The document discusses the kick-off meeting for IxDA-Paris, an organization that aims to improve the human condition through advancing interaction design. IxDA was founded in 2003 and now has over 15,000 members in over 100 local groups globally. The objectives for 2011 are outlined, including advancing interaction design practically through workshops, legally by examining the role of type designers versus software engineers, and theoretically through conferences and publications. Upcoming 2011 events are also listed.

1. 10.20.10 Kick-off meeting
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2. Mission
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3. Photo © Joe Sokohl (flickr)
We believe that the human condition is
increasingly challenged by poor
experiences.
IxDA intends to improve the human
condition by advancing the discipline of
Interaction Design.
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4. Founded 2003
Incorporated as a non-profit in 2005
15,000+ members / 100+ local groups:
- North America 40+
- Europe 40+
- Asia-Pacific / SC. America 30+
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5. Definition
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6. Interaction Design (IxD) defines the structure and
behavior of interactive systems.
Interaction Designers strive to create meaningful
relationships between people and the products and
services that they use, from computers to mobile
devices to appliances and beyond [...]
Photo © Joe Sokohl (flickr)
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7. 2011 Objectives
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8. Photo © IxDA - MJ Broadbent (flickr)
Advance IxD
- practically (Workshops, Amirys’ IxDesigner Job Description Challenge)
- legally (type designer vs. software engineering company)
- theoretically (conferences, books and references)
2011 events
- feb.: Interaction ’11, Boulder, CO.
- june: Futur en Seine
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9. Photo © IXDA Berlin / Hugger Industries (flickr)
http://www.ixda.org/
http://www.ixda.org/local/ixda-paris-fr
http://www.ixda-paris.org
audrey@ixda-paris.org, drausio@ixda-paris.org,
lalao@ixda-paris.org
twitter: @IxDA_Paris
facebook: IxDA Paris (Group)
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10. Thank you / Merci!
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