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Pet supplies retailer Zooplus grows web sales 35.5% in Q1
Total sales in 2015 are expected to reach $811 million.
The founder of automated e-commerce marketing technology platform Sidecar says marketers are over-reacting to the new organization of the Gmail inbox.
Last year, when Google announced that brands and vendors would have to pay for the privilege of participating in Google Shopping, via Product Listing Ads (PLAs), after years of free inclusion in Google Product Search, there was much uproar. And although the blowback continues (Amazon recently decided to remove its Kindle readers from the platform after having already decided not to play ball in the PLA space at all), all in all, Google Shopping looks to be a success, with retailers already allocating 6% of their marketing budgets to PLAs, and the majority stating that they will continue to spend more in that channel, according to Forrester.
This isn't the first time Google made an unpopular decision (I still miss Google Reader), but the success of this particular initiative begs the question: can't the unpopular decision—at least in Google's case—also be the right one?
I've been following the rollout of the new multi-tab Gmail inbox, and the retail world's reaction to it, ever since the company announced its impending arrival in May, and so far, here's what I think: we're making a mountain out of a molehill.
Timing is everything
When I do my one final e-mail check in the evening before bed, all I want to know is whether there's something that's going to keep me from getting there, or something that's going to get me out of it earlier than expected. E-mails from my team and my clients are the only things that matter. If it needs immediate attention, I'll attend to it; if it can wait, so can I.
Everyone has their own e-mail habits: whether it's checking first thing in the morning before getting out of bed or not looking at it until arriving at work or setting aside some strict "no-e-mail" time during the day to reduce distractions and amp up productivity. But one thing we all have in common is that when we're in work mode—whether at 9:00 in the morning or 9:00 at night—we want to see work e-mails. All of those industry newsletters and discount offers and product recommendations get in the way of getting things done.
Which isn't to say that they're unwelcome. I need to be in a "break" mode or a "shopping" mode or a "reading" mode to get the most out them. If a promotional sale is stuck in between two notes from clients, chances are I'll skip right over it. But if it's tucked away somewhere where I can view it when I'm ready to, I'll actually have the ability to give it a proper look. By choosing when I get to see the message, it's more powerful and resonant with me. Therefore, the likelihood that I'll click-through—and purchase—is higher. And that seems to be the case with other Gmail users, who are actually engaging with marketing e-mails more than they used to, according to a recent study by e-mail analytics firm Return Path. Just like with the success of Google's PLAs, the tabbed inbox shows that perhaps Google understands consumer intent better than some marketers—and has created products that align with it.
The "flash" problem
True, by choosing to wait until I can review these e-mails at my own leisure I might occasionally miss out on a deal. Sites that open sales up at a very specific time, or that are promoting extremely limited inventories, are perhaps getting the short end of the stick with Gmail's new tabs.
But Gmail's classification system is malleable. A flash retailer's e-mail needn't be relegated to a secondary tab forever. Flash sale sites need to work now to build a strong brand presence so that their customers (and potential customers) see an imperative in moving these e-mails to the main tab. Some sellers are asking their customers to do this. And others, perhaps the ones that will be most successful here, don't necessarily need to. If a consumer knows that she will get great deals from a flash retailer, she'll make sure she doesn't miss any, by flagging them to the main inbox.
For flash sellers who still struggle, there is perhaps another option: send your customers something they'll want to open instead of something they feel they have to open. If open rates or click-throughs or engagements are consistently weak, even after marketing efforts to establish these deals as "can't-miss," perhaps it's worth considering sending out more personalized and targeted e-mails as soon as customers registered, based on what they have viewed, to increase the chances of them moving these e-mails to the primary inbox. While many flash retailers personalize messages after the first purchase, they may find it helpful to leverage the initial browsing data, immediately, to help improve activation and e-mail engagement.
Don't panic
The runaway success earlier this year of the mobile e-mail organizer app Mailbox clearly showed that consumers are desperately in search of a way to manage the increasing volume of e-mail they receive. Google understood this as an imperative—and if it wanted its customers to continue to use Gmail, it needed to do that in a way that would make the experience less frustrating for them. After all, if consumers were to abandon Gmail, it's not just bad for Google—it's bad for the retailers who have made a significant investment into Google's whole suite of marketing products.
The new Gmail helps to assuage soothe some of the pains of e-mail consumers were feeling—and in so doing, lets them get their e-mail content in a way that works best for them. The convenience for users can give way to convenience for advertisers, who will be reaching the right consumers at the right time. That open rates are being affected by less than 1% is telling: people are still getting, and opening retailers' messages. But here's my hypothesis: even though the open rate might have declined slightly, the people who are opening these e-mails are spending more time perusing them (rather than just hitting the arrow to go to the next message), and are both clicking through and buying more. It's too early to tell—but I would encourage all retailers to do this analysis as the numbers will speak for themselves soon enough."
