Ryan Singer, “Designing with Forces: How to Apply Christopher Alexander in Everyday Work ”
Designing with Forces: How to Apply Christopher Alexander in Everyday Work
In 1964 architect Christopher Alexander introduced a new way of thinking about design in his book Notes on the Synthesis of Form. Since then, Alexander’s ideas are often cited but rarely applied or explained. Ryan will explain the core ideas behind Alexander’s approach and demonstrate how 37signals applies those ideas to produce industry-leading user interfaces. Ryan will illustrate Alexander’s theory with real-world examples so attendees can apply the understanding they gain to their own everyday work.
Video
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Wednesday, April 7
6:30-8:30PM
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Location
MFA Interaction Design Department
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132 W 21st Street, 6 Floor
New York City
About the Speaker
Ryan Singer is a lead designer and product manager at 37signals. Since 2003, Ryan’s interface and software designs have pushed the standards of web application usability and clarity. He is an internationally recognized speaker on interface design and web app production. Ryan lives in Chicago.
