Event details changed: Mashups
| From: | Craig N |
| Sent on: | Thursday, September 6, 2007, 4:20 PM |
I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://ia.meetup.com/55/calendar/6109590/
Must RSVP!
When: Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Where: AOL
331 North Maple Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Event topic: Mashups
Looking for volunteers to facilitate table discussions.
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Mashup definition:
A mashup is a web hybrid application that combines data from more than one source into an integrated experience. The etymology of this term derives from its similar use in pop music, possibly from the hip-hop music practice of mixing two or more songs.(wikipedia)
Mashup examples:
www.trulia.com (real estate)
www.latimes.com/homicidemap/(mapping)
www.resultr.com/(search)
www.audiomap.tuneglue.net/(shopping)
www.twittervision.com/maps/show_3d (mapping/messaging)
www.musiclovr.com (music)
www.iphonemaniacs.com (products)
Discussion questions:
How are mashups currently being used?
How experienced are most UX professionals w/ mashups?
What are the pros and cons of developing a mashup?
What are some good examples of mashups?
What is the future of mashups?
Break into smaller groups after introducing the mashup topic/examples/discussion questions to the group for discussion.
Follow-up w/ presentations by the groups of their mashup topics.
If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP 'No' or 'Maybe' as well as 'Yes'.)
You can always get in touch with me through the 'Contact Organizer' feature on the Meetup.com website: http://ia.meetup.com/55/suggestion/
Must RSVP!
When: Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Where: AOL
331 North Maple Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Event topic: Mashups
Looking for volunteers to facilitate table discussions.
*****************************************************************************************************
Mashup definition:
A mashup is a web hybrid application that combines data from more than one source into an integrated experience. The etymology of this term derives from its similar use in pop music, possibly from the hip-hop music practice of mixing two or more songs.(wikipedia)
Mashup examples:
www.trulia.com (real estate)
www.latimes.com/homicidemap/(mapping)
www.resultr.com/(search)
www.audiomap.tuneglue.net/(shopping)
www.twittervision.com/maps/show_3d (mapping/messaging)
www.musiclovr.com (music)
www.iphonemaniacs.com (products)
Discussion questions:
How are mashups currently being used?
How experienced are most UX professionals w/ mashups?
What are the pros and cons of developing a mashup?
What are some good examples of mashups?
What is the future of mashups?
Break into smaller groups after introducing the mashup topic/examples/discussion questions to the group for discussion.
Follow-up w/ presentations by the groups of their mashup topics.
If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP 'No' or 'Maybe' as well as 'Yes'.)
You can always get in touch with me through the 'Contact Organizer' feature on the Meetup.com website: http://ia.meetup.com/55/suggestion/
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