The Informed Life Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:38:42 -0400 https://theinformed.life en © 2026 Boot Studio LLC yes b2a52ac7-6901-55c4-ba3c-89e20f6088e1 Jorge Arango episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) design,ux,ixd Jorge Arango https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0xv97jnli8enj3sb52lxfjjaj5bt?.jpg The Informed Life https://theinformed.life Jorge Arango Epilogue Epilogue In this final episode, I reflect on things I learned by producing the show.

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]]> In this final episode, I reflect on things I learned by producing the show.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/12/29/episode-156-epilogue/

Photo by Diego Jimenez on Unsplash.

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-16351174 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0800 2514 156 full false Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 2 Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 2 Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. In our previous conversation, I interviewed Peter about a big change in his life. In this interview, we turn the tables: he interviews me about a big change to this show.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/12/15/episode-155-peter-morville/

]]> Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. In our previous conversation, I interviewed Peter about a big change in his life. In this interview, we turn the tables: he interviews me about a big change to this show.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/12/15/episode-155-peter-morville/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-16281372 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0800 1957 155 full false Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 1 Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 1 Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. This is Peter’s third appearance on the show. I asked him back because I wanted to learn about his decision to retire from IA consulting. This is the first of two conversations with Peter about navigating big changes.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/12/01/episode-154-peter-morville/

]]> Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. This is Peter’s third appearance on the show. I asked him back because I wanted to learn about his decision to retire from IA consulting. This is the first of two conversations with Peter about navigating big changes.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/12/01/episode-154-peter-morville/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-16200669 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 3063 154 full false Joe Natoli on The UX Team of One Joe Natoli on The UX Team of One Joe Natoli is a renowned UX design consultant, advisor, and educator. Now, he’s collaborated with Leah Buley on a new edition of her classic book, The User Experience Team of One. That is the subject of our conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/11/17/episode-153-joe-natoli/

]]> Joe Natoli is a renowned UX design consultant, advisor, and educator. Now, he’s collaborated with Leah Buley on a new edition of her classic book, The User Experience Team of One. That is the subject of our conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/11/17/episode-153-joe-natoli/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-16120852 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0800 2277 153 full false Andy Budd on The Growth Equation Andy Budd on The Growth Equation Andy Budd co-founded pioneering UX design agency Clearleft. After leading and growing that company, he became an advisor, VC, and coach. He’s now written a book on how early stage startups can benefit from good design. That is the focus of our conversation.

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]]> Andy Budd co-founded pioneering UX design agency Clearleft. After leading and growing that company, he became an advisor, VC, and coach. He’s now written a book on how early stage startups can benefit from good design. That is the focus of our conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/11/03/episode-152-andy-budd/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-16038966 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0800 2492 152 full false Karen McGrane on Content Management Karen McGrane on Content Management Karen McGrane describes herself as a “UX multi-hyphenate”: information architect, content strategist, technical communicator, accessibility advocate, and more. She’s co-founder of Autogram, a content management and design system consultancy, and author of two classic books on content strategy. In this conversation, we focus on how AI might affect content management on the web.

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]]> Karen McGrane describes herself as a “UX multi-hyphenate”: information architect, content strategist, technical communicator, accessibility advocate, and more. She’s co-founder of Autogram, a content management and design system consultancy, and author of two classic books on content strategy. In this conversation, we focus on how AI might affect content management on the web.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/10/20/episode-151-karen-mcgrane/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15956007 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700 2469 151 full false Scott Berkun on Why Design is Hard Scott Berkun on Why Design is Hard Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of nine books on design, innovation, remote work, and more. His most recent book, Why Design Is Hard, is the second of a pair on why design makes a difference and how designers can best go about it. That is the focus of today’s conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/10/06/episode-150-scott-berkun/

]]> Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of nine books on design, innovation, remote work, and more. His most recent book, Why Design Is Hard, is the second of a pair on why design makes a difference and how designers can best go about it. That is the focus of today’s conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/10/06/episode-150-scott-berkun/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15870841 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2163 150 full false Tamsen Webster on Communicating Change Tamsen Webster on Communicating Change Tamsen Webster describes herself as “part message designer, part English-to-English translator, and part magpie.” She is also a consultant and author who helps leaders enact large-scale change. Her latest book, Say What They Can’t Unhear, explains how to drive lasting change through effective communication. That is the focus of our conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/09/22/episode-149-tamsen-webster/

]]> Tamsen Webster describes herself as “part message designer, part English-to-English translator, and part magpie.” She is also a consultant and author who helps leaders enact large-scale change. Her latest book, Say What They Can’t Unhear, explains how to drive lasting change through effective communication. That is the focus of our conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/09/22/episode-149-tamsen-webster/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15792680 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2392 149 full false Luc Beaudoin on Hookmark Luc Beaudoin on Hookmark Dr. Luc Beaudoin is the co-founder and CEO of CogSci Apps, the developers of a brilliant Mac productivity tool called Hookmark. He is also an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University and author of two books on using cognitive science to improve productivity.