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I love this faucet. I read about some design bloggers using it in their bathroom remodel (over on www.yhl.com) so I knew ahead of time that it was going to be a great faucet, and it has lived up to its reputation. The finish (I got satin nickel) is great, zero problems with leaking, install directions were perfect. Whole faucet install took < 10min. Also we bought the Kraus porcelain vessel sink (rounded rectangle), and this faucet has no problems with water splashing out of the sink even when it's on all the way. I know that's a problem with some vessel sinks so I did my research and this faucet consistently out-performs its competitors on that score. I have two caveats, which is why I'm writing this review for future buyers: 1) Be sure you place the faucet pretty close to your sink. Our Kraus sink installation instructions said to leave 3 inches between faucet and sink. At the last second my husband thought they looked to far apart and we moved them closer - boy am I glad we did that! You don't want to be dripping water between vessel sink and faucet every time you go to turn off the water, which is definitely what would happen if we had left three inches of space. We have them 1.5"-2" apart and that seems good although if I did it again I'd move them even a little closer. I think the optimal install would let the water stream right onto the pop-up drain. 2) Be careful to use the drain installation instructions that come with your *sink*, not the faucet! We made this mistake (because we had so many different Kraus instruction sheets around during install), and had leaking the first time. Even the instructions with the sink are v. inadequate - basically a picture and a supplies list. I've read other reviews of the drain complaining that not all the water drains out of the sink - in that case your drain is installed incorrectly!! (It is also installed incorrectly at yhl.com). From the Kraus web site, talking to a Kraus rep and reading all the instructions, this is how we figured out it should go: above the sink: metal drain and one thin slanty washer. below the sink: concave washer (cupped upward like a bowl so it 'cups' your drain), second slanty washer, then the rest of the pieces in the order they come in. We also used clear caulk above the sink, both between the drain and washer and between washer and sink. We have had zero problems with leaking since installing this way, and now have a lovely minimalist drain above the sink (if you install it wrong with the concave washer on top then you have this ugly plastic lip and the water will not drain all the way). It was worth the effort it took to figure this out, because our drain looks awesome now. Love it. Would have given 5 stars if product had included adequate drain installation instructions.
I like this faucet. It has a nice clean look, installed easily, and works great. I was not able to use the included drain because I needed an overflow drain, so I had an added expense by the time I was finished. I would probably have looked for a faucet that did not include the drain, or had the correct one. Make sure you research your needs before purchasing.
we were looking for a faucet to use with a vessel sink we had installed. The stuff that was available in local home improvement stores was expensive, cheap looking and ugly. Checked out the selection on Overstock and found a bunch that we liked at great prices, so we picked one and gave it a shot. Package arrived - and I was really impressed with the quality of the materials and construction. Having installed a bunch of different faucets in several homes that we remodeled - this one was much nicer than anything we had bought from a home store, including faucets with big brand names and marketing budgets. There was nothing flimsy or cheap about this faucet! Installation was easy, and worked great from the second the water came on. Highly recommended!
The bronze is a rich brown color, unlike oil rubbed bronze - - which is more black in color. It is a beautiful faucet. I bought the matching in deck soap dispenser as well.
I had droved for a month all over town but ever thing I looked at "looked cheep"...I am so glad I order these ...heavy and very well made...we have not had any issue with them
Installed w/Elite 9834 round vessel sink. Both were great buys.
Sturdy - Stylish - Great Quality
Seems to be a great product, holding up well great price and easy install
Looks great and functions perfectly. Can't speak to longevity but I am confident.
Very nice looking and functional. The shiny surface needs to be wiped down if you live in an area with hard water to prevent spotting.
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First Presbyterian Day School fourth-graders recently participated in Tar Wars, presented by Mississippi College School of Nursing students. Students took part in hands-on demonstrations to emphasize the importance of saying no to tobacco. Shown are (from left, back) Chad Phillips, Marlene Williams, Hannah Fatherree and Janet Higgins, Mississippi College nursing students; (front) FPDS students Jedd Gregory, Kate Kellum, John Louis Cressman, Sayley Crawford, Jane Gray Barbour, Selby Ireland and Seth Cook.
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Meade State Park
13051 V Road
Meade, KS 67864
Phone: 620-873-2572
Park Office: 620-873-2572
Regional Office: (785)628-8614
8 miles South, 5 miles West of Meade on Highway 23.
Meade State Park was originally carved out of the Turkey Track Ranch in 1927. Meade State park rests in the High Plains of southwest Kansas, just west of the Red Hills, 8 miles south and 5 miles west of Meade on Highway 23. The state park and wildlife area comprise 803 acres of land and water.
Located 8 miles south and 5 miles west of the city of Meade on K-23
Meade State Park was originally carved out of the Turkey Track Ranch in 1927. The park rests in the high plains of southwest Kansas, just west of the Red Hills. Meade Lake has 80 acres of water and 440 surrounding acres of campsites and wildlife area. Fishing is allowed in the lake year-round with motorized boating restricted to fishing only and no wake speed. Bluegill, channel cat, and largemouth bass are plentiful and provide excellent opportunities for the angler.
For nature lovers who like to identify various different trees, grasses, flowers and birds, a nature trail offers birding, biking, and hiking opportunities.
The 360-acre wildlife area offers good opportunities for dove and quail hunters. Deer, turkey, rabbit, and some waterfowl also inhabit the area and offer hunters an occasional mixed bag.
Meade State Park offers guests a Visitor Center that can host a wide variety of events. Information can be obtained at the park office.
The Meade Fish Hatchery is located west of Meade Lake. Tours are available by appointment by calling 620-873-2701. The best times to see fish are April through June. Visit the hatchery website for more information.
You can now go to www.reserveamerica.com and make your summer reservations for Kansas State Parks.
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The Provost and Dean of the Faculty is the chief academic officer of the College and as Provost represents Whitman College in the absence of the President.
