November 2007: Sugar and Spice vs. Puppy Dog Tails

Join us at 6:30pm on November 29, 2007 at the Bryght office for the Vancouver League of Drupalers November meeting. This month's feature presentation: Sugar and Spice vs. Puppy Dog Tails - A Discussion on Gender and Technology with Lauren Bacon of Raised Eyebrow Web Studio. Lauren discusses expanding your audience by breaking down gender assumptions. As well as providing website examples focused on gender inclusiveness, she'll discuss her and her clients' experiences designing Drupal websites.

We'll also have our regular mini-case study segment and general Q&A on any and all things Drupal.

Date: Thursday November 29th, 6:30pm
Location: Bryght Offices, 1 Alexander Street, Suite 400 in Gastown. [Map]

For those who don't need to leave right away there's typically a more social discussion at a local pub afterwards.

Agenda

Sugar and Spice vs. Puppy Dog Tails - A Discussion on Gender and Technology

As designers and developers, we spend a lot of time thinking and talking about users: who they are, what they're seeking, and how to help them achieve their goals. But often our users belong to a markedly different demographic than we do. Gender is one of the major dividing lines: while 51% of the general population is female, the high-tech community is still mostly male. So how do we make sure our work -- and our community -- is inclusive of women as well as men?

Raised Eyebrow Web Studio's lead designer, Lauren Bacon, discusses expanding your audience by breaking down gender assumptions. As well as providing website examples focused on gender inclusiveness, she'll discuss her and her clients' experiences designing Drupal websites.

Lauren is Raised Eyebrow Web Studio's lead designer and has over ten years' experience in the web industry. She has spoken at South by Southwest on women in business and has co-authored a book with her business partner, Emira Mears, set for release in April, 2008.

Real World Mini-Case Study

A member of the Drupal community does a 10 to 15 minute overview of their site and how it was implemented.

Drupal Q&A

Bring your questions on anything related to Drupal from how to do something technical in PHP to what modules are needed to implement a feature you want.

Location Details

Bryght Offices

The Bryght Offices are located at 1 Alexander Street, Suite 400 in Gastown. [Map]
There's a security intercom at the door, so you'll need to buzz to get in. Take the elevator to the top floor, then take the flight of stairs to the floor above that.

Wireless Access

There is a Free the Net wireless access point accessible from the Bryght offices.

Kid's Room

In recognition of people with families the Bryght conference room is available as a kids room. It is next to the presentation area and has glass walls so your kids will always be in sight. We can't provide child-minding or babysitting services - we just provide the room and leave it to you to entertain your kids. We suggest you bring appropriate toys/books/other entertainment.