In this conversation, we discuss the origins and philosophy of Hookmark, the concept of ubiquitous linking and how it improves productivity, the importance of deep focus for knowledge work, how to reduce friction in information management, how cognitive science can help you work more effectively, and the importance of deliberate practice for knowledge workers.

Whether you’re a student, academic, or professional, this conversation offers valuable tips and strategies for using this powerful tool to streamline your workflows and help with your focus.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/09/08/episode-148-luc-beaudoin/

]]> Dr. Luc Beaudoin is the co-founder and CEO of CogSci Apps, the developers of a brilliant Mac productivity tool called Hookmark. He is also an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University and author of two books on using cognitive science to improve productivity.

In this conversation, we discuss the origins and philosophy of Hookmark, the concept of ubiquitous linking and how it improves productivity, the importance of deep focus for knowledge work, how to reduce friction in information management, how cognitive science can help you work more effectively, and the importance of deliberate practice for knowledge workers.

Whether you’re a student, academic, or professional, this conversation offers valuable tips and strategies for using this powerful tool to streamline your workflows and help with your focus.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/09/08/episode-148-luc-beaudoin/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15712072 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2456 148 full false Chris Risdon on Service Design Chris Risdon on Service Design Chris Risdon is a Senior Staff Designer at eBay. Chris describes himself as an interaction designer that tends to look through a service design lens. Alongside his co-author Patrick Quattlebaum, Chris wrote Orchestrating Experiences, which is an excellent guide to the practice of service design. In this conversation, we unpack service design: what it is, how it benefits organizations, and how it might be changing in light of new technologies like AI.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/08/25/episode-147-chris-risdon/

]]> Chris Risdon is a Senior Staff Designer at eBay. Chris describes himself as an interaction designer that tends to look through a service design lens. Alongside his co-author Patrick Quattlebaum, Chris wrote Orchestrating Experiences, which is an excellent guide to the practice of service design. In this conversation, we unpack service design: what it is, how it benefits organizations, and how it might be changing in light of new technologies like AI.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/08/25/episode-147-chris-risdon/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15635712 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2582 147 full false Jodi Forlizzi on Designing With AI Jodi Forlizzi on Designing With AI Jodi Forlizzi is the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Forlizzi has a distinguished career as a service designer, researcher, design leader, and academic. In this conversation, we discuss the changing role of design in the face of disruptive new technologies such as AI.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/08/11/episode-146-jodi-forlizzi/

]]> Jodi Forlizzi is the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Forlizzi has a distinguished career as a service designer, researcher, design leader, and academic. In this conversation, we discuss the changing role of design in the face of disruptive new technologies such as AI.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/08/11/episode-146-jodi-forlizzi/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15561484 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2760 146 full false Greg Petroff on the State of Design Greg Petroff on the State of Design Greg Petroff is a renowned executive design leader. He’s built and led design teams for companies like GE, Google, Compass, and Cisco. In this conversation, we discuss the state of design and how designers can have more relevance in today’s changing environment.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/07/28/episode-145-greg-petroff/

]]> Greg Petroff is a renowned executive design leader. He’s built and led design teams for companies like GE, Google, Compass, and Cisco. In this conversation, we discuss the state of design and how designers can have more relevance in today’s changing environment.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/07/28/episode-145-greg-petroff/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15486279 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2495 145 full false Colin Eagan and Jeffrey MacIntyre on Personalization Colin Eagan and Jeffrey MacIntyre on Personalization My guests today are Colin Eagan and Jeffrey MacIntyre. Although they work for different companies, Colin and Jeffrey share a common focus: how information technologies might offer more personalized experiences. They co-authored an article on the subject for A List Apart and Jeffrey gave an excellent presentation based on that material at this year’s IA Conference, which led to this interview.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/07/14/episode-144-colin-eagan-jeffrey-macintyre/

]]> My guests today are Colin Eagan and Jeffrey MacIntyre. Although they work for different companies, Colin and Jeffrey share a common focus: how information technologies might offer more personalized experiences. They co-authored an article on the subject for A List Apart and Jeffrey gave an excellent presentation based on that material at this year’s IA Conference, which led to this interview.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/07/14/episode-144-colin-eagan-jeffrey-macintyre/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15408357 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2618 144 full false Harry Max on Prioritization Harry Max on Prioritization Harry Max is an executive player coach with a long trajectory in Silicon Valley. Through his consultancy, he helps senior leaders and their teams realize their visions by zeroing in on pragmatic solutions to complex challenges. And on that note, Harry’s written a new book, called Managing Priorities, that teaches leaders how to do just that.

