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This past weekend, the Interaction Design Association (IxDA) hosted it’s first annual conference entitled Interaction 08. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to go, but I plan to chat to my friends that did go about the highlights.

I did come across the presentation Matt Jones gave entitled ‘Designing for Spacetime‘. It’s up on Slideshare, along with other presentations from the conference, so if, like me, you missed the talk head over and take a peak. He talks about designing for Dopplr, and littered throughout the presentation are some really nice visualizations.

EDIT: Putting People First has posted an entry with links to about half of the presentations.

I’m constantly searching for good coffee. Perhaps, living in Italy spoiled me by having a good cup of espresso or cappuccino available in almost any bar you walk into. Sadly, that isn’t the case in the west and we must search. My search lead me to the Bluebottle Coffee Co. The espresso I had was amazing; as rich and flavourful as an esresso should be. The cappuccino my friend had was one of the best I’ve had on this continent, with the milk the perfect texture. It’s clear the people here love their coffee and take a lot of pride in creating a great cup for their customers to enjoy. Thank you I say! For a coffee lover, it’s a must visit. Bluebottle also sells beans to take home. Head over to their website for tips on how to brew the coffee at home.

Recently, they just opened a new cafe on Mint St., and I believe they still have an unassuming little kiosk in Hayes valley, as well as the Ferry Building on Saturdays. It’s worth the wait in line : )

Bluebottle Coffee Co. website
kiosk is at: 315 Linden Street, San Francisco, CA
cafe is at 66 Mint St. in SOMA, San Franciso, CA