Thursday, April 26th, 2007 — 5:30 to 7:00pm
There will be a social event at Chill Winston after the event !!

Presentation One: Training developers to make fact-based design decisions

Jerome Ryckborst | Gemcom Software International
Abstract: At Gemcom we are improving the usability of our large, legacy applications one step at a time by training our developers. We started educating them about usability theory and techniques, and how to apply those techniques to their projects. The result? We’ve started to change our corporate culture to embrace usability.

Presentation Two: IA Summit Review

Anthony Hempell | Blast Radius
Abstract: Anthony hasn’t quite figured out what he is going to talk about from the summit, but it will be good Find out more about some of the interesting sessions and talks from the recent IA Summit in Las Vegas.

Presentation Three: Redesigning TerasenGas.com

Kathleen Moynahan | Habanero Consulting Group
Abstract: To support the launch of the Customer Choice program, Terasen Gas needed a redesigned website. Kathleen will discuss how Habanero developed a new user experience for Terasen Gas customers by reviewing the project objectives, tools and tips, as well as lessons learned.

Presentation Four: Mobile Web: The expectation of experience

Greg Bell | Analytic Design Group
Abstract: Almost half of the global population in 2009 is expected to have mobile phones, of which 90% of them will have web browsers built right into them. The landscape for consumption of websites and media is changing at a rapid pace and as user experience professionals we need to provide appropriate advice to create engaging mobile experiences for our clients.

This talk explores how the user’s expectations of the mobile web is based directly on their desktop web usage. Examining the mobile strategy for two major web properties, key aspects of an effective mobile web strategy will be discussed.

Location: VFS (Vancouver Film School)

The VFS Digital Design campus is located at 420 Homer Street between Pender and W. Hastings. Enter through the side door on the east side of Homer Street. The event will take place in Theatre 1 accessible from the main foyer. Reception will be in place to assist all guests.

Please arrive before 6pm since building doors lock at 6pm!

You must RSVP for this event!

Positive RSVPs only please: rsvp@vanue.com