You can buy Harry’s book from Rosenfeld Media. Use discount code INFORMED20 for 20% off until July 30, 2024.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Harry’s book from Rosenfeld Media for review purposes.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/30/episode-143-harry-max/

]]> Harry Max is an executive player coach with a long trajectory in Silicon Valley. Through his consultancy, he helps senior leaders and their teams realize their visions by zeroing in on pragmatic solutions to complex challenges. And on that note, Harry’s written a new book, called Managing Priorities, that teaches leaders how to do just that.

You can buy Harry’s book from Rosenfeld Media. Use discount code INFORMED20 for 20% off until July 30, 2024.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Harry’s book from Rosenfeld Media for review purposes.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/30/episode-143-harry-max/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15333800 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2773 143 full false Stéphanie Walter on Neurospicy Stéphanie Walter on Neurospicy Stéphanie Walter is a UX researcher and designer based in Luxembourg. She’s prolific in sharing useful information via social media and her newsletter. Recently, she co-founded a new project, called Neurospicy, to bring more awareness to issues of neurodiversity in design. Neurospicy has evolved since we recorded this conversation, but as you’ll hear, organic evolution is part of Stéphanie’s approach.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/16/episode-142-stephanie-walter/

]]> Stéphanie Walter is a UX researcher and designer based in Luxembourg. She’s prolific in sharing useful information via social media and her newsletter. Recently, she co-founded a new project, called Neurospicy, to bring more awareness to issues of neurodiversity in design. Neurospicy has evolved since we recorded this conversation, but as you’ll hear, organic evolution is part of Stéphanie’s approach.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/16/episode-142-stephanie-walter/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15256224 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 2383 142 full false Rachel Price on Responsible AI Rachel Price on Responsible AI Rachel Price is a Principal Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. She was a guest on The Informed Life in 2019, discussing the role of structure in improvisation. Today’s conversation focuses on a subject that’s on a lot of information architects’ minds: how to responsibly design AI-powered systems.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/02/episode-141-rachel-price/

]]> Rachel Price is a Principal Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. She was a guest on The Informed Life in 2019, discussing the role of structure in improvisation. Today’s conversation focuses on a subject that’s on a lot of information architects’ minds: how to responsibly design AI-powered systems.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/06/02/episode-141-rachel-price/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15168596 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2516 141 full false Emily Campbell on The Shape of AI Emily Campbell on The Shape of AI Emily Campbell is a design leader and advisor. She brings thoughtfulness and depth to producing business results through design and helping designers develop their careers as they fulfill that mission. Like me, Emily is deeply interested in AI. She’s developing an emergent pattern language for working with AI, and that is the subject of our conversation.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/05/19/episode-140-emily-campbell/

]]> Emily Campbell is a design leader and advisor. She brings thoughtfulness and depth to producing business results through design and helping designers develop their careers as they fulfill that mission. Like me, Emily is deeply interested in AI. She’s developing an emergent pattern language for working with AI, and that is the subject of our conversation.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/05/19/episode-140-emily-campbell/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15093244 Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2285 140 full false Chris Aldrich on Cybernetic Communications Chris Aldrich on Cybernetic Communications Chris Aldrich has the most multi-disciplinary resume I’ve ever seen, with a background that includes biomedics, electrical engineering, entertainment, genetics, theoretical mathematics, and more. Chris describes himself as a modern-day cybernetician, and in this conversation we discuss cybernetics and communications, differences between oral and literary cultures, and indigenous traditions and mnemonics, among many other things.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/05/05/episode-139-chris-aldrich/

]]> Chris Aldrich has the most multi-disciplinary resume I’ve ever seen, with a background that includes biomedics, electrical engineering, entertainment, genetics, theoretical mathematics, and more. Chris describes himself as a modern-day cybernetician, and in this conversation we discuss cybernetics and communications, differences between oral and literary cultures, and indigenous traditions and mnemonics, among many other things.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/05/05/episode-139-chris-aldrich/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-15008616 Sun, 05 May 2024 06:00:00 -0700 2902 139 full false Dave Gray on Possibilities Dave Gray on Possibilities Dave Gray describes himself as a possibilitarian. He focuses on helping people and teams realize their creative potential. Dave the author of several influential books, including Liminal Thinking and Gamestorming, which he co-authored with Sunni Brown and James Macanudo. He also founded the pioneering visual thinking company XPLANE. In this conversation, we discuss how to move beyond mental models that constrain us to open up new possibilities.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/04/21/episode-138-dave-gray/

