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Title:

Design, Collaboration, Pokemon: How Not to Offend People Globally

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Organizer:
Chris Moeller, Yahoo! Inc.
Description:
In today's economy, global audiences equal vast opportunity. But how do you design your online experience to meet the needs of customers from Taipei to Toledo? How does culture influence design? Learn tips and tricks on designing for global markets, collaborating with colleagues overseas, and not offending your international customers.
Questions
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  1. What are the major design trends outside the U.S.?
  2. Do we need different designs for different countries?
  3. What are some of the best practices for designing for global audiences?
  4. Can you apply design patterns developed in the U.S. for other countries?
  5. How do you manage and work with an international design team?
  6. How do cultural differences come into play when collaborating with people in other countries?
  7. How should we adjust our product design process to address our global market needs?
  8. How do I keep the design community spirit across multiple countries and languages?
  9. What are the different design practices/processes outside the U.S.?
  10. How can I really offend my international colleagues?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Design Thinking, Interface Design, International, User Experience, Visual Design
Type:
Dual
Event:
Interactive 2010
depending on the topic and target customers, design of a site has to be customized! whatever the main goal of the site is, a special customization to suit the community's appeal is crucial.
for asian nations, i think that colors like red and gold are important, not to mention the bamboo shape.
If you plan to start a sports betting site, you should go through the local laws and regulations; still, focus on Asian football and European football, for they are the most popular in Asia.
www.footbetting.co.uk is one of the freshest examples for sites customization... check it out
on 18/11/09
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