Areas and topics we might want to discuss.

Local resources

• Usability labs
• User testing recruitment services / options

Tools & Methodologies

• Documenting AJAX interactions
• New tools (both on and offline)
• User-centered design
• How agile fits in
• How do you wireframe – or do you not bother?
• Rapid prototyping
• User testing methodologies
• The mobile perspective
• Measuring experience
• Using Analytics to improve experience

ROI & Client Buy-in

• Converting non-believers/cost justifying user research

Show & Tell

• Talk about projects you’ve done
• Talk about problems you’re having

Advanced Topics

• Cognitive psychology
• Social psychology

Product Design

• Haptics
• Ergonomics
• Design for touch
• 3D prototyping

General

• What is a designer? Who does what and do job titles matter?
• Accessibility: guidelines and standards