Unsheffield | unconference

Meg & Joe: Unsheffield Unleashed

By Daniel King ⋅ June 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Word games to stop the focus on the unconference problems, finding solutions then applying them.

Technophobia

By Jag Gill ⋅ June 8, 2009 ⋅ One comment

However impressive a piece of technology is in terms of what it can help us achieve, its usefulness is inevitably limited by its usability. Good ergonomic and human interface design are critical for making software and physical technology solutions that are intuitive enough for people to just get on with effectively using, rather than battling with. TechnoPhobia understand that people drive the software tools they create; their approach to design and development is in absolute keeping with our theme of reducing the barriers to engagement for Future Users of Cool Technology. We’re more than just a little bit pleased that this local company is helping us deliver Unsheffield.

Unsheffield Open for Participation

By Jag Gill ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Tickets for Unsheffield are now available on a per-day basis. The event begins on Friday evening with the USE Stimulus session to kick-start the event and shape the thought map and agenda for the weekend. We have a full day of session slots for both Saturday and Sunday (running to around 6pm), and encourage participants to come for the whole weekend to make the most of the Unsheffield experience.

Call for Volunteers

By Hannah York ⋅ June 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

We’re looking for people who can help make Unsheffield run smoothly on the weekend. We need people to help out with general event support, the Social Media Surgery and event reporting. If you’re interested in getting involved, drop us a line at volunteer [at] unsheffield.net. Volunteers also get full tickets for the event.

Future Users? Cool Technology?

By Jag Gill ⋅ May 28, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

So who are these Future Users we’re talking about? And what do we mean by Cool Technology? Why should the former care about the latter? And why should we care that they care about it? All these questions, and many more besides, are exactly the kind we hope to understand better at Unsheffield.

Unsheffield fka BarCamp Sheffield

By Jag Gill ⋅ May 7, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

BarCamp Sheffield has evolved to Unsheffield, and is taking the technology unconference format to a broader public. Participant-generated content still remains at the heart of the event. Mixed up alongside are public workshops that create a bridge between local and regional talent and the international event and its contributors.