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WebVisions explores the future of the Web with an all-star lineup of visionary speakers that includes keynotes from Jeffrey Veen of Google and Lynne Johnson of FastCompany.com, as well as sessions by Rashmi Sinha (Slideshare.net), Matt Haughey (MetaFilter), Christina Wodtke (Boxes and Arrows), Tjeerd Hoek (frog design), Bill DeRouchey (Ziba Design), Kimberly Blessing (Paypal) and many others.

Half day workshops feature acclaimed designer Roger Black (”Type Class”), Aaron Gustafson (”Progressive Enhancement with Javascript and CSS”), Erica O’Grady (”The Art and Science of Conversation in Social Media”), Tyler Sticka (”The Control Freak’s Guide to Web Design”), David McFarland (”Javascript for Designers”) and more.

Conference Pass: $180 Early Bird* / $250 Standard
*if purchased by March 31st

Workshops: $375 Early Bird* / $450 Standard
*if purchased by March 31st

Group rates, association discounts and student discounts are also available; call Brad Smith at 503-230-2058 or email brad@webvisionsevent.com for more information.

Register at http://www.webvisionsevent.com/register/

Yep, it’s that time of year again. WebVisions is coming to the Oregon Convention Center from May 22-23 and some of the biggest visionaries in Web design, technology, user experience and business strategy will be in town to explore the future of the Web. This year’s event features typography and design king Roger Black, Slideshare.net’s Rashmi Sinha, innovation guru Scott Berkun and many, many more. Go ahead, get your ticket before the train leaves the station.

….of their own book, that is. Me Media Kids is a new Portland-based publishing that lets you create personalized books that feature your child, grandchild, niece or nephew. The company’s first title is “The Art Museum” and it features artwork by Lisa Golightly and story by Henry Alexander. Stay tuned for new and exciting updates on this cool new biz.

Six months in the making and employing a cast of thousands (or at least 12), the brand spankin’ new Metro website is now online. The site features lovely design work by Eli Castillo, fun illustrations by Eben Dickinson, beautiful photography by Kent Derek and some gonzo programming by Twayn Williams and the Metro team. And not only is the site easy on the eyes, it’s useful! Other government sites may be pretty jealous…

Join the rockstars of design, user experience and business strategy at WebVisions 2007 to get a glimpse into the future, along with practical information that you can apply to your Web business, company and career. Keynote speakers include Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine of Ask a Ninja and David Pescovitz, co-founder of BoingBoing.net and editor-at-large of MAKE: Magazine.

Eccles Theatre - 9:00am
Our festival experience was kicked off with Chicago 10, a film that mixes animation, music and archival footage from the Yippie Movement and the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Directed by Brett Morgan - who made the quirky and stylistic The Kid Stays in the Picture, the film is an enjoyable romp through an absurd episode of American history. » more

I may be biased, but WebVisions 2006 is one heckova conference. It features the rock stars of Web design, technology, convergence and strategy and it’s a fab place to shmooze with some cool people. Folks such as Jared Spool, Kelly Goto, Hillman Curtis, Luke Williams of frog design and many, many more. Hot Pepper Studios has been producing the event for six years (with lots of help from Nick Finck of Blue Flavor, Kit Seeborg, Eli Castillo, Twayn Williams, Ross Olson, Janice Bradford, Kirsten Blair, Tamara Greenleaf and Susan Prior) and it just keeps getting better. But don’t take my word…find out for yourself.

After a not-too-late night out at the frog design and Blue Flavor parties, which were absolutely packed and lots of fun, the morning began with “Sink or Swim: The Five Most Important Startup Decisions.” News | Permalink | Comments (0)