]]> Dave Gray describes himself as a possibilitarian. He focuses on helping people and teams realize their creative potential. Dave the author of several influential books, including Liminal Thinking and Gamestorming, which he co-authored with Sunni Brown and James Macanudo. He also founded the pioneering visual thinking company XPLANE. In this conversation, we discuss how to move beyond mental models that constrain us to open up new possibilities.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/04/21/episode-138-dave-gray/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14923991 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2555 138 full false Nikki Anderson on Research Impact Nikki Anderson on Research Impact Nikki Anderson is an independent user research consultant, instructor, author, and speaker. Nikki uses her background in education and psychology to mentor people and organizations on the value of user research. And now, she’s written a book to help them build up their research operations. That’s the focus of our conversation today.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/04/07/episode-137-nikki-anderson/

]]> Nikki Anderson is an independent user research consultant, instructor, author, and speaker. Nikki uses her background in education and psychology to mentor people and organizations on the value of user research. And now, she’s written a book to help them build up their research operations. That’s the focus of our conversation today.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/04/07/episode-137-nikki-anderson/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14839205 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0700 1911 137 full false Michael Anton Dila on Oslo for AI Michael Anton Dila on Oslo for AI Michael Anton Dila describes himself as a “designer of conversation” and someone with a passion for starting things. Among the things he’s started are ventures in online learning, co-working, and mobile technology. He’s also held several leadership roles in an elite innovation unit in the U.S. Department of Defense. In this conversation, we discuss his latest initiative, Oslo for AI, which seeks to design better processes for governing artificial intelligence.Show notes

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https://theinformed.life/2024/03/24/episode-136-michael-anton-dila/

]]> Michael Anton Dila describes himself as a “designer of conversation” and someone with a passion for starting things. Among the things he’s started are ventures in online learning, co-working, and mobile technology. He’s also held several leadership roles in an elite innovation unit in the U.S. Department of Defense. In this conversation, we discuss his latest initiative, Oslo for AI, which seeks to design better processes for governing artificial intelligence.Show notes

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https://theinformed.life/2024/03/24/episode-136-michael-anton-dila/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14755188 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2935 136 full false Dave Elfving on Gray Area Dave Elfving on Gray Area Dave Elfving is an experience designer and educator. He spent eleven years at apple, where his last role was as Head of Interactive Strategy. These days, he’s my colleague teaching interaction design at the California College of the Arts. He’s also co-chairperson at Gray Area, a San Francisco-based nonprofit interdisciplinary cultural incubator. Gray Area is fostering fascinating work, and I wanted to discuss it with Dave.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/03/10/episode-135-dave-elfving/

]]> Dave Elfving is an experience designer and educator. He spent eleven years at apple, where his last role was as Head of Interactive Strategy. These days, he’s my colleague teaching interaction design at the California College of the Arts. He’s also co-chairperson at Gray Area, a San Francisco-based nonprofit interdisciplinary cultural incubator. Gray Area is fostering fascinating work, and I wanted to discuss it with Dave.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/03/10/episode-135-dave-elfving/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14655545 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2231 135 full false Joey deVilla on Layoffs Joey deVilla on Layoffs Joey deVilla describes himself as an experienced, engaging, accordion-playing, golden-voiced developer advocate looking for a new role. He’s had a long career in the technology space and writes about his experiences in two long-running blogs, The Adventures of Accordion Guy in the Twenty-First Century and Global Nerdy. Recently, Joey became one of the many people in tech who’s lost their job in the last couple of years. That is the subject of our conversation today.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/02/25/episode-134-joey-devilla/



]]> Joey deVilla describes himself as an experienced, engaging, accordion-playing, golden-voiced developer advocate looking for a new role. He’s had a long career in the technology space and writes about his experiences in two long-running blogs, The Adventures of Accordion Guy in the Twenty-First Century and Global Nerdy. Recently, Joey became one of the many people in tech who’s lost their job in the last couple of years. That is the subject of our conversation today.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/02/25/episode-134-joey-devilla/



]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14571162 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 2153 134 full false Elizabeth McGuane on Design by Definition Elizabeth McGuane on Design by Definition Elizabeth McGuane is a UX director at Shopify and the author of Design by Definition, a book about the impact of language in user experience. As you might imagine, that’s a subject I’m keenly interested in, so I was excited to speak with Elizabeth about it.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/02/11/episode-133-elizabeth-mcguane/

]]> Elizabeth McGuane is a UX director at Shopify and the author of Design by Definition, a book about the impact of language in user experience. As you might imagine, that’s a subject I’m keenly interested in, so I was excited to speak with Elizabeth about it.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/02/11/episode-133-elizabeth-mcguane/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14478930 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800 2054 133 full false Pierluigi Dalla Rosa on Interactive Environments Pierluigi Dalla Rosa on Interactive Environments Pierluigi Dalla Rosa is an interaction designer at Humane, the makers of the AI Pin. But that isn’t the focus of our conversation today. Instead, we discuss novel computer interfaces in general, and interactive environments in particular. This is a subject that’s near to my heart, as it points to exciting possibilities for future digital experiences.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/01/28/episode-132-pierluigi-dalla-rosa/


]]> Pierluigi Dalla Rosa is an interaction designer at Humane, the makers of the AI Pin. But that isn’t the focus of our conversation today. Instead, we discuss novel computer interfaces in general, and interactive environments in particular. This is a subject that’s near to my heart, as it points to exciting possibilities for future digital experiences.

