Some of the best examples of user experience are those that have elements of playfulness. What is meant by playful? How can user experience designers introduce the concept of play in their solutions?

This talk will look at examples from Apple, Yahoo!, Digg and more to examine what makes an interface playful and how that leads to a successful experience for users.

Speaker: Kevin Kearney, Experience Director, Avenue A | Razorfish
Kevin Kearney has over 7 years of experience in internet strategy and user-centered design. He has developed a wide range of successful interface solutions including rich media experiences, transactional and e-commerce sites, as well as web applications and kiosks.

Working with a wide variety of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, Kevin’s clients have included Ford Motor Company, Ann Taylor, Charles Schwab, Condé Nast, XM Radio, The New York Times and CNN. He is also a frequent speaker who has presented to a number of professional organizations in the user experience field.

Where: Avenue A | Razorfish offices, 1440 Broadway (between 40th & 41st and 7th & 8th), 19th Floor, New York, NY (View a Map of the Location)

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When: September 25, 2007
Registration: 6:00pm to 6:30pm (refreshments served)
Presentation: 6:30pm to 8:00pm (includes Q&A)
Networking: 8:00pm to 8:30pm
Dinner: 8:30pm to whenever

Please arrive no later than 6:15 to allow time to get through security.

Please note that dinner is an optional, post-event social activity and is not included in the event fee. It will be the responsibility of each individual who chooses to attend the dinner to pay for their own food, drink and any other expenses that may be associated with the dinner.

Cost: See ticket prices at top of page (Pre-payment online required.)

Refundable until noon, Thursday, September 27, 2007 (2nd day after event) by sending a request to RSVP@nycupa.org .

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