Thames Valley Web Developers

Multi-Device Interactions with the Web

October 1, 2014 · 7:00 PM
Zero Degrees

Multi-Device Interactions with the Web - Ben Foxall

We usually interact with the web through a single device, even when we’ve got several other web-enabled devices nearby. I’ll talk about sharing an interaction across multiple devices to push past the constraints of a single browser app.

I’ll cover the concepts required to produce this kind of interface, discuss the web technologies that are key to making this interaction a reality and show the new kinds of interactions that we can create.

Part demo, part talk, part interactive session - bring your devices and expect to participate.

Ben is a senior developer at White October.

Practical Responsive Images - Ben Seymour
Images have just become responsive, thanks to changes in browser technologies. Recent progress with the <picture> element and srcset attribute means that this major constraint in a fundamental aspect of modern web development is being overcome. Coupled with a capable Dynamic Imaging System, we are close to making Responsive Images a truly Practical prospect.

Ben will show you how to do it and what benefits and approaches you can look forward to taking advantage of now, and in the near future.

Ben Seymour has extensive experience in eCommerce, Dynamic/Rich Media, Conversion Optimisation, Digital Marketing - leading the successful delivery of over 50 projects for online retailers and global brands. He is currently the Director of Solutions Consulting at a Shoreditch based eCommerce solution provider, and prior to that spent 5 years with Adobe Systems.

♦ Establishing a new Dynamic Media Solution in eCommerce
♦ Technology and Product Evangelism at Developer Events
♦ Responsibility for Professional Services Team and client projects
♦ Tech pre-sales for key and strategic Dynamic Media Solutions
♦ Conference and Webinar Adobe subject matter expert
♦ Responsibility for all Adobe Scene7 EMEA projects[masked] - delivering dynamic marketing assets to web, mobile, social, email, and print

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Akeel N.

Is there any recording? I was unable to attend.

0 · October 3
James M.

Wow excellent presentations, enjoyable and informative. I fear I'm going to have an uproductive day with the amount of new technology I'll be researching!

1 · October 2
Tony G.

Great eye opener - love peer to peer interactivity without having to deploy any apps.

0 · October 2
barry r.

Two really good and enjoyable talks, thank you very much.

1 · October 2
Russell H.

Two great talks this evening... Looking forward to the next one! Thanks all.

1 · October 1
Peter S.

Sorry, unable to make this one due to work commitments, will this be presentation be made available at any point?

0 · October 1
Russell H.

Where's the best place to park?

0 · September 30
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- Piotr S.
  
  Oracle shopping centre, just 2 min walk away.
  
  1 · September 30
- Russell H.
  
  Thanks. Google put 9 Bridge Street on the wrong side of the Thames. Heads up, everyone! Google for Zero Degrees or the postcode and you'll find it near the Oracle Shopping Centre
  
  2 · September 30
- Peter J.
  
  I've seen ZeroDegrees as being in Caversham on one online map. It is the continuation of St Mary Butts - the main road int he centre of town which meets with Broad Street at the Broad Street Mall.
  
  0 · October 1
- Peter J.
  
  Reading is awful for driving and parking. Bus lanes have automatic cameras and there are overstay cameras in all the major car parks. All the roads in the centre are Pay and Display. You can find some free in the evenings parking up by the hospital and a few spaces on the road to Decathlon but otherwise expect to pay to park. The Oracle is closest and from there just walk along the river to Wagamama (car park side of river) and turn right - ZeroDegrees is 50 yeards down on the right.
  
  0 · October 1
- Tony G.
  
  At the risk of giving way a little gem: Simmonds Street behind the building opposite ZeroDegrees has no parking restrictions. Of course it's always very busy.
  
  1 · October 1
- Nilesh K.
  
  PArk after 6.30 at Oracle -- Cheaper
  
  0 · October 1
A former member

Location does not suit me. :(

0 · September 30
- Peter J.
  
  The aim of the main meeting is to introduce people to eachother in an informal setting and get them talking. A pub is best for that. It also needs to be in the centre of Reading, walkable from the train and free to hire. If you can find another location then I'm happy to consider it.
  What I have done is negotiate space at Reading Business Centre for workshops and smaller meetings where we can learn in a quieter more work focused environment.
  
  0 · October 1