nTurning empathy into action in digital product experiences is crucial for creating products that re sonate with users\, provide value\, and foster positive relationships be tween users and businesses. It not only leads to better user satisfactio n but also contributes to the success and reputation of the product and the company behind it. In this talk\, Damon will cover why it is so impo rtant\, various methods to achieve it\, how to measure it\, and how to e nsure it is continually improved. \;\n \;\nAbout our speaker: \ ;\nDamon currently guides brands accountably through the creation of dig ital experiences by tapping his extensive background and expertise in br and building\, creative strategy\, and experience design. His belief tha t all brand extensions start best with a clearly articulated vision is t he first step in an accountable process that culminates with beautifully usable and inherently humanized branded digital experiences. \;\n 3\;\nIf you have any questions or would like to join the PDT Slack you c an do so at this link: https://bit.ly/2JuQ2V6 \;\n \;\nPDT is a v olunteer-run organization\, and as you can imagine\, organizing events c an be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to help us offset the se costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donations through Venmo @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX res earch\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250480683 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/295445595/ SUMMARY:Turning Empathy into Action – This Is How Digital Products Attain True Success LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240312T175838Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240312T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240312T175838Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480996 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, March 28\, 2024 at 5:30pm thr ough Friday\, March 29\, 2024 at 7pm.\n\nDescription:\nJoin us for an in sightful panel discussion at the next Portland Design Thinkers event\, e xploring **Surprises and Speed bumps When Practicing Design Thinking**.& #13\;\n \;\nAs a design-thinker\, you might often find yourself colla borating with individuals who may not fully understand the value of your approach. How do you effectively advocate for design thinking and demon strate its impact on your projects and organization? Learn from seasoned experts on how to thrive (or survive) in a dynamic\, multi-function wor kplace. Whether you're an experienced pro or just starting out\, bring y our questions and gain valuable strategies to adapt\, innovate\, and lea d. \;\n \;\n \;\nMeet the panel: \;\n \;\n**Shashi Jain** : Shashi Jain is a Technologist\, Entrepreneur\, and Teacher who believe s in the power of deep-tech literacy and youth entrepreneurship. He bega n his journey at Intel incubating frontier technology into new business models\, with partners. Over the course of 24 years\, he’s delivered con cepts in AI\, the Internet of Things\, Mixed Reality\, Space\, Healthcar e\, Additive Manufacturing\, and Blockchain. He’s been mentor to deep te ch startups (orbital observation\, silicon photonics) and has sponsored translational research in AI for Space applications with NASA Frontier D evelopment Lab. He currently serves as Principal at the Portland Seed Fu nd\, advising and evaluating deep tech startups. When he’s not dreaming about quantum computers and neuroscience (in space)\, you’ll find him te aching innovation and entrepreneurship to high school students through T iE Young Entrepreneurs and serving on the Board of Directors at the Ever green Aviation and Space Museum. Shashi is also the author of “Creating Unstoppable Innovation” (coming in 2024) \;\n \;\n**Jamie Sherman* *: Jamie Sherman\, PhD is a cultural anthropologist and user experience researcher. She has been working in the technology and UX space since 20 12 when she was fortunate to join Intel\, working on a range of existing and emerging technologies from virtual reality to gaming\, content crea tion\, and AI. Today she is Principal UX Researcher at ESRI focusing the UX of data and analytics in Geographic Information Systems. \;\n \;\n**Mike Premi**: Mike Premi is an accomplished professional with a tr ack record of success in sales and business development leadership\, hea lthcare product management\, and product marketing. With extensive exper ience in managing clinical trials of new technology solutions and drivin g global service innovation\, Mike has cultivated strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as the VA\, American Medical Associat ion\, and American Pharmacists Association. His contributions extend bey ond corporate realms\, with multiple patents issued in healthcare softwa re. As a co-founder of a healthcare startup business at Intel\, Mike led partnerships with the AMA and APhA\, resulting in the acquisition by a market segment leader. Transitioning to his third career\, following rol es as a US Naval Officer and Intel Business Development Leader\, Mike's passion lies in leveraging computer technology to improve lives. He is c urrently dedicated to enhancing the lives of US Military Veterans throug h his work with SoldierStrong.org. \;\n \;\n**Paul Sorenson**: Wit h over 40 years of Human Factors Engineering/UX Research experience and a background that includes roles at Facebook\, IBM\, Lockheed\, Hewlett Packard\, and Intel\, Paul Sorenson is an expert in user experience rese arch. Specializing in user-centered\, mixed-methods research\, Paul's re cent focus has been hand-held\, wearable\, and augmented/mixed reality t echnology and products. His expertise in experimental design\, sensory p erception\, cognition\, and human factors engineering has significantly influenced multi-sensory experience research and design.