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John Allsopp has let the cat out of the bag, August de los Reyes will be one of the keynotes at Web Directions South this year.

If you’ve ever seen August present, you’ll know why this is great news. And if you haven’t, you’ll have to make it over to Web Directions South on Sep 25 and 26 and see why it’s a privilage to have His Awesomeness August de los Reyes downunder.

Just for a tease, here’s his keynote abstract:

Predicting the Past: Emotional Design and a Vision for Microsoft Surface
A new inflection point in human-computer interaction is upon us. Along with other technologies, Microsoft Surface marks a departure from graphical user interface or GUI into the world of Natural User Interface or NUI. This talk begins with discussion of emotional design and its importance in the future of society. The lens shifts to how one design team is thinking about designing for a new era in which emotional intent and intuitive interaction are the imperative. Using theoretical models drawn from a mix of history, science, philosophy, and even video game design, this presentation reveals principles behind experience design for Microsoft Surface and beyond.

-dg