The Informed Life

My guest today is Andrew Hinton. Andrew has worked in the digital design field for two decades. He’s one of the founders of the Information Architecture Institute and author of the book Understanding Context. In this conversation, you’ll learn about the foundations of information architecture and why Andrew thinks of himself as a “radical information architect.”Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/the-informed-life-episode-26-andrew-hinton.mp3 Show notesAndrew HintonHelix (database)Understanding Context: Environment, Language, and Information Architecture by Andrew HintonThe Information Architecture InstituteThe Information Architecture ConferenceThe Informed Life Episode 21: Vanessa Foss on Event PlanningShared Information Environment: let’s unpack that, shall we? by Andrew HintonMUDInteractive fiction (e.g. text adventure games)World of WarcraftO’Reilly MediaPeter MorvilleEcological psychologyJames J. Gibson & Eleanor J. GibsonPhlogistonThe Copernican RevolutionCartesianismPlay-DohContextual inquiryService designEcosystem MapBodystorming Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)The Informed Life Episode 15: Jeff Sussna on CyberneticsNorbert WienerClaude ShannonDue appApple’s Reminders appSteve Jobs: “Computers are like a bicycle for our minds”The Mother of All DemosDoug Englebart

Mary Parks, an expert in communications and applied linguistics, dives into the world of voice user interfaces, sharing two decades of design experience. She discusses the intricate workings of these systems, including how they categorize user commands and the challenges they face in understanding intent. Mary reflects on the humorous side of voice interactions, sharing relatable blunders, and touches on the complexities of identity in voice technology. Her insights reveal the fascinating blend of linguistics and technology in shaping our digital communication.

My guest today is Michael J. Metts. Michael designs digital products and services, with a focus on the impact of writing on the user’s experience. He and co-author Andy Welfle have written a new book on this subject. In this conversation, Michael and I discuss the relationship between writing and design, and how being more aware of how we use language can make us more effective.Show notesMichael J. Metts on TwitterMichael J. Metts on LinkedInMichael J. Metts on InstagramMichael’s blogWriting is Designing: Words and the User Experience, by Michael J. Metts & Andy WelfleCard sortingTree testingThe Informed Life Episode 11: Lisa Welchman on GovernanceMicrosoft Word GOV.UK highlighter methodIA WriterUlyssesMarkdownSlack Microsoft TeamsDisclosure: I received Michael's book for free as a previous Rosenfeld Media/Two Waves author.

My guest today is Carol Smith. Carol is a user experience researcher at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Her focus is artificial intelligence, and prior to joining Carnegie Mellon, she worked for Uber’s Advanced Technology Group and IBM Watson. In this conversation, we discuss the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence — and machine learning, more specifically – for our day-to-day information management.Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/the-informed-life-episode-23-carol-smith-2.mp3 Show notesCarol Smith on TwitterCarol Smith on LinkedInCarnegie Mellon University Software Engineering InstituteAlphaGoGmailMulti-factor authentication

My guest today is Andrea Mignolo. Andrea is VP of Product and Design at Movable Ink, a marketing technology company based in New York. In this episode, we discuss design as a way of being in the world, and why it matters.Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/the-informed-life-episode-22-andrea-mignolo.mp3 Show notesAndrea Mignolo’s websiteAndrea Mignolo on TwitterAndrea Mignolo on MediumOberlin CollegeFree Speech TVRailsEmber.js Reflections on Business, Design, and Value by Andrea Mignolo Learning Through Worldmaking: The Design Way by Andrea MignoloThe Interaction Design Association VUCAPeter SengePhil GilbertSketchPhotoshopNew Ventures West Andrea’s Experiential Learning Cycle diagramCase Western Reserve UniversityFernando FloresBEING IN THE WORLD (2010 documentary file)Martin HeideggerHumberto MaturanaJohn Dewey

My guest today is Vanessa Foss. Vanessa has been planning and managing conferences for twenty-five years. She’s the founder and president of Kunverj, an event planning and management company. Vanessa and her team run one of my favorite events of the year, the Information Architecture Conference. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to manage such an event.Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/the-informed-life-episode-21-vanessa-foss.mp3 Show notesKunverjASIS&TInformation Architecture ConferenceCvent platformEuro IA ConferenceSoftConfSlackMailchimpZoomRDAP ConferenceKunverj upcoming events

My guest today is Chris Chandler. Chris is a partner at Philosophie, a strategic software design and development studio. He’s also a self-described “agilista,” and in this episode we discuss how designers — especially those working in agile environments — can embrace an ethical approach to their work.Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/the-informed-life-episode-20-chris-chandler.mp3 Show notesChris Chandler on TwitterUCLA Department of Information StudiesInformation Architecture for the World Wide Web by Louis Rosenfeld and Peter MorvilleMarcia Bates Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Magic Bands at Walt Disney WorldKevin ChengOK/CancelPhilosophieThe Informed Life Episode 15: Jeff Sussna on CyberneticsDevOpsRuined by Design: How Designers Destroyed the World and What We Can Do to Fix It by Mike MonteiroFuture Ethics by Cennydd Bowles Arturo Perez Bridges the Gap Between UX Design and MetaphysicsFriedrich NietzscheJacques DerridaJean BaudrillardStephen ColbertExistentialismThe Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de BeauvoirThe Second Sex by Simone de BeauvoirJean-Paul SartrePeter Singer Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women

My guest today is Eduardo Ortiz. Eduardo is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Director at the U.S. Digital Service. More recently, Eduardo co-founded &Partners, a social impact design and engineering studio that works with organizations to help improve their communities. In this episode, we discuss how they manage their information to drive change.Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/the-informed-life-episode-19-eduardo-ortiz-2.mp3 Show notes@EduardoOrtiz on TwitterEduardo on LinkedIn&Partners (Eduardo’s company)ASIS&T Sigia-l mailing listLouis RosenfeldU.S. Marine CorpsU.S. Consumer Financial Protection BureauU.S. Digital Servicehealthcare.gov18FU.S. General Services AdministrationU.S. Small Business AdministrationU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesDana ChisnellNew AmericaVera Institute of JusticeJennifer AnastasoffAsanaGoogle FormsGoogle DocsGoogle Sheets@andprtnrs on Twitter&Partners on LinkedIn

My guest today is Thomas Dose. Thomas is the head of Music Services at DR, the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. In this role, he works with a massive archive of physical and digital music files. In this episode, we talk about how DR organizes it all and what we can learn to help us manage our own music collections better.Listen to the full conversation https://theinformeddotlife.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/the-informed-life-episode-18-thomas-dose.mp3 Show notesThomas Dose on TwitterDRSpotifyIDAGIOJorge’s blog post about IdagioApple MusicTidalQobuzMusicBrainz.orgRuneAudioThe Dark Side of the Moon by Pink FloydAcousting fingerprintShazamAcoustID

Rachel Price, a Senior Information Architect at Microsoft and a teacher in Seattle, explores the intersection of structure and creativity. She shares insights from her musical background, illustrating how improvisation enhances UX design. The conversation delves into the importance of flexibility in both music and design, advocating for improvisational techniques in user research. Rachel also discusses managing screen time effectively and emphasizes balancing work with leisure, drawing parallels to collaborative jazz improvisation.