\n\nTags: portla nd design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, professional networking\, commun ity building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250480996 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/299335711/ SUMMARY:Surprises and Speed bumps When Practicing Design Thinking LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240403T201211Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240403T201211Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240403T201211Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481031 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, April 18\, 2024 at 5:30pm thr ough Friday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7pm.\n\nDescription:\nPortland Design T hinkers is thrilled to host our next speaker **Nandini Nayak: Herding th e Cats with Service Blueprinting.** \;\n \;\nIn any human experien ce-centered program\, bringing vision to optimized execution requires co ntinuous cross-functional alignment and collaboration\, which often fall s apart! Nan will discuss how she has used Service Blueprinting as a key framework to drive alignment in complex organizations. You will learn h ow UX and Service Design are complementary\, the difference between jour ney mapping and service blueprinting\, and why it is important to take a systems view to be a successful design professional. \;\n \;\n**A bout our speaker:** \;\nNan is an experienced Digital Strategy and Tr ansformation leader with a Human-Centered mindset. She has spent a caree r at Hewlett Packard and Accenture driving strategic design programs and practices serving audiences across industry segments. Nan holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX res earch\, professional networking\, community building\, Service Design\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481031 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/300194763/ SUMMARY:Herding the Cats with Service Blueprinting LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240520T201526Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240605T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240605T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240520T201526Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240520T201526Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481089 DESCRIPTION:Lecture Details \;\nSometimes when we share research findi ngs\, we hear back\, “We already knew that.” In this talk\, I’ll examine why that happens\, and what we can do about it. Sometimes\, it’s a cogn itive bias\, called hindsight bias and also known as the “knew it all al ong” phenomenon. But there are other causes and we can adjust our approa ch to research to try and limit this all-too-common challenge. \;\n&# 13\;\nAbout Steve Portigal \;\nSteve Portigal is an experienced user researcher who helps organizations to build mature user research practic es. He is the author of Interviewing Users: How To Uncover Compelling In sights (now in a second edition) and Doorbells\, Danger\, and Dead Batte ries: User Research War Stories. He’s also the host of the Dollars to Do nuts podcast. \;\n \;\nWebsite: portigal.com/\n\nTags: ux\, ui\, u ser experience\, User Research\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250481089 URL:https://chifoo.org/event/we-already-knew-that-with-steve-portigal/ SUMMARY:CHIFOO: "We already knew that: When research findings fail to lan d" with Steve Portigal – Virtual event LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240823T195651Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240926T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240926T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240823T195651Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240823T195651Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481271 DESCRIPTION:PDT is thrilled to bring our community together for a special in-person event! Connect with fellow Design Thinkers for an evening of networking\, engaging ideation activities\, and the opportunity to share ideas in real-time\, face-to-face. \;\n \;\nWe’re especially exci ted to host this event at the Architectural Heritage Center. Located in the heart of Portland\, the AHC is a key part of preserving the city’s a rchitectural heritage\, offering a setting that reflects the creativity and history of our community. It’s the perfect spot to connect\, share i deas\, and meet your fellow Portland Design Thinkers. \;\n \;\nEnj oy delicious food and beverages as we dive into creative conversations a nd build connections. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP and let us know if your plans change\, so we can plan accordingly. \;\n \;\nSuggested Don ation: $15 at the door to help cover food and beverage costs. If you're facing financial constraints\, feel free to contribute whatever you can. Every little bit helps and we would love to see you there! \;\n \ ;\n*** \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to connect with ot her members of PDT\, join our Slack community. \;\n \;\nPDT is a v olunteer-run Oregon nonprofit organization\, and as you can imagine\, or ganizing events can be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to h elp us offset these costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donatio ns through Venmo @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portland design think ers\, ux\, UX research\, professional networking\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481271 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/303001595/ SUMMARY:In-Person Happy Hour at the Architectural Heritage Center LOCATION:Architectural Heritage Center\, Portland: 701 SE Grand