Abby Covert: Democratizing Information Architecture

Abby Covert discusses the changing role of information architecture and the democratization of the craft. They emphasize the importance of education and awareness in advancing the field. The impact of incentives on information architects' work is explored, highlighting the misalignments between design and product teams. They discuss the importance of metadata and the frustration with product designers who don't understand its potential. The development of a comprehensive teacher's guide for an information architecture book is also discussed.