UX Week 2007 | The Problem Solving Power of Stickies: Simple Tools that Deliver Great Results

Published: March 25, 2008, 10:34 p.m.

Learn the true power of the sticky note \u2014 yes, stickies! \u2014 to quickly and effectively organize data, visualize themes, and identify patterns.. We\u2019ll start with an overview of how Adaptive Path uses sticky notes (aka: Post-Its) in user experience projects. Then, we\u2019ll jump into a set of hands-on activities to test your stickies aptitude and gain experience in multiple methods.
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\nYou\u2019ll learn methods for rapidly visualizing and organizing data into clusters using sticky notes and how these simple, elegant, and versatile tools can help you untangle problems, set priorities, understand complex work flows, and gather feedback from others.
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\nYou\u2019ll leave with a greater appreciation for the sticky note, a killer vocabulary for how to creatively use stickies, and an enhanced ability to sort, track, and organize information. You\u2019ll be amazed what you can do with these simple little tools.
\nAbout Kate Rutter
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\nKate Rutter is a Senior Practitioner for Adaptive Path. During her ten plus years in the Web industry, she\u2019s honed her talent for bringing companies and customers closer together through smart strategies and inventive design. She actively embraces the term \u201cspecialized generalist.\u201d