Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 1

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Dec 1, 2024

Peter Morville, a pioneer in information architecture and co-author of the seminal book on the topic, shares his transformative journey. He discusses his decision to retire from consulting to start an animal sanctuary, revealing the emotional complexities of leaving a well-established career. Morville also explores the intersection of philosophy and animal consciousness, emphasizing compassion in both his new venture and the healthcare field. He advocates for redefining success in animal sanctuaries, focusing on meaningful impact rather than size.

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INSIGHT

Identity Shift

Changing central aspects of our identity, like career, is challenging.
Peter Morville's shift from IA consulting to animal sanctuary work exemplifies this.

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Broadening Scope

Peter Morville's career reflects the evolution of IA.
He broadened his scope, questioning the purpose of these systems and feeling uneasy with the answers.

ANECDOTE

Web's Evolution

The early web was experimental and less profit-driven.
Now, it's more mature, regulated, and subject to traditional power dynamics.

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Information architecture for the World Wide Web

Peter Morville

Lou Rosenfeld

This book provides a detailed overview of information architecture, covering the fundamental components of web site architecture, including hierarchy design, navigation systems, labeling systems, and search systems. It offers practical tips, philosophical advice, and case studies to help information architects, designers, and web developers create interfaces that are easy to use and navigate. The book is updated to address emerging technologies such as tagging, folksonomies, and social classification, and it emphasizes goals and approaches over specific technologies.

Animals Are People

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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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ISHMAEL

AN ADVENTURE OF THE MIND AND SPIRIT ]

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