SXSW Panels

A lot of panels on a lot of interesting topics. A few that stuck out to me pertain to my interests in music and web or app design.

Behind the Curtain: Secrets of Mobile App Wizardry
I'm interested in this panel because I'd like to find out just how much is too much and how much is just right when it comes to functionality in an iPhone app. Many apps have failed, some have succeeded, but the real trick is getting more people who have downloaded the app to actually use it.

"Flash is Dead! Long Live Flash"
This will be interesting to find out how Flash and HTML5 will be used and how they will operate on an iPhone.

The Music of Interaction Design
This seems very interesting. It relates the process of composing music to the process of interaction design. I'd like to hear what is said on how rhythm, harmony, emotion etc. interweaves into the creation of a design project.

Web Anywhere: Mobile Optimisation With HTML5, CSS3, Javascript
This panel talks about how HTML5 and other programs are integrated into websites and phone apps. Methodologies will be explained to maximize efforts to build the best website or app. Interesting to hear what they have to say.

Your Mom Has an iPad: Designing for Boomers
This is reality. It will be interesting to see what will be added, what will left out, what is important and not important in the features and attributes of upcoming apps and devices.