by HenryM on October 29, 2012
Who: Sara Cannon
When: Friday, November 2nd, 11:30-1pm (networking 11:30-noon)
Where: Innovation Depot, Training Room, 1500 1st. Ave. N
RSVP: Free to attend
Devices that consume the web are being created at a never-before heard of rate. They’re getting smaller, lighter, faster, sharper, and sexier. The density of screens are even beginning to compete with print and its only up from here! How do we implement methods for these devises and are also forward-thinking?
This talk is about how to implement HiDPI graphics while tailoring the best possible ratio of “speed vs awesome”, and other techniques for fast and stunning visual experiences.”
Speaker Bio:
Sara Cannon has a passion for art, design, and typography. She is Partner and Creative Director for Range – A design and development shop specializing in WordPress. Based out of Birmingham, AL, Sara is a WordPress core contributor working with the UI group, co-organizes WordCamp Birmingham, loves open source, her dogs, and a good beer. You can find her tee-heeing on twitter @saracannon or writing on her blog sara-cannon.com. “Life is short, art is long, typography is everything, code is poetry.”
by HenryM on April 23, 2012
Who: Glen Gordon
When: Wednesday, May 2nd, 11:30-1pm (networking 11:30-noon)
Where: Innovation Depot, Training Room, 1500 1st. Ave. N
RSVP: Free to attend
Why would a web enthusiast care about the future of Microsoft Windows?
Because the new programming model for building compelling, connected, native apps that harness the full power of the PC will allow HTML5 and JavaScript developers to use what they already know. And because the new marketplace for distributing these applications gives you a potential paying customer base of more than a billion people.
In this talk, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to the next version of Windows, and see how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. We’ll cover how to build and design Metro-styled applications using HTML5 and JavaScript, and connect you with tons of resources so you can capitalize on this new opportunity that brings your web skills to the next level.
Glen Gordon is a Developer Evangelist with Microsoft based in Atlanta. Glen brings free training, resources and other benefits to developer communities in the southeast. You can keep up with Glen via his blog at http://glengordon.name/ or on twitter @glengordon
by Jeff K on February 23, 2012
QR Codes: What are they good for?
Open discussion on using 2D bars codes
Two dimensional bar codes have popped-up like mushrooms after a summer rain. They were created to track parts inventory and now are seen on every form of print media from wine bottles to signs. But how affective are they as an advertising medium? Do they actually lead to increase sales or brand awareness or, are they merely a trendy gimmick without any real utility? Just because they are more common now, doesn’t mean they are used well. Jeff Keeton will moderate a participation-lead discussion on the practical use of 2D bar codes as well as comparing QR codes, Microsoft Tag, and Google Goggles.
We invite anyone who has experience using QR codes before, as well as anyone wishing to learn more about their effective use. Please bring examples of QR codes being used to share and discuss with the group. The goal of the discussion is to come up with some creative and effective strategies for using them.
Who: Jeff Keeton
When: Thursday, March 1st, 11:30-1pm (networking 11:30-noon)
Where: Innovation Depot, Training Room, 1500 1st. Ave. N
RSVP: Free to attend
Join an open discussion on using 2D bars codes
Two dimensional bar codes have popped-up like mushrooms after a summer rain. They were created to track parts inventory and now are seen on every form of print media from wine bottles to signs. But how affective are they as an advertising medium? Do they actually lead to increase sales or brand awareness or, are they merely a trendy gimmick without any real utility? Just because they are more common now, doesn’t mean they are used well. Jeff Keeton will moderate a participation-lead discussion on the practical use of 2D bar codes as well as comparing QR codes, Microsoft Tag, and Google Goggles.
We invite anyone who has experience using QR codes before, as well as anyone wishing to learn more about their effective use. Please bring examples of QR codes being used to share and discuss with the group. The goal of the discussion is to come up with some creative and effective strategies for using them.