See full show notes:
https://theinformed.life/2024/01/28/episode-132-pierluigi-dalla-rosa/


]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14387957 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800 2591 132 full false Nathan Shedroff on Strategy Nathan Shedroff on Strategy Nathan Shedroff is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and educator. Like me, he teaches at the graduate interaction design program of the California College of the Arts. This conversation focuses on his new book, A Whole New Strategy, which teaches strategic thinking.

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https://theinformed.life/2024/01/14/episode-131-nathan-shedroff/

]]> Nathan Shedroff is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and educator. Like me, he teaches at the graduate interaction design program of the California College of the Arts. This conversation focuses on his new book, A Whole New Strategy, which teaches strategic thinking.

See full show notes at:
https://theinformed.life/2024/01/14/episode-131-nathan-shedroff/

]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14271071 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800 2599 131 full false 2023 Year in Review 2023 Year in Review This episode is a compilation of conversations from 2023. It’s not meant as a best-of collection, but an opportunity to highlight some themes that emerged during our conversations throughout the year. The episode is also an experiment, with the themes being curated partly by an AI.

Cover photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash.

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]]> This episode is a compilation of conversations from 2023. It’s not meant as a best-of collection, but an opportunity to highlight some themes that emerged during our conversations throughout the year. The episode is also an experiment, with the themes being curated partly by an AI.

Cover photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash.

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If you're enjoying the show, please rate or review us in Apple's podcast directory:
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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14221158 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800 4204 130 full false Steve Portigal on Writing, part 2 Steve Portigal on Writing, part 2 Steve Portigal is an independent user research consultant. He is the author of Interviewing Users and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries. Steve and I both have new books, so we thought it’d be fun to compare notes on writing non-fiction. In this, the second of two episodes on the subject, we focus on the process of writing. If you haven’t done so already, listen to our previous conversation, which focused on our motivations.


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]]> Steve Portigal is an independent user research consultant. He is the author of Interviewing Users and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries. Steve and I both have new books, so we thought it’d be fun to compare notes on writing non-fiction. In this, the second of two episodes on the subject, we focus on the process of writing. If you haven’t done so already, listen to our previous conversation, which focused on our motivations.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14157727 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800 2227 129 full false Steve Portigal on Writing, part 1 Steve Portigal on Writing, part 1 Steve Portigal is an independent user research consultant. He is the author of Interviewing Users and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries. Steve was previously on the show last year, talking about research skills. This conversation is a bit different: both of us have written new books, and we thought it’d be fun to compare notes about the process. We decided to split our conversation into two parts. This episode focuses on the motivations for writing, and the second part will focus on processes.


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]]> Steve Portigal is an independent user research consultant. He is the author of Interviewing Users and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries. Steve was previously on the show last year, talking about research skills. This conversation is a bit different: both of us have written new books, and we thought it’d be fun to compare notes about the process. We decided to split our conversation into two parts. This episode focuses on the motivations for writing, and the second part will focus on processes.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-14074141 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800 2343 128 full false Audrey Crane on Shadow Design Audrey Crane on Shadow Design Audrey Crane is the Head of Growth at DesignMap, a product and strategy design firm. She’s also the author of What CEOs Need to Know About Design, a book that helps leaders understand and tap into the power of design in their organizations. In this, Audrey’s second appearance on the show, we focused on how organizations can ensure they’re getting the best design work for their money.


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]]> Audrey Crane is the Head of Growth at DesignMap, a product and strategy design firm. She’s also the author of What CEOs Need to Know About Design, a book that helps leaders understand and tap into the power of design in their organizations. In this, Audrey’s second appearance on the show, we focused on how organizations can ensure they’re getting the best design work for their money.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13996264 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800 2189 127 full false Nate Davis on IA Sub-disciplines Nate Davis on IA Sub-disciplines Nate Davis is an independent information architecture consultant and a longtime contributor to the global IA community. In this conversation, we discuss his ideas about IA sub-disciplines that influence the construction of digital user interfaces.


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]]> Nate Davis is an independent information architecture consultant and a longtime contributor to the global IA community. In this conversation, we discuss his ideas about IA sub-disciplines that influence the construction of digital user interfaces.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13911649 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800 2141 126 full false Karl Voit on Org Mode Karl Voit on Org Mode Karl Voit describes himself as “a life hacker trying to make deliberate decisions on every aspect of life.” Among these are the tools he uses to manage his personal information. In particular, Karl is an avid user of Org Mode in Emacs, which is the focus of this conversation.