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A $1,500 IRB review fee is required of all commercially sponsored research studies. A fee waiver will be applied in emergency use protocols (for life-threatening situations – limited to two patient approvals per year per investigator). If the study undergoes continuing review, there will be a $500 IRB review fee for sponsored studies. Currently, there is no fee for unsponsored or independent, or research conducted by employees or residents who are participating in such research.
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Why UX Designers Need to Think like Architects
During a recent conversation with my father-in-law, an architect with nearly 40 years of experience, I couldn't help but notice the parallels between his work and mine. As he detailed his design process and thinking to me—sharing his extensive design insight—I was reminded of my own process and thinking. Obviously, the tangible results are quite different, but there is common ground in the way that we view the world, and the way that we think about design.
Architects are, of course, a type of designer, but the work of a good architect is not just about designing a space that is beautiful. It's about balancing aesthetics with usability—precisely what we are tasked with as user experience designers. Moreover, architects solve problems, crafting solutions that embody balance. The late American architect Buckminster Fuller once said, "When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong."
The Architect's Design Process
Renowned American architect Hal Box identified the start of the design process as the exploration of three worlds that are about to meet: "One world is the site, a place in the community or landscape; another world is the program, the owner's list of needs and desires; and the third world is the budget." The site is the physical space the project will occupy, which incorporates not only the possibilities but also the restrictions imposed upon it (zoning codes, building codes, etc.). The program encompasses everything expected from the building, including its content, functionality, audience, etc. The budget is, of course, a reality of almost every design project.
While the program is the heart of the design process, it does not define it—the project is a living thing, adapting as necessary to changing priorities and variables. Architects typically engage in visual problem solving—sketching, diagramming, and fleshing out all aspects of the problem and possible solutions. They sketch, test, and visualize, working toward developing the architectural concept of any given project, which Hal Box poetically defines as the architect's "visualization of what the building seeks to be." This phrasing fascinates me because it implies that every project has an ideal form, and every designer simply attempts to interpret its manifestation. It brings to mind a metaphysical concept among artists that they do not themselves create, but rather reveal the form already present within whatever medium they are using.
First century Roman architect Vitruvius posited that all structures must have firmitas, utilitas, venustas: solidity, utility, and beauty. These so-called Vitruvian Virtues refer to the fundamentals (like the foundation), functionality, and, of course, aesthetics. Architects use these three principles throughout the design process, in crafting the overall user experience. In many ways, architectural UX work is much more complicated than it is on the web. An architect works within a defined space—a plot of land, perhaps, or a preexisting structure. The scope of work can be further defined by restrictions or limitations imposed by government and other regulations. From here, the architect must consider the best use of this space, how to best use it in fulfilling the client's requirements, while also considering users/customers, particularly when it comes to commercial and public spaces.
Architectural facets of usability may include anything from a clearly marked entrance, to an intuitive and logical flow through the hallways/corridors and overall layout of a structure, to signage with appropriate labeling and giving clear directions, among many other things. However, usability is only one of many considerations in developing an architectural solution. In this realm, working within a physical space gives a distinct advantage—an architect can design a solution that will engage all five of a user's senses. In this way, he or she creates a somewhat more complete user experience than we could ever achieve on the web (as we know it).
Still, architects are, essentially, generalists—they must be able to develop an overarching vision that encompasses all aspects of a problem. During construction, they function as overseers, relying on a team of skilled specialists to help realize their visions. They must be masters of communication to be able to guide their team toward the solutions they've developed. The fluidity of their work lends itself to the same sorts of challenges we face in ours—budgetary issues, lack of resources, difficult clients, difficult teams/managers, etc.—which, in turn, requires flexibility of thought from the designer to be able to adapt the work with each changing variable.
UX Designers as Architects?
At this point, I'm certain, you've noticed the similarities between what I've described in the preceding paragraphs, and our own processes and considerations as user experience professionals. The UX canvas is, of course, the web, which is theoretically limitless, and our sites and applications tend to function as independent worlds that have little or nothing to do with other sites and applications. When we begin a project, we are essentially designing a self-contained community that rarely, if ever, interacts with other sites or apps.
In this way, user experience designers function as urban planners, guiding the orderly development of a community. Our information architecture is the laying of the foundation; navigation design maps out the network of roads, leading to and connecting the various sections of our site. We know that if these elements are not sound, are not intuitive and logical, our community will be difficult and frustrating to maneuver.
User experience designers function as urban planners, guiding the orderly development of a community
The sections and pages of our sites are the buildings, floors, and public spaces of our community, where content, functionality and audience come into play. In order to enhance and bolster the overall site experience, they must work in concert. The roads we build will guide people around our community, but the content must both captivate and fulfill user desires.
Thinking Like an Architect will make You an Awesome Designer
Architecture is a millennia-old design discipline that has passively influenced our work on the web. Awareness of the connections and similarities between our professional realms can help us to actively improve our work. By studying the successes and failings present in the world around us and understanding what goes into the design process that leads to the structures and spaces we see all around us we can more fully appreciate our experiences with them. In every space we enter and interact with, there is an opportunity to learn and grow as an experience designer.
