[dorkbotpdx-blabber] [Fwd: CHIFOO Workshop Sept 4 - Sketching Physical Devices with Matt Cottam]

[Thomas Lockney]

This looks to be on the expensive side and uses some "kit" that I'm not
familiar with, but it looks like it could possibly be of interest to
some of you. Of course, personally, I think some of the people in our
group could likely do better looking at how well Don's workshops have
been going.

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From: Communications at chifoo.org
To: tlockney at gmail.com
Subject: CHIFOO Workshop Sept 4 - Sketching Physical Devices with Matt
Cottam
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:08:56 -0400


Don't miss this CHIFOO Full Day Workshop Sept 4! 
Sketching Physical Devices offers a rare opportunity to get hands-on
with building blocks that make up interactive devices. Participants will
get to dive into Matt's collection of cool tools and do some
participatory design work of their own. This is not an experience you
will have anywhere else, so if you are curious about bulding smart
devices, this is your chance. 
Sketching Physical Devices 
Matt Cottam, Tellart 
Matt will introduce participants to Sketch Tools, a robust toolset that
allows relative technical novices to experiment, ideate, and prototype
with Phidgets RFID, sensors, Flash, networks, and more. Participants
will have an opportunity to work together to sketch, design, and build
prototypes using a variety of hardware and software kits. In addition,
Matt will demo some cutting-edge mobile sketching platforms, as well as
some past projects. 


Thursday, September 4
8:30 am to 4:30 pm 
Paramount Hotel 
808 SW Taylor
downtown Portland

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided. 
Parking can be tight downtown, be green — plan your trip on TriMet 

Registration: $325 general admission; $275 for CHIFOO members


Space is limited. Register today for this workshop. 
Find maps, rsvp or share this event with a friend at Upcoming.org 



 
Next CHIFOO Meeting - September 3
Design Thinking in the Field
Matt Cottam, Tellart
Many design methods strive to help designers better understand their
users'needs, such as ethnographic research and participatory design.
Matt Cottam has put these approaches to the ultimate test: while working
on a project for the healthcare industry, Matt trained to be a certified
paramedic, giving him a whole new perspective into the needs of doctors,
nurses, and other medical professionals. Matt will share his experiences
and how they allowed him to identify truly innovative design
opportunities.

SCHEDULE
5:00 pm CHIFOOd dinner at New Seasons Market, Cedar Hills Crossing (see
map)
6:30 pm Registration, networking, and announcements
7:00 pm Program and Q & A 

LOCATION
Meeting will be held in the Paris room in Building 38 of the Tektronix
Beaverton campus (see map)


COST
This program is FREE for CHIFOO members; non-member admission is $5.
Annual CHIFOO membership costs just $20 and offers benefits galore! 
Join CHIFOO now.

Find maps, rsvp or share this event with a friend at Upcoming.org 




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