Track: 2019 IAC
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Psychology of Mindsets and Information Avoidance in Information Environments
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2019 IA Conference March 22, 2019 This talk brings to light some considerations for information architects as they design information spaces for users. Specifically, at times information will appear based on display logic/user input as users navigate spaces. In some cases, the user may be asked if they would like additional information, which may contain…
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Cliff Notes on my Pursuit of Reinvention – 11 Years in 20 Minutes
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2019 IA Conference September 23, 2020 Reinvention is a necessity for longevity. The 11 years spent as a designer, as well as the years spent in school, have been an extended exercise in reimagining myself at each company I’ve been employed as well as each role. Your growth as a creative professional lives at the…
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Telltale Techniques: Applying Storytelling to Enhance Information Architecture and UX
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2019 IA Conference September 23, 2020 Stories are composed of a series of events and the thresholds between them—each event is a potential gateway to others, according to the logic of cause and effect. In fact, storytelling is one of our most ancient practices as humans. By using it to shape information architecture, we seek…
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Accessibility & Color: Addressing Color Blindness in the User Experience
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2019 IA Conference September 23, 2020 It’s estimated that 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have some form of color blindness, or color vision deficiency as it is more accurately known. While not considered a serious medical condition or a disability, color blindness can make aspects of everyday life difficult. One area…
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Designing AI for Humans
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2019 IA Conference March 22, 2019 Artificial Intelligence seems to be all around us, and many organizations are feeling the pressure to implement AI solutions. But like with any technology, especially the emergent ones that get a lot of buzz, it’s critical to let your business and consumer needs lead the technology, not the other…