Monthly Archives: August 2003

Devil’s Dictionary Version 2.0

Posted on August 29, 2003 by Jim

For the web-technology-aware, a priceless site: The Devil’s Dictionary Version 2.0 an example… information architecture, noun A vital component in the development of Web sites, used to round the budget up to the next hundred thousand dollars.

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Updated ‘About Jim’ Section

Posted on August 22, 2003 by Jim

I made extensive updates to the About Jim section of the site because I had the opportunity to write up a brief (?) bio for another effort I’m involved in.  Enjoy!

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Old About Jim

Posted on August 22, 2003 by Jim

Contact me at Jim@JarrettInteractionDesign.com.  I’m Jim Jarrett, an Interaction Architect in Cleveland, Ohio. I’ve been dabbling with weblogs for a few years now. If you’d like to know a bit about me, I’ve written a couple of articles where I … Continue reading →

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What is an Interaction Architect?

Posted on August 21, 2003 by Jim

(originally posted on the InteractionArchitects Yahoo! group) My articulation of an Interaction Architect (if that’s the term we end up choosing) is: An architect focusing on the design elements of a system’s presentation architecture. The following paragraphs detail how I … Continue reading →

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Resume

Posted on August 16, 2003 by Jim

I have a number of resume each similar but with different position objectives. I’ll be posting them as I polish them. The first one is ready. Software Development Manager Interaction Architect Lead Designer Requirements Analyst Design Consultant

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Resume: Software Development Manager

Posted on August 16, 2003 by Jim

James H. JarrettJim@JarrettInteractionDesign.comwww.JarrettInteractionDesign.com     OBJECTIVESoftware development manager for innovative and complex interactive products and systems. SUMMARYExperienced team lead, interaction designer, and software developer.  Innovative and productive contributor to the definition, design, development, and delivery of complex technical systems and products that delight … Continue reading →

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Please Help Sgwentus in South Africa

Posted on August 13, 2003 by Jim

Our friends, the Sgwentus , in South Africa are in financial trouble and I am asking for your help. Nonswakazi and Boy have pulled themselves into the newly emerging black middle-class in South Africa through heart-wrenchingly difficult work and investment.  … Continue reading →

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Interaction Architect: I Do, Therefore I Am

Posted on August 11, 2003 by Jim

Bruce Tognazzini has a powerful call to arms for those of us who define, direct, design, and build interactive systems.  Let’s choose a name that clearly defines the work we do and its importance in systems development – and is … Continue reading →

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Usefulness of Usability Studies

Posted on August 6, 2003 by Jim

User Interface Engineering posted a great, short interview with Rolf Molich who has conducted a series of studies on the effectiveness of usability techniques (CUE-1 through CUE-4). My favorite paragraph from the interview, which I wholeheartedly agree with: Usability tests … Continue reading →

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