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Information Architecture, Usability, Web, Experience Design

IA Projects

IA Project (rapid prototyping, full cycle project, Graham, 2012)

IA Project (rapid prototyping, full cycle project, Gartner, 2012)

IA Project (rapid prototyping, full cycle project, Heitman, 2006-2012)

IA Projects (rapid prototyping, full cycle assorted projects, 1998-2008)

About IA Projects

Information Architect Skills: Design research, brainstorming events, strategic planning and organization, heuristic evaluations, cognitive walkthroughs, Website audits, needs assessment, competitive analysis, task analysis, navigational systems design, interaction design, interface design, Website design and management, other digital design products.

Other Skills: Wire frame mockups, mapping and diagramming, site maps, user scenarios and user personas, prototyping, systematic approach, Web and computer programming, technical writing, corporate training, mentoring, usability testing; Adobe Creative Suite; Visio, OmniGraffle, Inspiration; Dreamweaver, BBEdit.

Publications

For hard-copy Information Architecture and Design portfolios (interaction design and usability testing), refer to Publications.

Did a double major in Information Architecture and Design, refer to Résumé.

User Experience Design

Information Architect Research Skills: Human behavioral principles as they pertain to Website organization, understanding user-centered design. Key elements of Information Architecture that are paramount to excellent research, achieving results.

Practical Application of Information Architecture: Understanding common Information Architecture pitfalls, avoiding them. Using techniques that better serve users—information organizing principles that make Websites and navigating easier to understand. Testing and refining Information Architecture concepts that works right, doing usability testing. Effectively communicating the important principles of Information Architecture to your organization.

IA Mentoring

Career Development: I volunteer and spend time mentoring students (usually graduate-level) or recent graduates on the Information Architect, User Experience Design, Project Management career path. This provides in-depth suggestions and recommendations for their specific needs, including ideas for portfolio improvements, as well as preparation for interviews.

Importance of Communication Skills: I stress the importance of developing excellent communication skills, leadership and management skills, including professional interpersonal skills. The value and importance of being able to produce, communicate, and talk about pertinent deliverables—this definitely adds value to any organization.

Endorsements on LinkedIn Profile; The Information Architecture Institute.

Management & Leadership

Project Management Skills: Leadership and professional project management skills specific to Information Architecture and interaction design. Understanding deliverables, successful strategies, expert negotiation skills, team structures that work right, and milestones for design projects.

Systematic Approach: Working with clients on developing digital design products—corporate Websites or other digital design products—specific to their needs and business requirements. Then incorporating user-centered design principles into digital structures prior to implementation, using a systematic approach for professional results.