Avenue\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240930T191900Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241017T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241017T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240930T191900Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240930T191900Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481332 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce our next even t with Danielle Green: Where to Start with Strategic Product Research 3\;\n \;\nStrategic Product Research is in high demand\, but Product and UX professionals are often set up to fail. What exactly does strateg ic research entail? And how does it differ from discovery research? Lear n why showing conceptual designs to users doesn’t work and explore bette r ways to evaluate whether you are building the right product or feature . Geared toward product managers\, designers\, product leaders\, and ent repreneurs\, this framework is designed to empower UX and Product profes sionals to make strategic decisions confidently.\n\nTags: portland desig n thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, community building\, product design\, st rategic research\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048133 2 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/303644219 SUMMARY:Where to start with Strategic Product Research LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241104T221843Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241113T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241113T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241104T221843Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241104T221843Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481362 DESCRIPTION:Happiness can feel elusive when we have to deal with matters such as team politics and corporate dysfunction. In this talk\, Lizz wil l share some of her insights about the art of building great solutions\, focusing on how fostering positive “heartsets” (like mindsets\, but emo tional states) can help sustain our souls and improve our teams’ outcome s. \;\n \;\nAbout Lizz Bacon \;\nHaving been in the field of di gital product design and development for 25 years\, Lizz Bacon knows tha t the work can be very challenging. \;\nDevise Consulting\n\nTags: ux \, ui\, user experience\, User Research\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250481362 URL:https://www.meetup.com/chifoo-computer-human-interaction-forum-of-ore gon/events/303851202 SUMMARY:Helpful Heartsets--for greater personal and interpersonal harmony LOCATION:Virtual - Zoom: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T142254Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250515T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250515T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T142254Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T142254Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481989 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to present Tom Briggs: Ti meless Human Design \;\n \;\nIn a world that is drowning in data\, humanity stands infatuated with the immediate. Culture mining offers de sign thinkers an antidote to the demands of 24/7\, "\;ever-faster&qu ot\; technocracy. By acknowledging that there's nothing new under the su n and examining timeless historical lessons through a modern lens\, we c an discern a wiser path forward. \;\n \;\nAbout our speaker: \; \nTom Briggs is founder of epigraph\, a strategic design collective that blends culture\, history\, and data in service of disrupted and disrupt ive organizations of all scales across diverse industries. As a publishe d and internationally cited design researcher\, Tom Briggs is a Center f or Creative Leadership graduate\, altMBA graduate\, and in the past has taught Introduction to Design Strategy at Oregon State University. An ac tive mentor at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator\, New York City's la rgest startup incubator\, Tom enjoys helping values-led brands identify and articulate their distinctive purpose\, values\, and mission in order to better forge sustainable competitive advantage. A graduate of Gonzag a University\, Tom calls SW Portland home with his wife\, two boys\, and standard poodle Rousseau.\n\nTags: ux\, design thinking\, PDT\, design\ , product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048198 9 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/307324634/ SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers: Timeless Human Design LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250707T152010Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250710T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250710T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250707T152010Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250707T152010Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482100 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual social event designed for UX Researchers and Designers with experience in healthcare—or anyone curious about the field! \;\n \;\n​Whether you're working in health tech\, healthca re system\, startups\, or just exploring this space\, come connect with others\, share your experiences\, and learn from one another. \;\n 3\;\n​Let’s build community\, exchange ideas\, and enjoy some great conv ersations. Cheers!\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, healthcare\, health\, free\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482100 URL:https://lu.ma/lxzfgkcy SUMMARY:Healthcare UX PDX LOCATION:Steeplejack Brewing Company: 2400 NE Broadway\, Portland\, OR 97 232\, Portland OR 97232 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T190557Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T190557Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T190557Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482144 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome **Skipper Cho ng Warson: Mapping out your customers who care a lot** \;\n \;\nMo st teams can describe their product perfectly but struggle to answer &qu ot\;Who cares about this most?"