I must say I had a lot of fun giving my first Ignite session (20 slides in 5 minutes) at the WPP Stream 10 conference in Athens, Greece. I first came up with this topic while doing research into learning and gestures, as well as observations of my own son on a NUI interface (Research Review | The Natural User Interface | Gestures, Forgivability, Learnability, http://posterous.nullintovoid.com/research-review-the-natural-user-interface-ge). I was asked afterwards if I had coined 'forgivability' and 'learnability' and at this moment, with some minor research, it looks like I may have.

The overall idea here, arguably, is that interfaces / interactions, both digital and analog, that encourage forgiviness are more accessible for exploration and learning.

While I start with a focus on the iPad as a reference point for those in the audience I do move out and explore products and product design as well as human relationships.

Please keep in mind that this is the beginning of a thought, that over time I hope to flesh out thoroughly as it appears to have a lot of potential and possibility.

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DK_forgivability_friedlander_v1_4.pdf (22.76 MB)

In summary:

interactions that are forgivable make the experience more accessible, easier to learn, and encourage discovery and growth.

This by no means is a call for universal design but rather smarter design (hence my example of training wheels vs. tyke bikes that focus on balance).

Inspired by Tim O'Reilly's involvement at Stream, we adopted their infamous speed-presenting phenomenon for the first time last year. This year we will run an Ignite session on the afternoon of the first day – exact timings to follow.

Will be looking at interfaces, function, and relationships beyond technology that touch on learnability and forgivability; love the format, 20 slides in 5 minutes!

http://stream.wpp.com/2010/ignite.jsf

Time Magazine has called 2010 the year of the 80s remake. Clash of the Titans, Karate Kid, Wall Street, the A-Team and Tron all had their revenge on moviegoers this season. But, while the characters remain the same, a lot has changed in how we consume media since those franchises first appeared. Cameron Friedlander, VP of Creative Technology at Designkitchen, will host a discussion on how consumers, agencies, and technologies are impacting and being impacted by these changes.

http://stream.wpp.com/2010/08/18/1282124721911.html

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