The next time you're driving (or riding) somewhere, pay careful attention to the roads taken. Are they clearly labeled? Is the navigation intuitive? Can you easily get where you need to go? For example, you may find an exit that's only on one side of the freeway, or signage that is nonexistent or obscured by trees or other elements of the landscape. When visiting department stores, "big-box" retailers, grocery stores, etc., note the layout of the store. If it's a large chain, does it have the same layout as other branches you've visited? Can you find what you're looking for without asking an employee?
When you get out on the road, or go to a store, you are setting out to fulfill a particular objective—just like users on a site or app. Observe how easily you are able to complete that objective, and where the process can be improved. We are the users of someone else's product every single day of our lives. By setting ourselves up as testers, we can continually learn valuable lessons in usability, hone our thinking and improve our craft.
The connections between architectural and experience design are undeniable, the thought processes nearly indistinguishable from one another. When we explore other, older design disciplines, their evolution may begin to guide ours, and we may begin to truly innovate. We are truly the architects, the chief builders, of the web, and I'll leave you with one last thought to consider, from Hal Box: "It's the architect's responsibility to develop an architectural concept that will satisfy the client's program of need, desire, and budget in a way that will enhance rather than damage the surroundings—and do so in a way that will make the client, user, and public grin with pure pleasure."
Pure pleasure. It's a lofty goal, but one we strive toward every day.
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This is very good on the architect for UX. Also, I can see this can handy for making software designers.
Thanks Rima, your article was an inspiration to make a presentation to teens interested to learn about digital world and about my work. Really i can to explain clearly my function inside the digital development team.
It sounds as if UX practitioners are increasingly trying to be all things to everyone. In the past, a web designer did all the things you mention in the first couple paragraphs. Solved problems, balancing aesthetics with usability and also ensuring the design can be built. Now, Web Designers are supposedly redundant because UX is now going to do the visual design and everything else. I think UX Design is just a new way of saying Web Design. In other words, anyone who used to have the job title of 'Web Designer' or 'Copywriter' or 'Visual Designer' or 'Architect' or anything with the word 'Designer', well now you should just call yourself a UX Designer and get paid a whole lot more.
thanks for your note, hugh. i suppose that's one way of looking at it, but web development has changed quite a bit since the 90s, even in just the last couple of years. i don't know that i agree with your assessment, though. for one, i don't think most ux people do much copywriting, though i could surely be wrong. also, ux is just so much more than visual design, isn't it? ux brings a focus to crafting the entire experience that typical web design or development wouldn't necessarily encompass. many who have worked as developers or designers have certainly shifted into the ux field - that's where i started as well. the field sounds broad and general on the surface, i get that. but it's like majoring in political science with a concentration in political theory - ux is the focus, the paradigm, the lens through which the project is viewed and what will influence decisions. smashing magazine has some great ebooks about ux principles and techniques which i'd definitely recommend checking out if you're interested in learning more about ux. not to mention the vast collection of fabulous articles on this very site. and, of course, i'm always up for further discussion :)
as a trained architect who practiced for 7 years before becoming an interaction/ux designer at the dawn of the web...I would echo this assessment. The process and tools for designing complex, simultaneous, multi-variable, human-centred problems (buildings) which are both useful and beautiful whilst balancing the needs of the client, the budget, the site, the physics of materials, legal regulations, etc. were a perfect fit for designing complex websites and software which are arranged around the goals, needs and information of users whilst meeting client objectives within a timeline and budget. I would even go so far as to say that there are few educational foundations as rich and potent for so many different creative fields as architecture. But then that is not surprising, it is a culture and practice that is literally as old as civilisation...and formally defined as a practice since the time of the ancient greeks. That's a lot of knowledge and experience to draw on...
Hi Ian, I too am a qualified architect but I have become increasingly disillusion with the practice or architecture (I am currently 9 years since registration). I have read a few accounts of architects making the leap, such as yourself, into UX and not looking back. I would really like to get into this field but I have absolutely no idea where to start. I don't suppose you would have any tips?!
Amazing article.
The sort of content that put us to think more about the importance of our job in the web.
Thanks Rima
For anyone interested in this line of thinking, the fantastic book "A Pattern Language" by Christopher Alexander is a must-read. Here's the wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language
I agree with you Rima & great article. UX surrounds us, we live in and are part of someone's design vision whether we are in a bldg, driving or walking to a bldg or on a train etc. Poor design choices are also everywhere, frustrating and putting people in danger, like doors that open "in" rather than push "out", etc. We have to try harder, learn more and do the best job we can.
Appreciate the thoughtful article!
I have degrees in Architecture and Human Factors in Information Design... they really are parallel universes!
I hope you don't mind lone comments.
re: Buckminster Fuller said: "...I only think about how to solve the problem..."
But it all starts here does it? That is, misunderstand the problem—any problem, not just UX problems—and the solution, regardless of how brilliant, is going to be off-target. While Hal Box's Three Worlds helps, I think it might be much simpler than that (presuming the problem is already understood).
Well formed solutions come down to this: In theory vs Reality.
For example, project / client wants (no matter how misplaced), as well as budget would be part of the reality side of the process. In theory, is anything outside the context of reality. That is, custom cut wood (as opposed to stock size from the lumber yard) would be theory. Exploring solutions in many cases starts in theory but it must work towards reality. How much time and effort can be devoted to that migration, is a function of timeline / budget. Yet how many times do we still see a budget missed because an excessive amount of time was put into theory (and the team's self-indulgence, creative masturbation, etc.)?
