I recently came across an article from someone I respect about why he doesn't like using the phone and prefers another method of communication which is email or social media. The comment section was blown up, and if you have the extra time you should read through them, but the main point that troubles me remains: When do you get to a point where you stop challenging yourself to be better? 

EVENT-How to present your design so the technical team can develop it right!

Date: January 15
Time: 6pm
Location: 200 W. Jackson, Floor 13
Cost: FREE

Overview

The best designers seem to consistently turn abstract ideas into brilliant products. However, most modern products must be built by software teams before they can begin their lives of brilliance.

So how do you ensure the integrity of your design after the development team gets its?

EVENT-Want to Learn Valuable Web/UX or Mobile Development Skills?

Date: December 5 
Time: 6pm
Location: Groupon, 600 W. Chicago Ave

Of course you do! A lot of us want to learn the latest technologies to steer our careers toward digital, or to add new skills to our web design or web development portfolio. Wouldn’t be great if we could build our own iPhone app, web application, and design all of them with world-class usability?

So, we launched an app at Techweek this year in conjunction with our event at @1871chicago.

The app is a social learning network built on learning technology - The Tin Can API (the next evolution in the SCORM standard), an enterprise friendly measurement platform for measurement of learning in an organization.

Tappestry. http://tappestryapp.com

A little about the app (now only out for iOS, but coming to Android and Web this month):

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