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This document discusses creating an accessible and inclusive mobile experience. It begins by noting that while some devices like the iPhone are popular, they only represent a small portion of the overall mobile device market and user population. It then examines the need to make the mobile web accessible to all users, not just those with certain devices, and provides examples of how usage and capabilities vary greatly across the global mobile landscape. The document advocates for an adaptive approach that considers this diversity and creates an experience optimized for all types of mobile browsers and networks.

A variation of my talk on mobile strategy given to Clark College to encourage students to pursue mobile and to encourage the college to adopt mobile curriculum.

Slides from my part 2 class of Designing for multiple devices run at General Assembly in London on the 18th of March 2013. ABSTRACT In Fundamentals for Designing for Multiple Devices, we covered the basics of responsive design and mobile apps (for both Android & iOS). We also looked at how user expectations have shifted behaviour, how consumption patterns have changed and what that has meant for designing products that will be used on multiple devices. This follow-on session will take outset in the guiding principles covered in the previous class and take a closer look at: - common challenges faced when designing for multiple devices and how to address them - content strategy and hierarchy across devices - navigation patterns for responsive design - app structures and navigation patterns - how to test both responsive sites and apps

The document discusses device agnostic design, which aims to create content that can be accessed and displayed well on any device. It emphasizes building with reusable modular components rather than bespoke designs for each device. The key aspects are understanding content stacking strategies across screens, using content-based rather than device-based breakpoints, and designing interactive elements that work for both touch and non-touch interfaces. The goal is to provide users with a continuous experience regardless of the device they use.

The document discusses responsive web design and some of the challenges it faces. It recommends adopting a mobile first approach where the mobile styles are defined first before desktop styles, allowing for a progressive enhancement. It also emphasizes the importance of performance and ensuring responsive designs are not just focused on layout but also on optimizing for speed. Key techniques discussed include building mobile first, reordering media queries, keeping basic styles outside queries, and scoping images within media queries to avoid unnecessary downloads.

Slides from my 1 hour live streaming class on March 14th at GA in New York ABSTRACT The rise in mobiles and tablets have changed the way we consume and interact with content, but also the way we design and what we base our design approach on. This class will teach you about the shift in user expectations, behaviour- and consumption patterns and what that means for designing products that will be used on multiple devices. Coming out of it you'll be equipped with guiding principles and tools to tackle the multiple device jungle.

This is the presentation I will use to discuss issues at the NESC 2009 Forum in Canberra. My aim was to use as many images as possible to illustrate ideas. I tried to reduce my use of words and included all the references I drew upon, particularly in regard to Flickr Creative Commons images.

This document discusses improving mobile user experiences. It notes that mobile is the primary way people access the internet in some countries. Constraints on mobile like form factor and battery life must be considered. Simple interfaces work best for mobile. Native apps have advantages over mobile web, but the line is blurring. Windows Mobile was replaced by Windows Phone 7 which improved the user experience. The document emphasizes understanding user behaviors and focusing on usability.

Recaps a presentation given to the Portland Web Innovators forum on the upcoming growth in the Mobile industry and in particular the mobile web.

This document provides an overview of a presentation on native mobile apps versus mobile web apps. It includes slides on why developers were fighting over the two approaches, Apple's announcement allowing third-party apps on the iPhone, and the surprise success of the iPhone App Store. It also discusses factors that contributed to the App Store's success like its openness, revenue split, and fewer restrictions compared to mobile carriers. The document debates questions around whether apps create platform lock-in, if app stores are essential to a platform's success, and challenges of developing for multiple mobile platforms. It suggests that HTML5 and WebKit may become the dominant mobile platform.

The document appears to be a collection of links and quotes shared by a UX designer. It includes links to articles about UX design, mobile interfaces, gestures, and technology. Quotes discuss making users feel rewarded through "power" gestures and how technology should get out of the way. The collection seems aimed at sharing references and insights relevant to the designer's work.

More people are using mobile platforms to access information - can your business afford to be left behind in an age of rapid digital transformation? When once it was acceptable to be in the late majority when it came to adjusting your business to technological advancements, nowadays you have to lead the pack in order to be a viable business.

Monkeytalk Fall 2014 We leven in een zeer boeiend tijdperk. Zonder dat we het misschien zelf beseffen, zijn we allemaal onderdeel van een enorme verandering in hoe we leven en omgaan met elkaar en onze omgeving. Met enkele handige voorbeelden gaan we eventjes mee in de wereld van Wim die vooral gekenmerkt wordt door het constant in vraag stellen van vanzelfsprekendheden.

The document discusses personal electronic devices in libraries. It begins by introducing the topic and noting the problems libraries are trying to solve regarding gadgets. It then provides details on the rise of iOS and Android devices and discusses how libraries can manage these operating systems. It concludes by covering legal issues like digital rights management and licensing terms for content on devices like Kindles.

Slides from my class on May 28 2012 at General Assembly London on designing for multiple devices. ABSTRACT The rise in mobiles and tablets have changed the way we consume and interact with content, but also the way we design and what we base our design approach on. This class will teach you about the shift in user expectations, behaviour- and consumption patterns and what that means for designing products that will be used on multiple devices. Coming out of it you'll be equipped with guiding principles and tools to tackle the multiple device jungle.