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]]> Karl Voit describes himself as “a life hacker trying to make deliberate decisions on every aspect of life.” Among these are the tools he uses to manage his personal information. In particular, Karl is an avid user of Org Mode in Emacs, which is the focus of this conversation.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13761822 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0700 2496 125 full false Karl Fast on Reading Karl Fast on Reading Karl Fast is an independent scholar, information architect, and futurist. He’s the co-author with Stephen Anderson of Figure It Out: Getting From Information to Understanding. Karl is one of the most avid readers I know, and in this conversation, we compare our reading practices. We discussed this subject in preparation for a personal knowledge management workshop we will teach later this year.


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]]> Karl Fast is an independent scholar, information architect, and futurist. He’s the co-author with Stephen Anderson of Figure It Out: Getting From Information to Understanding. Karl is one of the most avid readers I know, and in this conversation, we compare our reading practices. We discussed this subject in preparation for a personal knowledge management workshop we will teach later this year.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13737346 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2601 124 full false Jenae Cohn on Design for Learning Jenae Cohn on Design for Learning Jenae Cohn is the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at UC Berkeley. Along with Michael Greer, Jenae recently published Design for Learning, a book about how to teach better using technology, and what online teachers and instructors can learn from UX designers.

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]]> Jenae Cohn is the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at UC Berkeley. Along with Michael Greer, Jenae recently published Design for Learning, a book about how to teach better using technology, and what online teachers and instructors can learn from UX designers.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13648130 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 2220 123 full false Sönke Ahrens on Smart Notes Sönke Ahrens on Smart Notes Sönke Ahrens is an independent researcher and coach. He is best known as the author of How to Take Smart Notes, a popular book on the zettelkasten method of note-taking. In this conversation, we discuss the role of notes in thinking and learning, with a focus on zettelkasten-inspired note-taking.

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]]> Sönke Ahrens is an independent researcher and coach. He is best known as the author of How to Take Smart Notes, a popular book on the zettelkasten method of note-taking. In this conversation, we discuss the role of notes in thinking and learning, with a focus on zettelkasten-inspired note-taking.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13563544 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700 2673 122 full false Chiara Ogan on Personal Libraries Chiara Ogan on Personal Libraries Chiara Ogan is a former UX designer and information architect. She recently left that career to become a mental health therapist. Chiara’s background is in library science, and in this conversation, we discuss how she organizes her personal book collection — which she just did in preparation for this major life change.

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]]> Chiara Ogan is a former UX designer and information architect. She recently left that career to become a mental health therapist. Chiara’s background is in library science, and in this conversation, we discuss how she organizes her personal book collection — which she just did in preparation for this major life change.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13477495 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2535 121 full false Alex Wright on Informatica Alex Wright on Informatica Alex Wright is the Head of User Experience at Google News. He’s also an author, and his most recent book, Informatica, is the second edition of Glut, his deep history of the information age. In this conversation, we discuss the history of information technologies and why learning about it matters to people who work in tech.

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]]> Alex Wright is the Head of User Experience at Google News. He’s also an author, and his most recent book, Informatica, is the second edition of Glut, his deep history of the information age. In this conversation, we discuss the history of information technologies and why learning about it matters to people who work in tech.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13394100 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0700 2441 120 full false Aidan Helfant on PKM for Learning Aidan Helfant on PKM for Learning Aidan Helfant is a college student who’s using personal knowledge management (PKM) to improve his learning. He’s also sharing his methods and tools to help other college students succeed. In this conversation, we unpack Aidan’s approach to note-taking for learning.

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]]> Aidan Helfant is a college student who’s using personal knowledge management (PKM) to improve his learning. He’s also sharing his methods and tools to help other college students succeed. In this conversation, we unpack Aidan’s approach to note-taking for learning.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13315910 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2121 119 full false Maggie Appleton on Digital Gardening Maggie Appleton on Digital Gardening Maggie Appleton is a product designer at Ought, an AI research lab that’s working on ways to scale open-ended thinking with machine learning. She’s also an advocate of sharing personal knowledge online. She publishes one of the best digital gardens I’ve seen, located at maggieappleton.com. In this conversation, we discuss the what, why, and how of digital gardening.

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]]> Maggie Appleton is a product designer at Ought, an AI research lab that’s working on ways to scale open-ended thinking with machine learning. She’s also an advocate of sharing personal knowledge online. She publishes one of the best digital gardens I’ve seen, located at maggieappleton.com. In this conversation, we discuss the what, why, and how of digital gardening.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13227804 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700 2279 118 full false Bob Kasenchak on Music, part 2 Bob Kasenchak on Music, part 2 Bob Kasenchak is a taxonomist and information architect at Factor. This is the second of two episodes with Bob that focus on what information architects can learn from music. The first conversation, which you can find in episode 116, focused on the structure of music itself. Today’s conversation focuses on how we can make music more findable — but there are insights here for anyone working with any type of information, not just music.


