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

[Mr.T]

for $325, there better be some damn good hardware involved.

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On Fri, 29 Aug 2008, Thomas Lockney wrote:

> 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
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> Don't miss this CHIFOO Full Day Workshop Sept 4!=20
> 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.=20
> Sketching Physical Devices=20
> Matt Cottam, Tellart=20
> 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.=20
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> Thursday, September 4
> 8:30 am to 4:30 pm=20
> Paramount Hotel=20
> 808 SW Taylor
> downtown Portland
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> Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided.=20
> Parking can be tight downtown, be green =E2=80=94 plan your trip on TriMe=
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> Registration: $325 general admission; $275 for CHIFOO members
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> Space is limited. Register today for this workshop.=20
> Find maps, rsvp or share this event with a friend at Upcoming.org=20
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> 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.
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> 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=20
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> LOCATION
> Meeting will be held in the Paris room in Building 38 of the Tektronix
> Beaverton campus (see map)
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> COST
> This program is FREE for CHIFOO members; non-member admission is $5.
> Annual CHIFOO membership costs just $20 and offers benefits galore!=20
> Join CHIFOO now.
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> Find maps, rsvp or share this event with a friend at Upcoming.org=20
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