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Confirmed: I’m Speaking at The Future Of Web Design Tour

Thanks to Carsonified I’m speaking at the Future of Web Design Tour in Belfast on Wednesday 2nd September 2009.
I’ll be joining the lineup of Andy Clarke, Drew McLellan, Web Standardistas and others.
The Belfast event is being held in W5 at The Odyssey starting at 8.45am.
Tickets are still available at £59 (bargain for a FOWD event).
Summary of Refresh Belfast with Front
Last week I went to Refresh Belfast and listened to the guys from Front, one of Ireland’s leading web development teams, talk about user experience and visual design among other things.
Here’s a brief roundup.
Barcamp Belfast: The 7 Deadly Sins of Wordpress
I had the pleasure of attending and talking at Barcamp Belfast on Saturday (25th April) before dashing off and getting a plane to London for the marathon.
I had a great morning and going by feedback from others the whole day was a great success with some fantastic speakers and over 350 attendees. Well done to Andy Good for putting it together, along with all those who helped out. There’s a good video montage of the day here.
Find the best places in Northern Ireland with Lookaly
As I’ve mentioned previously, I’ve just completed a masters in Multidisciplinary Design. And apart from The Big Word Project, Web Designire, blogging etc. I’ve been working away on something special. That something special has now been launched. Introducing Lookaly.
MA Multidisciplinary Design at the University of Ulster
I recently finished MA Multidisciplinary Design at the University of Ulster that I started back in September 2007. Often I get asked by various students and others what the course is like and if it is worth doing. So I thought I would write a quick summary and review of the course to help out any budding under grads or people thinking about taking the course.
Best Places in Northern Ireland
I’m doing some research on businesses in Northern Ireland and could do with your help. I’ve setup a quick form so you can have your say on the best (&worst) places in Northern Ireland.
So if you’re from Northern Ireland or have ever visited Northern Ireland I’d really appreciate 60 seconds of your time. There’s nothing complicated involved, honest.
Click here to complete the form.
I’ll post the results soon ![]()
Thanks
#Edit – View the results here
Northern Ireland creative resources: Blogs, events, free wi-fi
Sometimes it’s hard to find out what’s happening in the web/tech scene in Northern Ireland so here’s a list of useful sites that I recommend you keep track of so you don’t miss out.