Great article. Thanks. The closing quote from Hal box was worth the price of admission.
p.s. I believe there might be one important factor that is missing from your analogy / discussion. That is, maintenance and maintainability. For example, how many times have we seen a building material that looks great when new but then soaks up dirt and such as it weathers. Or what about trees that are planted directly under power lines? Yes, it looks great on postcard but in a few years that fully grown tree is just one thunderstorm away from an inconvenience, as well as an unnecessary expense. We must be mindful of the life-cycle (if you will) of the products we design.
I like your thinking. Although I think we need to zoom out a bit more. "The UX canvas is, of course, the web,..." is like saying 'the canvas of an architect is a villa'. I think what's next for the UX is practice is the realization that its mindset, approach and skills will be applicable to any object to be designed, both physical and digital. THAT makes the canvas for UX limitless. Also because the line between the physical and digital is blurring. If things are 'hybrid' I think the UX practice is in the lead, and sooner or later, everything is 'hybrid' in one way or the other. The bottom-line for UX is the quality of the human experience, regardless the shape or form of the touchpoints.
Every time somebody says Architect in our profession ... a kitten died somewhere.
There is a lot of truth here. Speaking as one of the few people on the planet with degrees in both Urban Planning and Human Computer Interaction, though, this statement:
"When we begin a project, we are essentially designing a self-contained community that rarely, if ever, interacts with other sites or apps.
In this way, user experience designers function as urban planners, guiding the orderly development of a community."
is fairly antithetical to both architecture and urban planning. Architects that design buildings or communities that don't live in harmony with their surroundings (or at least break the harmony for a purpose) aren't doing their jobs well. Similarly, urban planners need to make sure they set the rules for a city as such that development in one area is unlikely to negatively affect another in any surprising ways.
I say this not just to be contrarian, but to point out that as we move into the Internet of Things era, it may be that it is also antithetical to UX designers to design our systems in a silo. Indeed, we're already starting to depend on Wikipedia, Google, Facebook, Twitter, and many other designed systems to power our creations. It's likely that in the future, efforts will become even more entwined. UX designers are already trained to think holistically, but we may have to up our game.
i completely agree. "user experience" applies to everything, not just the web. of course, the context here is that i was referring to web-based sites/apps - maybe that was unclear. in that context, i stand behind what i said. and i was referring to the typical reality of these projects, not necessarily what i think should be done. a typical website stands alone. the vast majority of sites in existence today are still fairly static sites. they have nothing to do with anything else. there are many known examples contrary to this, but the fact remains. the web is vast!
Nice analogy Ms. Reda.
Before changing careers, I was a structural engineer who worked to help architects design building. Now, as I began my UX career, I too think about the similarities between architects and UX designers. Your article does a nice job fleshing out the analogy. What I have to add centers around your conclusion that:
"[UX designers] are truly the architects, the chief builders, of the web"
In the design of a building, the architect always leads the design and hires the engineer to ensure that the building doesn't fall down (among other things). The aesthetic and usability design is well developed before the engineering begins.
The opposite is true for the web. Computer engineers lead its design, at least historically, and UX designers add aesthetics and usability to what the engineers built. This arrangement--engineering preceding UX--is shifting, it seems, to a more collaborative, iterative process as the web matures.
So your conclusion about the chief builders of the web may be a little premature. And I don't know how far the UX/architect analogy can be stretched, but comparing how a designer sees the world as opposed to how an engineer sees it is certainly worth exploring further as society develops its digital world.
whilst I would agree that the web has been dominated by engineers in many instances...in my 20 years working in the industry i have seen design working hand in hand with engineers...and often shaping the vision for the solution due to the focus on the value created for users in the experience they have. But its also worth saying that as someone who practiced as an architect, it is no different there. Buildings are incredibly complex, requiring multiple areas of deep expertise. in reality, buildings are a collaboration between architects, engineers, planners, business people, interior designers, landscape architects, HVAC specialist, glazing specialists, manufacturing specialists, etc. The reason architects appear to lead the process is simply because architect is simply because they are able to visualise and communicate how the whole comes together from the perspective of the end users...which is, in the end, their role. They are the bridge between the different disciplines...the ultimate generalists...in much the same way that designers are in the best of web and software developments.
hi ryan, thanks for your comments and insight! i love hearing from people on the other side.
what you said about computer engineers leading design has historically been true, but i think there's been a paradigm shift in recent years and we're seeing more and more designers/ux people/creatives leading these efforts. i hope that trend continues. i've experienced it both ways, and while i do believe that things need to be balanced, i think i prefer having a creative in charge.
i got the term "chief builder" from the literal meaning/translation of the word architect, and i do believe it fits. ux is in the forefront more and more - i see ux job postings everywhere now, all the time, where a couple of years ago i barely saw any. we're doing it. we're leading the charge, and people are realising how essential our work is.
This is why information architecture uses the word architecture, rather than design or strategy or engineering or scientist. Architecture connotes something essential that the other do not.
Thanks for bringing this up. I'm surprised that the job title and entire field of Information Architecture wasn't really mentioned here. Although I "grew up" as a UX Designer, my most recent title has been Information Architect. I'm sure there's lots of folks who go back and forth between those two job titles.
I've realized that I'm more comfortable with "architect" than "designer" because although I use design thinking, I am architecting solutions based on user and technology restrictions. Just like non-digital architects.


