[IxDA Discuss] Themes and big ideas from Savannah

[Robert Barlow-Busch]

For the benefit of those who couldn't attend Interaction08, and to continue the discussion for those who could, I'm curious to hear what big ideas, themes, or recurring topics you observed and that remain in your thoughts. 

Here's one from me. 

*Drama, theatre, and film.* These disciplines are rich sources of inspiration for IxD. From aspects of process such as the crucial role of storyboarding, to aspects of craft such as the idea of imbuing product elements with "character." 

Would be remiss not to mention how often Apple served to illustrate good design -- but also to echo Bill Buxton's sentiment on that: yeah, Apple again, whatever; GET OVER IT people! <grin>