Today and tomorrow Digital Web Magazine will be live blogging from InfoCamp 2008 . I will also be giving a session on interview and getting a UX jobs later today.

Right now Arron Louie from ZAAZ is on stage giving the opening orientation and opening remarks. A quick survey shows that the audience is mostly made up of information architects, librarians, technical writers, as well as usability and user-centered design professionals.

The list of topics was displayed on the screen, a full screen of text listing them all out. Aaron is pointing out that because it is an un-conference our topics are decided right now, were in other conferences are limited to topics they decided over six months ago which may or may not be relevant today. Very good point there especially with the recent financial crisis being reported by our media.

Aaron gives a mention of the sponsors: FILTER , ASIS &T Pacific Northwest Chapter, ASIS &T University of Washington Chapter, Blink Interactive, ZAAZ , UW iSchool, Digital Web Magazine, and Fell Swoop. Now he’s introducing the staff behind the scenes: Rachel Elkington, Corprew Reed, Kristen Shuyler, Andrew Szydlowski, Joshua Walker, Genevieve Williams, Kathryn Whitenton and, of course, Aaron Louie. And now for everyone in the room!

Live: InfoCamp 2008 - Opening Remarks

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My RSS feeds have been on fire today about Google’s new Mobile Maps functionality, so of course I gave it a spin on my darling Dash. For those who haven’t heard, Google added a geolocation feature that anonymously determines your general handset location via proximity to nearby mobile service towers. I gave it a try and its like a little slice of the future—both cool and eerie at the same time. And as the funny new video from Common Craft (yay, Common Craft! ) says, if you find yourself trying to type in a long location name, simply geolocating your phone can be a real timesaver.

iPhone support is not included at this time, so until that happens, smartphone geeks have a reason to show off their devices in public again.

Google Mobile Maps (and a Common Craft video)

Digital Web would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those who entered our snowboard design contest for a free pass to Web Directions North, The contest is now closed! We received a very boisterous response, with many great snowboard designs. Enough to make judging an unenviable task. (I can say that as a non-judge). Please stay tuned for the announcement of our first- and second-place winners, coming very soon to this very blog!

WDN’08 Snowboard Contest Complete!