Last week I attended Jared Spool’s talk for the BayCHI Interaction Design BOF Event at Yahoo!, Magic and Mental Models. Man, the colors there at Yahoo, I was nauseous after 5 minutes, I can only imagine the feeling if you’re working there.
But my merry band and I persevered and made it to Classroom 5 (we’re still in school, kiddies!).
Mr. Spool is a sleeper. And no, I don’t mean he puts you to sleep. He gives the appearance of someone who will be reticent and muttering, but is anything but. He’s animated and entertaining (though if he’s thinking of a second career in magic, I would have to caste a vote of caution on that count). (more…)
