DFW-UPA Workshop: Design Studios, A New UX Ideation Method:

In this workshop, you will: 

Þ      Obtain an overview of the Design Studio method (introduced at UPA 2008)

Þ      Learn about the communication protocol used for decision-making

Þ      See a real-world example of a Design Studio project

Þ      Perform hands-on exercises, where you will go through the entire process

Þ      Work on a live website, where your feedback will determine its future design 

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About Brian Sullivan: Brian is the President of DFW-UPA, Usability Principal at the Sabre Human Factors Center, one of the organizers of the Big (D)esign Conference, and World Usability Day Theme Chair (2008, 2009).  Brian has been involved on panels at UPA 2008 and UPA 2009, presented at the Big (D)esign Conference 2009, reviewed book for Rosenfeld Media, and presented at the Poster Revolution at UPA 2007.

Brian has been involved in the IT industry for over 20 years.  Brian has held numerous positions including Content Management, Training Development, QA, Customer Support, and Usability.  Brian has worked in the retail, banking, medical, financial, and travel industries.  Brian holds an MA in English Literature, MBA in Management Information Systems, and CUA from Human Factors International.

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Logistics: The event is hosted at CoHabitat. Donuts and coffee will be provided.  Attendees are encouraged to go to lunch at a local eatery near CoHabitat, after the workshop is over.