

059 - Making Sense of Language Messes with Abby Covert
4 snips Apr 26, 2024
Abby Covert, an information architect, discusses tech debt, the power of language, and diagramming. She emphasizes letting go of perfectionism, the complexity of words, and why diagramming is a high-order skill. The podcast delves into organizing messy systems, the importance of nouns in design, and simplifying user confusion in complex systems.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Evolution of a Supportive Friendship in UX Design and Information Architecture
03:36 • 7min
Emphasizing the Importance of Nouns and Objects in Digital Product Design
10:52 • 5min
Navigating Organizational Dynamics in Object Labeling Discussions
15:33 • 4min
Navigating Job Responsibilities and Influence Through Servant Leadership
19:21 • 2min
Simplifying Complex Systems and User Confusion
21:19 • 9min
Creating Coherent Mental Models for Effective System Design
30:23 • 20min
Navigating Complex Relationships and Object Modeling
50:22 • 12min