UX Flicks Mix

UX Movie Night, from the back of the room

The UX movie night was a blast. We had popcorn, peanuts, and soft drinks, just like at a real movie theatre (thanks Wanda and Communitech!). The movies were all found online and provided laughs, insights, and even nostalgia. This lists below are almost certainly out of order, but provide a record of our evening of enlightenment.

Here are the videos that we watched:

• Paul Bennett: Design is in the details
• James Howard Kunstler: The tragedy of suburbia
• Blaise Aguera y Arcas: Jaw-dropping Photosynth demo
• Medieval helpdesk with English subtitles
• The Machine is Us/ing Us (Final Version)
• Information R/evolution
• Pattie Maes & Pranav Mistry: Unveiling the “Sixth Sense,” game-changing wearable tech
• Knowledge navigator
• The Future of The Web Part 1 of 4 Mozilla Labs Aurora Concept Browser Video by Adaptive Path
• Microsoft Surface Parody
• Microsoft iPod

And here’s a bonus list of movies that we didn’t get to:

• 10 Minute Mock Prototyping
• BumpTop Feature Walkthrough
• AT&T 1993 “You Will” Ads
• Talks  David Merrill: Siftables, the toy blocks that think

(April 2009) UX Movie Night

Wednesday April 22, 2009
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Accelerator Centre
Meeting Room #2
295 Hagey Blvd., Waterloo
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Movie night!

The famous "Minority Report" gestural user interface

At this month’s event, we’re turning down the lights and rolling out some munchies. Join us for an informal screening of a variety of movies about our relationship with the tools and technologies that surround us — either as designers, or as end users. We’ll view clips from commercial films as well as a good variety of online videos from sources such as YouTube.

Suggest a movie

Seen something that inspired you professionally? That got you thinking? That had you Rolling On The Floor Laughing? Bring your suggestions and we’ll get them on the playlist. If you can’t make it but have something great to share, please let us know by leaving a comment to this post.

RSVPs requested

If you’re hoping to join us, please send an RSVP to Wanda Eby at Communitech, so we know how much popcorn to pop.

Hope to see you there!