User Interface 14 Conference
Boston, MA — November 1-3, 2009
Now in its fourteenth year, the UI14 Conference examines the biggest issues in the world of web design, information architecture, and usability.
Full Day Seminars
November 1, 2009
Information Architecture Essentials: Best Practices for Organizing Your Site's Content
Donna Spencer, Maadmob
Get a solid grounding in information architecture that will enable you to create designs that help users find what they want.
Bulletproof Ajax: Designing Interactive and Usable Ajax Solutions
Jeremy Keith, Clearleft
Learn how to add Ajax interactivity to your web pages incorporating the fundamental concepts of the web and improving usability.
Subject to Change: Product Strategy and Planning Tools for Great User Experiences
Peter Merholz and Andrew Crow, Adaptive Path
Learn the latest design methods that will ensure success in your project work.
Visual Design for the Web: Communicating with Customers
Luke Wroblewski, Yahoo! & LukeW Interface Designs
Get practical insights and strategies for boosting your site's visual appeal and delighting your users.
November 3 , 2009
Usability Testing Techniques: Collecting User Data on a Shoestring
Dana Chisnell, UsabilityWorks
Uncover quick and inexpensive methods to plan, design, and conduct effective usability tests.
The Myths of Innovation: How to Lead Breakthrough Projects
Scott Berkun, scottberkun.com
Gain the essential skills and core concepts needed to lead innovative projects within your organization.
The Essentials of Interaction Design - SOLD OUT
Kim Goodwin, Cooper
Apply interaction design principles, scenarios, and patterns to create designs that elate your users.
Bringing User-Centered Design Practices Into Agile Development Projects
Jeff Patton, AgileProductDesign.com
Utilize Agile Development processes to implement a shorter development lifecycle, improve quality, and reduce feature creep.
Read the Conference Program Description.
Featured Talks
On Monday, you'll choose four 90 minute sessions given by the full-day seminar presenters plus Jared M. Spool's keynote presentation
Monday, November 2
8:30am - 5:30pm
Featured Presentations give you a chance to hear the wisdom and current thinking of our expert full-day seminar presenters. Each presenter will give a 90-minute presentation on a topic that reflects today's biggest challenges. Our attendees tell us they love the chance to hear these experts give their latest insights. Each time slot offers two different presenters (no need to sign up for these sessions in advance). After lunch, we invite everyone to attend Jared's keynote presentation where you'll be entertained and learn about emerging trends and common pitfalls. At the end of the day, be sure to join us for the UI14 networking reception.
Expert Speakers
Our world renowned UI14 speakers are the premier experts in the world of design.
- Scott Berkun, scottberkun.com
- Dana Chisnell, UsabilityWorks
- Leah Buley, Adaptive Path
- Dan Rubin, danielrubin.org
- Todd Zaki Warfel, Messagefirst
- Donna (Maurer) Spencer, Maadmob
- Jared M. Spool, User Interface Engineering
- Ginny Redish, Redish & Associates
- Gerry McGovern, Customer Carewords
Read all of the Speaker Biographies.