В рамках учебного курса «Средства визуального программирования приложений» (ИПКиПК) мы познакомились с Qt - кросс-платформенным инструментарием разработки ПО на языке программирования C++. Этап написания курсовой работы состоял из двух частей. В первой части, на занятиях по управлению базами данных мы разработали структуру базы данных MySQL и различные запросы, согласно своему варианту курсовой работы. Во второй части, мы разработали клиентскую часть приложения на Qt с использованием среды разработки Qt Creator и средой разработки графического интерфейса Qt Designer. http://la.by/blog/razrabotka-klientskoy-chasti-prilozheniya-informacionnoy-sistemy-torgovoy-organizacii-s

It is indeed possible to travel to North Korea as a tourist, but one should not expect to see the real face of the country.

We have learned about 'Iron' in detail in the previous presentation: 'Materials Part I'. In part II, we will study about other metals like Copper, Aluminum, their advantages etc. We will also learn about other materials like wood, cement, their advantages, disadvantages and uses etc.

Whether you are a 2-person startup or a big company with lots of customers, pulling customers into your innovation cycle is one of the most important things to do. But when is the right time? Should you show an idea on the back of a cocktail napkin? Or should you wait for something near finished so customers have a close-to-true experience? This presentation was given by Brian Gladstein from GYK Antler, at an Alpha Loft Lunch & Learn in November 2014. It's purpose is to help you understand when you should be engaging your target customers and showing off that prototype, and how to turn those meetings into valuable sessions that deliver insights and build relationships, without breaking the bank from a development and production perspective.

The document describes an SMS (Smart Simulator) system that provides simulated firearms training for military and security forces using a laser, camera, projector, and software. The SMS system allows up to 4 trainees to conduct motion, technical, tactical, and video drills on a projected firing range from 1-20 meters without live ammunition for training purposes under friendly control and monitoring of operations and data.

A short introduction to my research on the characteristics of different team work environments and how these contribute to creative behaviours and employee engagement.

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The document discusses two-part verbs in Spanish. It explains that two-part verbs are formed by a verb and a preposition. These verbs are classified as inseparable or separable. Inseparable verbs must always be used together as one phrase, while separable verbs can have nouns or pronouns between the two parts. Examples of common two-part verbs are provided, as well as how they are used in requests with modal verbs like "can", "could" and "may". The difference between using the infinitive and gerund form to express purposes is also covered.

This is an Marathi PPT on gears and Pulleys as a simple machine

Most of us think of jellyfish just as an annoying summertime phenomena, but those "Medusozoa" are beautiful.

In just 3 years and with an invention of 30,000$ this Bosnian automotive enthusiast has built himself his own privet Formula One car.

Presentación en Inglés del "dia de la madre" (Mother's Day). Realizada por los alumnos de 6to Semestre grupo "A" de la UPN 151 subsede Tejupilco, para las asignatruas de Inglés y Habilidades Digitales.

Those companies and people have no shame - All they promote are terrible lies!

- The prevalence of infectious diseases has declined due to medical innovations and public health standards, while preventable disorders like heart disease and cancer have increased. Nearly half of Canadian deaths are caused by modifiable health behaviors like smoking, poor diet, and inactivity. - Health behaviors are behaviors that enhance or maintain health, like established habits formed in childhood around ages 11-12. Healthy behaviors reduce lifestyle-related illness and death while improving quality of life. - Many factors influence health behaviors, including demographics, socioeconomics, personal values, social influences, health goals, perceived symptoms, and access to healthcare. Targeting behaviors in adolescence can have lasting effects as those habits often determine future health outcomes.

Farm tanks are constructed to harvest rainwater in rural areas. The construction involves digging an area and lining it with a polythene sheet called agrifilm to create a water collection area. The site should be appropriately sized and located to collect rainwater and runoff but avoid areas that are too stony or salty. The embankment around the tank should be high enough to allow access and the depth of the tank should be between 3 to 5 meters to reduce pressure on the bottom. Agrifilm is anchored around the sides and trenches are dug to hold it in place and prevent weeds from growing to effectively collect and store water for small farm needs in a cost effective manner.

Presentation slides from WordCamp Toronto 2014 talk. This talk is about creating a multilingual WordPress site using WordPress multisite. The talk will cover: the basics of setting up multisite, some plugins to make it easier to create a multilingual site, pros & cons of using multisite for multilingual sites, and some tips and tricks to help with your sites.

The document lists equipment used for a film project, including a camcorder for capturing video, a tripod for stabilizing the camera, SD memory cards for storing footage, email and word processing software for communication and writing, blogging software to display work online, video editing software to assemble footage, social media to promote the film, USB drives for backing up files, and a laptop for running software and storing files.