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]]> Bob Kasenchak is a taxonomist and information architect at Factor. This is the second of two episodes with Bob that focus on what information architects can learn from music. The first conversation, which you can find in episode 116, focused on the structure of music itself. Today’s conversation focuses on how we can make music more findable — but there are insights here for anyone working with any type of information, not just music.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13147299 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2936 117 full false Bob Kasenchak on Music, part 1 Bob Kasenchak on Music, part 1 Bob Kasenchak is a taxonomist and information architect at Factor. Bob’s background is in music, and this conversation delves into what information architects can learn from studying music. We recorded two conversations on the subject: this one focuses on the structure of music itself, and the second covers how we can make music more findable. Look for that one in an upcoming episode.


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]]> Bob Kasenchak is a taxonomist and information architect at Factor. Bob’s background is in music, and this conversation delves into what information architects can learn from studying music. We recorded two conversations on the subject: this one focuses on the structure of music itself, and the second covers how we can make music more findable. Look for that one in an upcoming episode.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-13057553 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700 2516 116 full false Are Halland on the Core Model Are Halland on the Core Model Are Halland has worked in digital product development, strategy, design, and communication for over a quarter of a century. During that time, he created the core model, a tool for designing websites and products that align business goals and user needs. He has now written a book about the core model, which is due to be published later this year. In this conversation, he explains what the core model is and how it can help us create more effective digital products.

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]]> Are Halland has worked in digital product development, strategy, design, and communication for over a quarter of a century. During that time, he created the core model, a tool for designing websites and products that align business goals and user needs. He has now written a book about the core model, which is due to be published later this year. In this conversation, he explains what the core model is and how it can help us create more effective digital products.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12971312 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0700 1962 115 full false Dan Russell on The Joy of Search Dan Russell on The Joy of Search Dan Russell spent 17 years working at Google, with a significant part of that tenure as a Search Anthropologist: “someone who tries to understand how people search, what kinds of things they seek, and how their tools influence their search process.” Dan is the author of The Joy of Search, which is the focus of our conversation today.

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]]> Dan Russell spent 17 years working at Google, with a significant part of that tenure as a Search Anthropologist: “someone who tries to understand how people search, what kinds of things they seek, and how their tools influence their search process.” Dan is the author of The Joy of Search, which is the focus of our conversation today.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12889074 Sun, 21 May 2023 08:00:00 -0700 2147 114 full false Sheryl Cababa on Systems Thinking for Social Change Sheryl Cababa on Systems Thinking for Social Change Sheryl Cababa is the Chief Strategy Officer of Substantial, an experience design consultancy based in Seattle. She’s the author of Closing the Loop, a new book about systems thinking in design. The book emphasizes the role designers can play as catalysts for social change, and that is the focus of our conversation.

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]]> Sheryl Cababa is the Chief Strategy Officer of Substantial, an experience design consultancy based in Seattle. She’s the author of Closing the Loop, a new book about systems thinking in design. The book emphasizes the role designers can play as catalysts for social change, and that is the focus of our conversation.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12799977 Sun, 07 May 2023 08:00:00 -0700 2373 113 full false Jerry Michalski on Jerry's Brain Jerry Michalski on Jerry's Brain Jerry Michalski helps organizations become more trustworthy by exploring their language, processes, and intentions. That’s fascinating in itself — but I wanted to talk with him primarily because he curates an online resource called Jerry’s Brain, a deep repository of interconnected thoughts. He’s worked on Jerry’s Brain for a quarter of a century, longer than any other such experiment I’m aware of. So, I wanted to find out why and how he does this.

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]]> Jerry Michalski helps organizations become more trustworthy by exploring their language, processes, and intentions. That’s fascinating in itself — but I wanted to talk with him primarily because he curates an online resource called Jerry’s Brain, a deep repository of interconnected thoughts. He’s worked on Jerry’s Brain for a quarter of a century, longer than any other such experiment I’m aware of. So, I wanted to find out why and how he does this.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12705913 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0700 2378 112 full false Andy Fitzgerald on Structured Content Andy Fitzgerald on Structured Content Andy Fitzgerald is an information architecture and content strategy consultant. He works with mission-driven organizations to produce systems that communicate clearly, align business and user goals, and scale effectively. Our conversation today focuses on moving beyond the page as a metaphor for how information is delivered toward more flexible content structures.

