IDSA’s Interaction Design Archetype
IDSA’s Human Interaction creates the Interaction Design “Archetype” | IxDA
Dave Malouf just posted this link to the IxDA list. It’s really interesting for a number of reasons.
I really like the general outline of skills they include for each stage, especially the inclusion of visual design and basic technology. Interaction designers need to become well rounded designers, and that includes these things. I know these are aspects of my own skill set that I am actively trying to improve.
There are a few things I don’t like, such as the use of the phrase “Rock Star” for the highest level, and that it skews towards the practitioner -> manager career path. We need a way for senior practitioners to keep practicing rather than managing. We also need to make sure our managers are great managers.. not all great practitioners make great managers.