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This is so funny! Bolero's not my favorite piece of music by a long shot, but that dance, in that year, in the context of what ice dance was at the time, was truly revolutionary. Until T&D, free dance programs as a rule were a grab-bag of unrelated pieces of music chosen to show versatility. Torvill and Dean's programs for the 2 years preceding the Olympics featured music in a variety of styles that all came from the same Broadway/West End score (Mack and Mabel one year, and Barnum the next). Their programs captured a mood or told a story. With Bolero, they were really innovating, pushing at the rules and the limits of the sport. The dance was pretty mesmerizing at the time--and very original.
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Their original set pattern Rock and Roll--imagine doing this once, let alone three complete patterns!
What a great resource this thread is--thanks for coming up with the topic!
My favorite routines of 'all time'
Michelle Kwan 1998 Nationals - both Rach SP and Lyra Angelica LP
Michelle Kwan 1996 Worlds - Salome LP
Chen Lu - 1996 Rach. LP
Chen Lu - 1995 Last Emperor
Kristi Yamaguchi - 1992 Oly's SP - Blue Danube
Sarah Hughes - 2002 Oly's LP (the only skate of her's that I've enjoyed.)
Sasha Cohen - 2006 Oly's SP
Alexei Yagudin - SP Winter
Brian Boitano 1988 LP Olympics
Torvill/Dean - 1984 Olympics Bolero
With regards to non-competition:
Torvill/Dean - Encounters, Red Hat
Kurt Browning's Brick House
Brian Boitano's Carousel Waltz (I think he did this in competition as well), Wild Elephants (Gap commercial song)
Kristi Y - Doop Doop, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Some Day I'll Fly Away
Gordeeva/Grinkov - The Man I Love
Scott Hamilton - Hair, Figaro
Thanks for such an informative post.
I have heard similar "what was so special about her" remarks refering to Janet Lynn. But to appreciate Janet or T & D one has to be familiar with the skating of their era and not just from the last 5-10 years.
It is important to acknowledge the skaters who brought about change to figure skating through their artistry and innovation. Their influence is still felt today and any newer skating fan could enrich their appreciation of figure skating by taking a little time to become more familiar with some of the skating legends of the past.
I've started watching the ice dance videos, and I gotta say, they look fun. Might as well start with the most definitive program of them all (or so I've heard) Torvill and Dean's Bolero. Pretty cool moves, which I think (although Im not sure) would still be pretty cool if performed today.
Although what really caught my attention was the anissina/peizarat R&J program. So fast and seamless. I loved it.
Aesthetically, I'm starting to get ice dancing. For me, its beginning to feel like the very thing I can't do in ballet - freedom in movement where you almost float on your feet without ever stopping.
I think what I meant about not knowing what to watch for in ice dance is that I don't know how to judge a program's difficulty without the jumps and the throws.
I can't thank you guys enough for the suggestions!
Actually, as I was writing my "I don't like Bolero" post, I was thinking that I had the opposite reaction to Janet Lynn. It was a different era of figure skating, but the programs she skated remain beautiful and engaging, and her skating is still wonderful to watch. A shame she competed under a system in which figures counted for so much.
yeah why have figures, it's only FIGURES skating...
Actually, in many languages it's called either ice skating or artistic skating (e.g. patinage artistique in French). Janet's performances were certainly artistic, and not in the voidy sense of the word.
As for the figures - yes or no question, they were gone by the time I started watching. Maybe it would be better to bring those back, at least for younger skaters, but not to have a situation in which a skater builds up an insurmountable lead in the figures, like Trixie Schuba usually had (and deservedly so).
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so the sport took the name from figures?Just curious..cause in other languages figures are not included in the name.
edit:sorry B i had not seen your message, i said the same
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it was a skill and a showcase of control on the blade. I think it's extremely important, and I am not a figure skater...
I have never seen or read Janet Lynn's recent address to US Skating - but I believe she surprised many with the views she expressed.
I think Janet came out very strongly in support of school figures amongst other somewhat surprising views about the state of US Skating - and skating in general. I think mathman knows about this and I would appreciate any views he or others would care to share about Janet's speech.
It's available online:
Gosh, I don't get asked for a PW. Here's the direct link to the doc.
ETA: If that doesn't work, PM me. But please, GS experts: figure this out before I get inundated. And maybe start a new thread for this topic? It seems we should be discussing this speech!
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The first link should work without having to register or log in. Main page->Famous skaters->Janet Lynn's speech (the thread with the paper clip)->full transcript.
However, I think you need one of the newer vesions of Acrobat Reader to open it (I can open it on my new computer but not on my old).
IIRC this speech was given at the skaters' banquet at the annual meeting of the USFSA, and it ruffled some feathers. These banquets are feel-good affairs where speakers are expected to get up and say how wonderful the sport of figure skating is and what awesome people we all are.
Instead, Ms. Lynn basically said that compared with the quality of skating in her day, what skaters are putting out there now is crap. This was not well received by the audience, who, after all, comprised the very skaters that were being so severely critiqued.
When asked later to clarify her remarks, she committed another public relations faux pas by refusing to allow the transcript of her speech to be published by the USFSA. Instead, you could contact Ms. Lynn by email and, for a fee, she would send it to you (and by the way, do you want to buy some of my other self-published essays?).
