W1: Project

On the first week I had an overview on the tecnologies we will be using for the class project, such as Java Script, CSS, XML and AJAX.
I had the chance too look at the existing web applications available, identifying some I knew, some I use, and some I didn't know.
Meebo.com cought particular attention on a web application I haven't seen working that well. Kiko.com was another one that had a great user interface.
The most usefull (and my choice because of their UI) web applications for me are google.com, gmail.com and mapquest.com.

I currently don't have any concrete ideas on what I want for the project. I am thinking of something usefull and that hasn't been done. I am also aware that most usefull stuff may have been done, so I should start thinking in something simple like backpackit.com which is very usefull but not escentiall.
I could also try to directly improve a web application user interface. I can try to find a service with lack of user interface, and copy it with better UI, simplifying and making it more intuitive.

I also took the class by myself so it is a urgent priority for me to find a group by the end of week 2.