MNteractive.com » Garrick Van Buren

TwinCitiesCoWorking.org

Garrick Van Buren — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:01:27 +0000

Back in March, over at my main blog, I mentioned co-working has been re-ignited locally.

I’m pleased to announce momentum is building and all signs are very positive.

Including the recently launched:
TwinCitiesCoWorking.org site.

Congrats to all involved on getting closer to making this a reality locally.

MinneDemo May 7, 2009 Intermedia Arts

Garrick Van Buren — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:25:23 +0000

The best tech event in town is on the calendar again – May 7th.

Same place as the last couple installments: Intermedia Arts on Lyndale.

More info at the MinneDemo site as it develops.

Ignite Mpls #1, Apr 22, 2009, 5-9pm Solera

Garrick Van Buren — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:08 +0000

“20 slides….each slide displays onscreen for exactly 15 seconds….5 minutes per presenter.”

Solera, Minneapolis Wednesday April 22nd 5-9pm. (that’s like 20 presenters – wow!) Free.

http://www.ignitempls.org/
RSVP here.

Big thanks to Patrick Kuntz for igniting Minneapolis

Nina Hale’s SEMinar – Hotel Minneapolis – March 27, 2009, $185

Garrick Van Buren — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:13:51 +0000

Nina Hale’s holding a 1-day, search engine marketing seminar on March 27, 2007 at the Hotel Minneapolis.

Half Day – Morning seminar and lunch only – $155.00
Full Day – Morning Seminar with Afternoon Workshop – $185.00

MobileTwinCities First Meeting March 17, 7pm Loring Park Dunn Bros

Garrick Van Buren — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:48:25 +0000

If you’re interested in designing for mobile devices (iPhone, G1, Kindle, Blackberry, etc) Justin Grammens has started a local group – MobileTwinCities.com – focusing on that.

The first meeting is 7pm, Tuesday March 17 at the Loring Park Dunn Bros.

[JOB] Information Architect – Gage Marketing

Garrick Van Buren — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:46:07 +0000

Jay Morgan, over at Gage Marketing, is looking for an experienced information architect to add to his team. Stuff you’ll be doing:

“write scenarios, sketch mockups, spar w/ me and Bob Burns, prototype, test, play smart w/ technology, creative, pms” – Jay Morgan

Email jay_morgan at gage.com if this is you.

[UPA] March 12, 2009 6-8pm Open Book – Usability Testing with Mahtab Rezai

Garrick Van Buren — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:49:54 +0000

Mahtab Rezai, VP at EatonGolden will be talking about keeping usability relevant at the March 12 UPA-MN meeting (6-8pm at the OpenBook). $10 members, $30 non-members (Cash/Check only at the door).

IDSA Midwest Conference, April 3-5, 2009, Minneapolis Hyatt

Garrick Van Buren — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:57:44 +0000

Theme: Uncovering Multiple Levels of Meaning in the Design of Objects and Experiences

Full speaker list at IDSAmn.org

UPDATE: the IDSA is looking for sponsors starting at $600. Contact Kerstin Strom for more info.

MinneDemo: “You Can’t Not Be Here”

Garrick Van Buren — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:18:45 +0000

Yep, I said that, outloud and on mic. Here’s the video to prove it.

Update: here’s the original Minnov8 post – video by Gabe Chefitz of 612Authentic.

Darrel Austin Wins the First Twitter Challenge

Garrick Van Buren — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:29:51 +0000

Local enterepreneur Philip Hotchkiss has started Twitter Challenges and the winner of his first challenge:

“Best New Biz Concept in 1 Tweet” is MNteractive’s own Darrel Austin for his Google-backup idea.

“darrelaustin: @PhilipHotchkiss (re: idea) a paid service (minimal fee) that automatically backs up your entire Google Account (ie, your life) nightly.”

Congrats Darrel.

Darrel and Philip – both excellent ideas.