So it took a little while before everyone settled down to actually read what she said in an objective way.


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I should have saved the csv file but did not notice it a this day. That would have got all settings stored what i used. Basically AA was off and the rest was on.
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Will you perform power usage tests for almost-optimus vs intel+nouveau? (Do you have hardware?)
Maybe the slower speed is because of this: https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/t...19-12-drivers/ ?
In just 30 minutes of use, my syslog file was 120MB big.
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Thanks god that they made the official release. Any idea of when they will implement the OpenGL 3.0 in the linux drivers?
Phoronix: NVIDIA 177.80 Display Driver
Over the course of the past few months we have seen several NVIDIA Linux drivers that have all been marked as beta with the last official release appearing in April. Today though NVIDIA has released the 177.80 Linux driver, which is an official update and christens the changes made with the 177.67, 177.68, 170.70, 177.76, and 177.78 beta drivers. Among the changes are RENDER extension improvements, finally officially supporting the GeForce GTX series, text rendering fixes, and there are 25 official changes in total.
Thanks god that they made the official release. Any idea of when they will implement the OpenGL 3.0 in the linux drivers?
When does it get kernel mode setting like intel chips? I'm still pained over having to pick nVidia just because it was the only option on this notebook powerful enough to do what I want-- 'cause mere months after I did, intel came out with their X4500 gpu series....
Seems like times are changing. Nvidia were once the only option in Linux. Now they are slipping behind Intel and AMD. Now with AMD splitting, I wonder how this will change things.
A new feature was omitted from the official change log, I think.
Audio through HDMI now works with this new driver. This includes SPDIF passthrough for DVI-HDMI connections, not just cards with HDMI.
See this thread: http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=97993
Yes this is a driver issue. We recently implemented support for audio through HDMI and it is expected to ship in the release 177 driver when available. I suggest you periodically check our web site for driver updates to version 177.
Do i understand this coreectly; these drivers do not support my 9800 GX2?


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This data was last updated in December 2009. Statuses may have since changed. Check the California's Board of Registered Nursing license database for the most current license statuses.
License: #463956
Current status: Petition to revoke probation pending (read board documents)
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Oct. 29, 2009 | - | Petition to Revoke Probation Pending | Probation violation(s) |
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Former Sen. Jon Kyl
Republican • Arizona 3 Terms • Sworn In 1995
- 9 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 84 of 99) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 17 of 99)
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u must be nuts this senator is holding up a bill that would give millions extended unemployment benefits yo senator wake up the unemployed blue collar people who build this country need money or we will lose everything. have u seen the numbers on unemployment? its almost double digits get offf your ass and stop holding up the unemployment extension bill. wake up and smell the coffee
Kyl you don't count trying to post that your the best senator. Nice try though. Just Another Rino in the House of many.
Wouldn't you think that Barack could get back to work in the Senate and do SOMETHING concrete for this country?
He's being paid for this job and doing nothing.
Why can't he pass Kennedy's bill UI extension 2544(which he cosponsored)?
If he can't get things done in the Senate, don't EVEN make promises for when it's too late!!!!!!!!!!!
Give up a photo op, Barack, and get some work done in the Senate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Kyl, You can't come up with anything that might help solve the economic mess that you and your republican buddies have put us in. You just say what is being attempted wont work without any suggestions regarding something that might work. How about getting off your ass and doing something except whining.
Signed One of your constituents.
Barry This is what I just sent to Senator John Kyl-Arizona
Based on your message:
March 16, 2009
Cramdown Legislation: a Prescription for
Higher Interest Rates
I oppose cramdown legislation. The financial system is already under severe stress, and allowing bankruptcy judges to cramdown mortgage interest rates and principal will only add to the system's losses. Financial experts agree that cramdown legislation would also lead to higher interest rates for others, which is exactly the wrong medicine for the economy at a time when we're trying to get people to start buying homes again.
I will make an effort to let every citizen in Arizona (that loses their house because of your pro banking and pro mortgage industry position) that in the next election to vote for the OTHER person.
Joe Johnson
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Just sent this to the chairman of the Republican Party:
You think the last few elections were bad for the party,wait til the next one.With Senator Bayd and Senator Kyl supporting the banking/mortgage industries and voting agaist the legislation, people will LOSE their homes.They may have to rent but they will still vote and with Senators like these, the Republican party will continue to LOSE voters.Making President Obama and the Democrats heroes for the homeowners is a huge problem for the party and Senator Bayd and Senator Kyl give the appearance that their committment to the businesses that ruined to the economy mean more to them than the people.See you next election but I will not vote the republican ticket,nor will alot of others.Good Luck.
Joe Johnson
MSNBC Please support a single-payer health car plan. S 703 would eliminate health for profit and save this country billions and insure all citizens. Get Big business out. 2100 insurance companies and big Pharma treat us like commodities. We need a wellness based system for our health.
Big business is not the problem. Big government is the problem. Competition and removal of government will give you better health care then a single payer system. Saying government will insure all citizens is an oxymoron. Government doesnt insure anyone. They only subsidize. Government cannot measure risk efficiently and therefore always drive up costs through moral hazard.
If people know no matter what they do they will be covered medically they will never be concerned with the cost of their treatment and doctors will always over charge. If you control doctors more than government already does and force them to offer specific treatment whether needed or not cost will rise and rationing will occur.