\; In this 30-minute working session\ , we'll explore Google Ventures bullseye customer framework and April Du nford's positioning canvas to help you think through who might need what you're building most desperately. You'll work with practical tools and leave with ways to test your customer focus. \;\n \;\n••••••••• 3\;\nIf you have any questions or would like to connect with other membe rs of PDT\, join our Slack community. https://join.slack.com/t/pdx-desig nthinking/shared_invite/zt-1pql9ftsn-nQOnsZNfGcWoma2qXMbxvQ \;\n \;\nPDT is a volunteer-run Oregon nonprofit organization\, and as you ca n imagine\, organizing events can be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to help us offset these costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donations through Venmo @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portlan d design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, customer experience\, product des ign\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482144 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/310128048/ SUMMARY:Mapping Out Your Customers Who Care A Lot LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T165956Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T000000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T165956Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T165956Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482182 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Rodney Echols : Are We Having Fun Yet? Finding Joy In Your Design Career \;\n \; \nRodney will introduce his BRIGHT framework—a practical methodology for cultivating joy and preventing burnout in design work. Using design thi nking principles\, he transformed his UX expertise into wellness tools t hat address the unique challenges creative professionals face\, offering actionable techniques that go beyond typical self-care advice. \;\n& #13\;\nThis interactive session blends design methodology with mental he alth strategies\, featuring Rodney's signature humor and proven techniqu es for maintaining creative passion. You'll learn to apply UX principles to your own wellbeing through real-world case studies and contribute to discussions about sustainable creativity\, walking away with frameworks you can implement immediately.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professional networking\, community building\, product desi gn\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482182 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/310377740/ SUMMARY:Finding Joy in Your Design Career SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T153924Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T153924Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T153924Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482181 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Rodney Echols : Are We Having Fun Yet? Finding Joy In Your Design Career \;\n \; \nRodney will introduce his BRIGHT framework—a practical methodology for cultivating joy and preventing burnout in design work. Using design thi nking principles\, he transformed his UX expertise into wellness tools t hat address the unique challenges creative professionals face\, offering actionable techniques that go beyond typical self-care advice. \;\n& #13\;\nThis interactive session blends design methodology with mental he alth strategies\, featuring Rodney's signature humor and proven techniqu es for maintaining creative passion. You'll learn to apply UX principles to your own wellbeing through real-world case studies and contribute to discussions about sustainable creativity\, walking away with frameworks you can implement immediately.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professional networking\, community building\, product desi gn\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482181 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/310377740/ SUMMARY:Finding Joy in Your Design Career LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250930T031537Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251008T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251008T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250930T031537Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260513T005238Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482227 DESCRIPTION:​Launch with precision in today's market. \;\n \;\n​The go-to-market landscape has fundamentally shifted. What worked even two years ago may not work today\, with changes in how buyers discover solut ions\, evaluate options\, and make purchasing decisions. This session fo cuses on current\, effective approaches to reaching your market and driv ing adoption. We'll cover positioning strategies that resonate\, channel selection that matches your audience\, and launch tactics that generate meaningful traction in today's environment. \;\n \;\n​ProductTheo ry.io workshop series at Kiln: \;\n \;\n​There’s one challenge all founders have in common\, especially in 2025. It’s achieving product ma rket fit. \;\n \;\n​This free workshop series at Kiln is based on ProductTheory’s celebrated Product-Market Fit Canvas: a framework for en suring smart\, data-driven product development and market strategy. Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. \;\ n \;\n​Why This Series Matters: Dr. Ali Maaxa has spent 20 years in t he trenches - from Big Tech innovation teams to zero-to-one product laun ches. She's seen what works and what wastes time. These aren't theoretic al workshops\; they're based on frameworks that have powered successful launches for AWS\, Recreation.gov\, and dozens of startups who went from idea to revenue. \;\n \;\n​Free for both Kiln members and the bro ader community because great products make everyone's ecosystem stronger . Just show up ready to work. \;\n \;\n​Open to both Kiln members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Non-members get a free day pa ss to Kiln with their participation. \;\n \;\n​Session 1: Building &\; Testing your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) 9/24/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Session 2: : Understanding Your Ideal Customer Pro file https://luma.com/7zmulrns 10/1/25\, Noon\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Ses sion 3: Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape htt ps://lu.ma/xstcod52 10/8/25\, 11:00 a.m.\, Kiln: \;\n \;\n​Sessio n 4: Product-Market Discovery: A Deep-Dive for Learning\, Testing &\; Earning with Customers &\; Users https://luma.com/dx4xeeji 10/20/25\ , 1-3 p.m.\, Kiln \;\n \;\n​Kiln \;\n\n\nTags: startups\, gtm\, go to market\, product management\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250482227 URL:https://luma.com/xstcod52 SUMMARY:Go-to-Market Strategy: New Approaches for the 2025 Landscape: Nai ling Product-Market Fit: A Free Workshop Series: SESSION 3 LOCATION:Kiln: 1120 Southeast Madison Street\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251017T171008Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251113T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251113T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251017T171008Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251017T171008Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482248 DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive market\, having skills and experience isn’t enough. Whether you’re searching for your next role or looking to advance where you are\, you need to clearly articulate what makes you di fferent and valuable. \;\n \;\nIn this talk\, you’ll learn how to identify your unique professional patterns\, position yourself strategic ally in your market\, and communicate your value in ways that make you t he obvious choice - not just a qualified candidate. Drawing on work with professionals from entry-level to C-suite\, this session will show you how to move from being overlooked to being unmissable.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professional networking\, community building\, product design\, job search\, career\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250482248 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/311583736/ SUMMARY:From Invisible to Unmissable: How to Position Yourself for Career Success LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T192532Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251211T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251211T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T192532Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482321 DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Design Thinkers and our friends at CHIFOO for our final gathering of 2025! We're bringing together Portland's vibrant community of designers\, researchers\, and design thinkers for an evenin g of casual networking and conversation. \;\n \;\nWhat to expect:& #13\;\n \;\n• Connect with fellow design-thinking professionals in a relaxed setting \;\n \;\n• Share experiences and insights from you r design or research practice \;\n \;\n• Meet potential collaborat ors and expand your local network \;\n \;\n• No entry fee – purcha se any food or drinks you'd like to enjoy \;\n \;\n• Plenty of str eet parking\, bike parking\, and transit options \;\n \;\nCome rai se a glass with us as we wrap up the year and strengthen our local commu nity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started in design\, research\, or design thinking\, all are welcome!\n\nTags: portl and design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, community building\, product de sign\, chifoo\, happy hour\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250482321 URL:http://portlanddesignthinkers.com/events SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers & CHIFOO's Year-end Happy Hour LOCATION:Migration Brewing on Williams: 3947 North Williams Avenue\, Port land OR 97227 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260107T224348Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260107T224348Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260107T224348Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482389 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Leksi Kostur\ , Ephemeral by Design. \;\n \;\nThis talk explores the role of bio degradable materials in the future of design. Drawing from work in festi vals\, weddings\, and funerary contexts\, Leksi examines design situatio ns where short-lived and single-use objects are not failures\, but appro priate and even advantageous choices. Rather than positioning biodegrada bility as a universal solution\, she focuses on material logic and circu lar design practices\, aligning purpose with lifespan. She also looks at whimsy\, imagination\, and references to nature as intentional design c hoices\, framing optimism as a designer’s responsibility at a time when environmental fatigue and resignation are widespread. Designing with nat ure becomes a way to counter eco-nihilism and imagine more regenerative futures\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professiona l networking\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250482389 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/312775056/ SUMMARY:Ephemeral by Design LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR