----- Original Message ----- 
From: HeadOfDept@ami 
To: participant1@ami 
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 12:48 PM
Subject: Please summarise the last meeting

Dear Colleague,

Would you be so kind to report to me on the past meeting? Please hit the reply button and fill in the questions below, then click send. Please keep in mind that your notes are part of the project documentation ? among other things, they will be used by myself and other staff to stay informed about the state of the project. It is therefore essential that your notes ? though kept short - are of high quality. In particular:

* Do not use any abbreviations. 
* Write notes that are understandable for somebody who was not present during the meeting 

The head of your department


[ABSTRACT]   Write one paragraph of coherent text to summarize the meeting as a whole from your role?s perspective.

In our first real design meeting, we discussed function design with three important objectives.  The Marketing Expert, Jessie, focused on the needs and desires of consumers, citing a study that the company performed.  User Interface Designer, Iain, looked at the effects of the product, suggesting that we create prototypes and have groups try them out because remote use is 'very subjective.'  Industrial Designer, Alima, who was originally frustrated because she could not find enough information, presented a very coherent explanation of how the remote works, and the importance of functioning chips, batteries, etc.

[DECISIONS]   Name all decisions that were made during the meeting. Mark those decisions that you consider of high importance for your role with a *. Write fragmented notes.

 
-target group is a demographic according to whom can afford it
-fashion for younger people, big buttons/functionality for older people
-*functions will be:
   -something to keep it from getting lost
   -large buttons for essentials
   -possibility for extra functions (hidden away)
   -long-life battery or possible charging station 


[PROBLEMS/ISSUES] Name the problems or difficulties that occurred during the meeting. Mark those that you consider of high importance for your role with a *. Write fragmented notes.

-issues with not having enough information/access to websites
-learning to use powerpoint and screen projection
-time management



[ACTIONS]  Name the next steps that each member will take until the next meeting. Write fragmented notes.
 
-all will share notes/powerpoint in the project documents folder
-all will provide summary and fill out questionnaire
-PM will type up minutes and send out
-each will work on individual tasks, in preparation for second meeting, keeping in mind the goals and objectives set out during this meeting