User Interface 13 Conference
Cambridge, MA — October 13-16, 2008

Now in its thirteenth year, the UI13 Conference examines the biggest issues in the world of web design, information architecture, and usability.

Full Day Seminars

October 13, 2008

Usability Testing Guerilla Techniques: Collecting User Data on a Shoestring

Dana Chisnell, UsabilityWorks

Uncover quick and inexpensive methods to plan, design, and conduct effective usability tests.

Bulletproof Ajax: Designing Interactive and Usable Ajax Solutions

Jeremy Keith, Clearleft

Learn how to add Ajax interactivity to your web pages incorporating the fundamental concepts of the web and improving usability.

Subject to Change: Product Strategy and Planning Tools for Great User Experiences

Peter Merholz and Andrew Crow, Adaptive Path

Learn the latest design methods that will ensure success in your project work.

Visual Design for the Web: Communicating with Customers

Luke Wroblewski, Yahoo! & LukeW Interface Designs

Get practical insights and strategies for boosting your site's visual appeal and delighting your users.

October 15, 2008

The Myths of Innovation: How to Lead Breakthrough Projects

Scott Berkun, scottberkun.com

Gain the essential skills and core concepts needed to lead innovative projects within your organization.

The Essentials of Interaction Design

Kim Goodwin, Cooper

Apply interaction design principles, scenarios, and patterns to create designs that elate your users.

Information Architecture Essentials: Best Practices for Organizing Your Site's Content

Donna (Maurer) Spencer, Maadmob

Get a solid grounding in information architecture that will enable you to create designs that help users find what they want.

Bringing User-Centered Design Practices Into Agile Development Projects

Jeff Patton, AgileProductDesign.com

Utilize Agile Development processes to implement a shorter development lifecycle, improve quality, and reduce feature creep.

Expert Speakers

Our world renowned UI13 speakers are the premier experts in the world of design.

Read all of the Speaker Biographies.

UI13 Showcase Seminars

On Thursday, you get to choose which of UIE's most popular seminars to attend.

Thursday, October 16th
8:30am - 4:30pm

We'll schedule our annual UI13 Spotlight Plenary on Sketching Metaphors, from 8:30 - 10:00 am. You'll hear groundbreaking research from Bill Verplank, one of the world renowned leaders in the design field.

 

UIE's most popular seminars:

New Perspectives in User Experience Design
Jared M. Spool will share UIE's outlook on the state of the usability field today.

Product Usability: Survival Techniques
Christine Perfetti will discuss the most successful techniques for incorporating usability practices into your development process.