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'Internet addiction' linked to Depression
Source: BBC, 9 February 2010
There is a strong link between heavy internet use and depression, UK psychologists have said.
Could *You* be more Usable?
Source: UN, 8 February 2010
Bet you could.
Stowe Boyd on 'Steampunk' thinking about the Future of Computing
Source: Stowe Boyd's blog via Experientia, 6 February 2010
Are established metaphors of user experience holding us back from new ways of structuring our interaction through computers?
Nokia's User Experience Programme
Source: UN, 5 February 2010
Nokia has put together a rich and informative website covering the key elements of user experience.
Interfaces magazine: latest issue available now
Source: HCI News Service, 4 February 2010
The latest issue of Interfaces is now available in pdf format, free from the Interaction Website.

Jobs

Contract UEA vacancies - London
Deadline: 10 February 2010
 
LBi London requires contract UEAs. 4 week contract off site. Start 15 February.

Lead User Experience (UX) / IA Designer - London
Deadline: 11 February 2010
 
Innovative and ambitious firm is looking to hire a natural born UX lead.

Senior Information Architect / Usability Consultant - Philadelphia, USA
Deadline: 11 February 2010
 
One of Philadelphia's premier usability and interaction design outfits is looking for a talented and proven senior information architect.


Events

Training: The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design
Date: 16 February 2010 to 18 February 2010
 
Our comprehensive, three-day course is structured to provide you with the framework, tools and templates for improved design efficiency.

Eye Tracking Practical Workshop: A one-day tutorial at City University London's Interaction Lab
Date: 17 February 2010
 
Would you like to add more value to your usability testing? Learn how you can introduce eye tracking to usability tests and get a deeper understanding of the user experience.

Writing for the Web Training - London
Date: 22 February 2010
 
One day hands-on classroom-based writing for the web training course. Learn to write and maintain effective online content for your website.


Paper Calls

First CfP: HCI 2010 - Play is a Serious Business, Abertay, Dundee, UK
Deadline: 19 March 2010
 
Your first New Year’s Resolution: you have 78 days in 2010 to get a paper ready for the British HCI Conference. In the meantime, have a seriously playful festive season!

CfP: IWIPS 2010
Deadline: 15 February 2010
 
The IWIPS 2010 committee is seeking submissions on the topics of localization and globalization, with an emphasis on this year's theme: Growing Global Design Communities.

CfP: Special Issue of Behaviour and Information Technology
Deadline: 28 February 2010
 
SI of BIT “Services and Human-Computer Interaction: New Opportunities” Guest edited by Peter Wild, (University of Cambridge), Geke van Dijk, (STBY London/Amsterdam), and Neil Maiden (City University London).

 
 

 

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