Steve Palmer of 76Design explained the methodology behind the company's creation of a kid's zone for the Ottawa Public Library at Third Tuesday in Vancouver today. The site revolves around kid-created user generated content, including letting kids create their own book clubs, quizzes and "lost chapters." Palmer explained that the design team tryied to pick and choose the best features from sites like Facebook and Myspace and apply them to a site aimed at children. Challenges included safety, privacy and security, which are important factors in any web site but of paramount importance on a children's site. Palmer added the idea was to allow a free flow of information while still making sure nothing offensive ended up on the site.
Warren Frey
Warren Frey is a writer, editor, blogger and podcaster based out of Vancouver, BC. After working for six years in the Canadian broadcasting industry, he switched to print and has since covered varied assignments from plumbing conferences to star-studded film galas. But he’s never lost his love for the internet and interactive media, from his teens...[more]