The real core problem today is too many people believe healthcare is a right. That everyone is entitled to healthcare. People have a right to pursue good healthcare. Government involvement will only bankrupt the country and provide very low quality healthcare for all.
senator kyl please vote no on more gun control laws like hr45,and sb2099. also please fight aginst socialism in any form such as our medical insurance we need reform not socialism with gov. control like hr3200 would have.please do right by the people.thank you.
Thanks for your stalling of the UI extension bill. I havent eaten in two days so what does another 2 weeks matter anyway. You want to know how much the bill will cost before being voted on when everyone knows that UI benefits barely cover the cost of 3 hots and a cot. Let me guess, you're going to propose and amendment that the unemployed only be given 1 hot and 3 share a cot.
You are a real peach. MMMMmm a peach sounds good right now but I need to get it out of mind since I ran out of groceries 2 days ago.Senator Kyl, why would you delay a bill that would help millions of Americans survive a very hard time in their lives. You should be ashamed of yourself. I'm sure many republicans are ashamed that they voted for you now. You have just cost many Americans… republicans, democrats, and independents, their homes, cars, trucks, and basic necessities to survive this economic downturn. Shame on you and your political games.
How could you delay the bill for extended benefits? The people here in Georgia are hurting enough. The unemployment rate is awful. Our homes have been flooded and now you want to hold up a bill that would ease a little of the burden. You didn't give a rats *&% about how must it was going to cost to bail out the banks and mortgage companies that got us into this mess in the first place. Did you even read that entire bill (I am guess NO if you had of they would not have gotten the big company bonuses and they themselves would have done something to help the millions of people they screwed in the first place.
Senator Kyl, I hope you have a nice weekend knowing that you are the one responsible for stalling all the people who won't be getting a UI check in the following weeks to come..
We the people have relied too much on our Government to do the right thing for the people, and boy have they failed us royal…. We the people won't forget come election time.Ok Senator Kyl, did you actually read the bill? It says it is revenue neutral paid by the $14 per employee tax. So pass the bill for those states in obvious need, then if you want to stall the rest of your fellow Americans come back and add those additional states later. Don't be expecting re-election with kind of STUPID stall tactic. Besides the point that every expert has already called Extended Benefits a positive economic stimulus… your business pals will be out of business at the Christmas Season when no one buys their products.
Gotta love all the due dilligence on a lousy 2 Billion when they can pass 700 Billion for Banks in 72 hours, or 300 Billion to fix they roads in Iraq they bombed in the first place. The Senate has been sitting on their butts on this bill since 9-22, that is an out rage.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA AND U.S. SENATOR OLYMPIA SNOWE, both are clowns. Active U.S. Military does have health care that supports imediate family members. The rest will have to get there own. The military is not a democracy. Don't try foist your values on it….
Gotta love a rich man that cares only about people with money. He has definitely showed his true colors when he decide that the money shouldnt come from the rich and go to the poor. Hasnt he ever heard of Robin Hood? I guess that Kyl (I personally cannot put senator in front of his name because I feel he needs to earn the title) doesnt care that there are people with children out there that are going to have to choose between food or electricity this month and then between rent/mortgage and food next month, if they even have enough money to be able to choose.
I hope that Kyl can hear the stomachs rumbling of all children and adults stomachs all the way in washington. And I hope that you can feel the chill they will have when they cannot turn on their heat when the temperature drops below freezing. I hope that you sleep well at night while 1.4 million people stay awake scared of the unstability you are causing in their lives.-
This is very well said, Beanerwe. I too am juggling my bills. I tried getting help on my mortgage, but the legislation isn't helping the unemployed who need it most. I, like many Americans, worked my butt off putting myself through school – cleaning toilets and chasing after other people's kids – a small investment I thought at the time in exchange for a secure future. I continued working my butt off for Corporate America saving a good retirement which has been consumed by the IRS. 2008 was a year where I earned more $$ for not working, because of the IRA distribution and severance, than I've ever earned in my life and I have nothing to show for it, and am visiting food pantries to keep from starving.
Is this the American dream? Is this what we want to teach our children? Study hard, work hard until Capitalism consumes it all back and reduces you to a beggar?
Mr. Kyl:
What is wrong with you?
More importantly, what are you going to tell your Maker when you meet Him?
I'm sure Satan will shake his hand and welcome him home !!


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While having sex doggy style, the left thumb is inserted into the recieveer's rectum and turned from side to side essentially driving the bus. The right hand reaches around and squeezes the right breast honking the horn to alert patrons the bus is coming. Don't forget to wave to the people waiting for the bus.
It was a really successful date until I tried to give her the bus driver. Guess I'll be walking from now on.
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An individual who drives passengers to and from school but unfortunately does not receive any reimbursemnt from said "passengers". This individual receives much grief from his peers due to his countless hours of time wasted driving the bus without anything to show for it. Weapon of choice is usually a green Jeep Wrangler bearing the plates DRDLAX.
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2) someone who takes you to school, figuratively
2) someone who takes you to school, figuratively
1) "Man, your grandma sure is a nasty bitch. And she's old, fat, and ugly. Come to think of it, she's also pretty damn broke. What the hell is she, a bus driver."
2) (makes 7 consecutive 3-pointers and dunks in your face 32 times)
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someone who takes someone else to school, literally or figuratively
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The act of delivering an epic uppercut to an unexpecting female adversary.
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