Interaction Design Talk: Macdara Butler
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, at 2:30 pm, Macdara Butler from Tricycle Interactive, will give a talk titled “Designers & Programmers – Crossing the Divide in Interactive Media Development” in room CSG001.
Macdara Butler, the MD of
Tricycle Interactive Ltd., has graduated from UL in 2003 with a Business degree in Economics, Finance & French. He worked in the financial sector for 2 years before returning to UL for the
Interactive Media Masters. In October 2006, he set up Tricycle Interactive, together with 2 fellow graduates. Tricycle Interactive provides web applications, mobile software and interface design services.
Designers & Programmers – Crossing the Divide in Interactive Media Development
It is essential that design-oriented people increase their technical skills and knowledge in order to meet the demands of industry. Equally, programmers need to embrace the principles of User Centred Design and engage whole-heartedly with the designers to achieve successful outcomes.
When designers and programmers are able to communicate effectively, work closely together, and understand each other’s domains, the team will achieve great results.
Update (19 Nov 2009): Photos from Macdara’s talk