The Software Development Community (SDC) is pleased to announce that on May, 1st @ 1PM at Microsoft Store  - 49 Oak Brook Center Oak Brook, IL, 60523 Faith Peterson will conduct a highly interactive, hands-on, pragmatic presentation on User eXperience (UX):

We'll explore Jesse James Garrett's framework for understanding what has to be done to create effective user experiences.

We'll look at tools, techniques, and resources anyone can use to improve their user experience practice.

Whether you are a developer or a BA, you'll leave with practical tips and techniques you can use right away. Some things we'll touch on:

•         What are the elements of user experience?
•         What skills and competencies does my Web project need to draw upon?
•         Do I really need a team of experts and consultants?
•         What can I do as a developer or BA?

Have you ever thought: I'm already creating user experiences, but…

•         How can I tell if they're any good?
•         How can I make them better?

We'll look at some tips and strategies for taking what you already do to the next level. We'll also look at key practices and attitudes that enable great collaborations and some common enemies of UX collaboration.

About Faith Peterson:

Faith Peterson is currently a user experience practitioner at Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., where she works on IAA's buyer-facing site Auction Center. She has analyzed, designed, and implemented a variety of enterprise and B2B Web applications since 2001.