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recent updates March 11, 2004
unsolicited compliment
found on DonnaM: Website user research books "Blueprints for the web is must! thanks, Matt Goddard! Posted by christina at 01:14 PM
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February 10, 2004
Blueprints now available in Russian
Информационная архитектура: чертежи для сайта. Пер. с англ. You can now get my book in Russian. Woo hoo and raise a glass of vodka! (Coincidently, how my name is pronounced in german and russian countries) Posted by christina at 07:39 AM
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January 25, 2004
What Tool to Use?
If you aren't sure what software to support your diagramming efforts (and they do change all the time) check out the lively and extesive IAwiki: DiagrammingTools page for advice. For Thesaurus Software, see the Thesaurus Design Tools page. Posted by christina at 08:49 AM
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January 14, 2004
TextBook
Blueprints is being used as a text books for a Visual Interface Class at Carnegie Mellon. Cool! Note to professors; if you would like an evaluation copy of Blueprints, write me with your name and institution, and we can have one sent to you. Posted by christina at 07:16 AM
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October 02, 2003
And then what?
One of the best articles on the practicalities of creating a Controlled Vocabularies, and maybe the best: Boxes and Arrows: Creating a Controlled Vocabulary is the perfect follow up to my book. Posted by christina at 10:33 PM
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May 16, 2003
Jupiter Analyst Recommends Blueprints...
from David Schatsky: Book Review: Information Architecture "Written in a witty, engaging style, I consider the book to be a key resource for any exec charged with making their Web site as effective as possible." Posted by christina at 08:23 AM
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April 29, 2003
New Architect likes Information Architecture
from New Architect: Intuition at Work and Information Architecture "this slim volume takes the reader through a series of exercises and scenarios that aim not so much to explain how to design IA, but how to think about IA so that the resulting designs are the right ones. Wodtke introduces such concepts as archetypal personas, controlled vocabularies, sitepath diagrams, and user-centric design, all using fun, plain English that's easily accessible. Posted by christina at 09:51 PM
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January 28, 2003
Learn more about Interviewing
In Chapter Four I talk extensively about the value of different types of interviews. These two excellent articles by Mike Kuniavsky can help you perfect your technique Nondirected Interviews: How to Get More Out of Your Research Questions Face to Face With Your Users: Running a Nondirected Interview
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January 26, 2003
Backpack Material
from deepContent.weblog "Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web (IABW) contains more of the how-tos and examples that are still in short supply elsewhere. This is the kind of material I learn best from--things other people have done, good and bad. ... I have taken to carrying Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web around in my backpack, along with The Elements of User Experience, and that is not something I do with every book I take a liking to." Posted by christina at 11:24 AM
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January 12, 2003
Less Real gets real
From lessreal.org "This is a terrific book, clearly the best I've read on information architecture." Posted by christina at 10:09 PM
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January 11, 2003
Digital Web reviews Blueprints
From Digital Web Magazine - Book Review: Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web "Information Architecture: Blueprints For The Web is a well-written, thorough, and, most of all, fun-to-read primer on the field" Posted by christina at 10:13 AM
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January 05, 2003
Three hip sites in 2002
On page 299, the persona Terrance is said to love Photoshop Tennis, Click to Add Title, The Mirror Project and Exquisite Corpse. However, the book is missing the links to these fine an innovative personal projects. Let this entry correct that oversight. Posted by christina at 09:27 AM
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December 30, 2002
Back to School?
If you are considering returning to school for Information Architecture, be sure to check out Asilomar Institute's guide to Education, which includes schools teaching IA, curriculum, and a sample chapter from Earl Morrough's book on IA. Posted by christina at 08:28 AM
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November 10, 2002
A Booklist
In the book, I name several other books I think are worth reading to get a deeper appreciation of the craft. I've listed them, plus a few new ones I think are particularly terrific. MORE... Posted by christina at 11:33 AM
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November 03, 2002
Snap it up!
I talk extensively about Snapfish in Blueprints for the Web. Mike Monteiro was my partner in design on the Snapfish project when we worked at Hot Studio. He went on to become creative director at Snapfish, finishing the work we started together, and taking it even farther. He's now kick-started his own design firm, and you can visit Mule Design to read about the Snapfish story. Posted by christina at 08:56 AM
page 233
Page 233 has a printer error. Here is a replacement page (24 kb pdf-- little crudely rendered, but you can get the idea)-- 2506_pg233.pdf Posted by christina at 08:29 AM
October 29, 2002
Boxes and Arrows reviews Blueprints
Boxes and Arrows: Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web "Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web is, essentially, a primer on successful website design. Unlike the many dense manual-like books on the topic, the straightforward, accessible, and often funny prose of Wodtke's book makes it an effortless read. Novice IAs will find good ideas and techniques flowing into their heads, while experienced designers will find themselves nodding theirs in agreement. " |