Fix the World: iFixit’s Approach to Technical Writing for Repair Information
- Presentation
- Content Creation
- 05. November
- 11:30 - 12:15 AM (CET)
- C5.2
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Manuel Häußermann
- iFixit
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Sandra Hiller
- iFixit
Contents
This presentation will introduce iFixit, the biggest online repair community, and its efforts in refining technical writing for repair guides that serve both beginners and professionals. We will discuss our guiding principles to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of repair documentation. The session will cover the development of our guide platform and its evolution into Dozuki, a versatile software application for creating detailed, user-friendly guides and documentation. We'll also explore the iFixit Technical Writing Project, where we partner with universities to advance technical writing skills, and the iFixit Translation Project. Additionally, we will illustrate how these initiatives align with iFixit’s broader mission to help everyone fix everything.
Takeaways
- Explore iFixit's repair guides and our platform (Dozuki).
- See how we approach technical writing for repair.
- Discover our global partnerships with manufacturers & universities.
- Learn about our mission making repair accessible.