The document discusses how the internet and mobile technology have become integrated into everyday life. Key points include: - The internet is no longer an activity confined to desktop computers, but something that people access constantly through mobile devices. - There are now over 5 billion mobile subscribers globally, and mobile phones are becoming as powerful as computers were a few years ago. - People use their mobile devices to engage in many activities like chatting, scheduling, shopping, and following up on things looked up on other devices. - Mobile internet usage is shifting from just short activities to complementing and facilitating longer tasks like research, transactions, and important decisions.

Mobile internet access is becoming ubiquitous, with over 1.3 billion people now using their mobile devices to access the internet. Context for how the internet is accessed has changed dramatically, with people now commonly using their phones, tablets, and other devices to engage in many online activities both brief and extended. This has disrupted traditional models of web design which focused on desktop access with predictable contexts. A new approach is needed to create engaging mobile content in this environment of tremendous diversity and unpredictability.

The document discusses how the internet and mobile technology have become integrated into everyday life. Key points include: - The internet is no longer an activity confined to desktop computers, but something that people access constantly through mobile devices. - There are now over 5 billion mobile subscribers globally, and mobile phones are becoming as powerful as computers were a few years ago. - People use their mobile devices to engage in many activities like chatting, scheduling, shopping, and following up on things looked up on other devices. - Mobile internet usage is shifting from just short activities to complementing and facilitating longer tasks like research, transactions, and important decisions.

The document discusses how responsive design begins on the server by adapting to different devices. It notes that as more devices have become capable of accessing the web, including lower-cost smartphones and basic phones, the definition of what constitutes a "smartphone" has expanded. It argues that while there is diversity in mobile devices, many lower-end devices still provide web access and basic smartphone functionality at an affordable price for many users.

The document discusses how technology is increasingly woven into everyday life and the physical world. It describes several new technologies like smart connected objects, self-driving cars that collect data, smart forks that track eating habits and communicate with apps. It argues that the web needs to embrace these new technologies and find ways to connect physical systems to provide more seamless experiences, rather than trying to compete with native apps. The future may involve the web enabling discovery of physical objects and powering connections between various systems and technologies.

The document discusses the diversity of mobile devices globally and how this diversity is likely to persist. It notes that while some designers may choose to only design for the newest, most powerful platforms, an inclusive approach is needed to provide accessibility while still ensuring a great user experience across a wide range of contexts, inputs, and users. Context, attention, and usability have changed as mobile devices have become more capable and integrated into more aspects of our lives.

Slides from my Device Agnostic Design talk at UCD London http://2014.ucduk.org/session/device-agnostic-design-how-to-get-your-content-to-go-anywhere/ ABSTRACT: There was a time when we did glossy page designs and when those designs were pretty much what we saw in our desktop browsers. With the introduction and rise of smartphones, tablets, phablets there isn’t one view of our designs anymore. Instead, what we create needs to be able to adapt in a way that is suitable for the device as well as where and how it’s being used. With responsive design we’ve learnt the basics of how to adapt content, interactions and layouts so that it works across devices. But with further developments in technology and screens, our content is going to go anywhere. As a result we need to move away from designing for specific devices to solutions that are device agnostic. For us as UX designers this means means letting content rather than devices guide layouts, and also increasingly moving away from designing and wireframing pages to focusing on the modules that those views are made up of. But there are other aspects to consider in device agnostic design. In this talk I walk through why device agnostic design matters, what it means and how we go about it.

An overview of the current state of Mobile UX, presented to attendees of Flash Camp Manchester by Jerome and Antony from Ribot

The document discusses designing experiences for multiple devices. It notes that users now own and switch between multiple devices throughout the day, from phones to tablets to wearables. As such, designers must consider how to provide equal, continuous experiences across different platforms and prioritize building modular content that can be adapted for any device or input method. Navigation and usability must work seamlessly regardless of screen size or input type.

The document discusses designing experiences for multiple devices. It notes that users now own and switch between multiple devices throughout the day, from phones to tablets to wearables. As such, designers must consider how to provide equal, continuous experiences across different platforms and prioritize building modular content that can be adapted for any device or input method. Navigation and usability must work seamlessly regardless of device.

This document discusses creating an accessible and inclusive mobile experience. It begins by noting that while some devices like the iPhone are popular, they only represent a small portion of the overall mobile device market and user population. It then examines the need to make the mobile web accessible to all users, not just those with certain devices, and provides examples of how usage and capabilities vary greatly across the global mobile landscape. The document advocates for an adaptive approach that considers all mobile contexts rather than targeting specific devices or browsers.

1. The document discusses how communicators are utilizing the mobile web to connect with audiences on the go through their cell phones. 2. It explains that the mobile web is a new way of communicating that focuses on context and immediacy over just content. 3. Examples are given of political campaigns and politicians using the mobile web to share information with and stream live to their constituents.

The document discusses designing experiences for multiple devices. It notes that people use different devices throughout the day, switching between them, so experiences need to be consistent across platforms. It also highlights that mobile experiences now drive a large portion of online activity and commerce. Designing for the capabilities of each device, rather than just focusing on mobile, is important to provide the best user experience on all platforms. Human: Thank you, that is a concise 3 sentence summary that captures the key points of the document.