Schedule:

5.30 Doors Open, Networking

6.00 Welcome, Talks:

Rebecca Watson: “Why wireframes?”
Early in the design process, wireframes can be used to test concepts, identify gaps and opportunities, and allow website users and stakeholders to provide feedback. QUT’s current redesign project will be presented as a case study.
Twitter: @beckwatson Web: www.qut.edu.au

Ruth Henry: Agile Acceptance Tests
This talk is about how we use Agile Acceptance Tests. These tests are a mix of a function test and an acceptance test. First the developer completes the User Interface (UI) layouts from the UI guidelines and wireframes. Then the UI is tested using the test scripts that have been created from the user stories.
Twitter: @ruthenry

Nathan Hoad: Using Inkscape for Mockups
Inkscape is an open source vector graphics editor that works great for quickly mocking up interfaces for web apps.
Twitter: @nathanhoad Web: nathanhoad.net

Ben Hoad: Start with the code!
Ben discusses why layouts and other facets for the web shouldn't be created in graphic programs (like Photoshop or Inkscape) and will cover basic templates and presents common errors stemmed from purely graphically prototyping.
Twitter: @benhoad Web: benhoad.net

7.50 Wrap-up and notices
8.00 Head to local bar for networking over a beer, soft-drink or coffee.

Door prizes & Discount code
Rosenfeld Media are sponsoring the meetup and have supplied two digital copies of Prototyping: A Practitioner's Guide by Todd Zaki Warfel that will be given away on the night. You'll need to RSVP and be present on the evening to be in the running.

In addition there will be a discount code announced on the night that will get you 30% off any Rosenfeld Media products purchased through their site.

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