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]]> Andy Fitzgerald is an information architecture and content strategy consultant. He works with mission-driven organizations to produce systems that communicate clearly, align business and user goals, and scale effectively. Our conversation today focuses on moving beyond the page as a metaphor for how information is delivered toward more flexible content structures.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12615822 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2515 111 full false Nicole van der Hoeven on Obsidian Nicole van der Hoeven on Obsidian Nicole van der Hoeven is a Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs. She is also a communicator, sharing what she learns through her writing, conference presentations, and YouTube videos. The latter are what brought Nicole’s work to my attention: she runs a YouTube channel focused on one of my favorite tools for thought, Obsidian. In this conversation, we focus on how Nicole uses Obsidian to “learn in public.”

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]]> Nicole van der Hoeven is a Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs. She is also a communicator, sharing what she learns through her writing, conference presentations, and YouTube videos. The latter are what brought Nicole’s work to my attention: she runs a YouTube channel focused on one of my favorite tools for thought, Obsidian. In this conversation, we focus on how Nicole uses Obsidian to “learn in public.”

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12516997 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2005 110 full false Hugh Dubberly on Design Models Hugh Dubberly on Design Models Hugh Dubberly is the founder of Dubberly Design Office, an interaction design studio based in San Francisco. Hugh has a long trajectory in the design world. Before opening his studio, he did pioneering work at leading tech companies like Apple and Netscape. He is also a thinker and teacher of uncommon depth and breadth. He’s my colleague at the California College of the Arts, and I’m also lucky to call him a friend and mentor. I met with Hugh in his office to discuss his recent paper arguing against framing design as problem-solving, and that is the focus of this conversation.

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]]> Hugh Dubberly is the founder of Dubberly Design Office, an interaction design studio based in San Francisco. Hugh has a long trajectory in the design world. Before opening his studio, he did pioneering work at leading tech companies like Apple and Netscape. He is also a thinker and teacher of uncommon depth and breadth. He’s my colleague at the California College of the Arts, and I’m also lucky to call him a friend and mentor. I met with Hugh in his office to discuss his recent paper arguing against framing design as problem-solving, and that is the focus of this conversation.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12422716 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2971 109 full false Carrie Hane on Content Models Carrie Hane on Content Models Carrie Hane is an evangelist at Sanity, a cloud-based content platform provider. Carrie is co-author of Designing Connected Content, which advocates for content modeling as part of the digital design process. This is also the subject of our conversation.

A side note: Carrie is one of the keynote speakers at this year’s information architecture conference, which takes place in New Orleans from March 28 - April 1. I’ll be teaching an introductory IA workshop at the conference, so if you want to learn about IA and can get to the southern U.S. in late March, come see Carrie and me at the Conference. There’s a link below.

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]]> Carrie Hane is an evangelist at Sanity, a cloud-based content platform provider. Carrie is co-author of Designing Connected Content, which advocates for content modeling as part of the digital design process. This is also the subject of our conversation.

A side note: Carrie is one of the keynote speakers at this year’s information architecture conference, which takes place in New Orleans from March 28 - April 1. I’ll be teaching an introductory IA workshop at the conference, so if you want to learn about IA and can get to the southern U.S. in late March, come see Carrie and me at the Conference. There’s a link below.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12292243 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0800 1823 108 full false Michael Becker on Knowledge Work Michael Becker on Knowledge Work Michael Becker is the founder and CEO of Identity Praxis, a strategic advisory firm. He’s also a prolific communicator, having produced dozens of YouTube videos explaining how to use advanced knowledge management tools. In this conversation, we discuss Michael’s approach to knowledge work and how tools such as Tinderbox can help you think and work more effectively.

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]]> Michael Becker is the founder and CEO of Identity Praxis, a strategic advisory firm. He’s also a prolific communicator, having produced dozens of YouTube videos explaining how to use advanced knowledge management tools. In this conversation, we discuss Michael’s approach to knowledge work and how tools such as Tinderbox can help you think and work more effectively.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12233657 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0800 2521 107 full false Léonie Watson on Accessibility Léonie Watson on Accessibility Léonie Watson is an accessibility engineer, W3C director, technology writer, and speaker. She’s director at TetraLogical, a consultancy focused on accessibility for emerging and existing technologies. In this conversation, we focus on the role of accessibility in producing experiences that work better for everybody.

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]]> Léonie Watson is an accessibility engineer, W3C director, technology writer, and speaker. She’s director at TetraLogical, a consultancy focused on accessibility for emerging and existing technologies. In this conversation, we focus on the role of accessibility in producing experiences that work better for everybody.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12137393 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0800 2005 106 full false David Rose on SuperSight David Rose on SuperSight David Rose is an entrepreneur, MIT lecturer, author, and pioneer in ambient computing. Among other institutions, his work has been featured in MoMA, The New York Times, WIRED, The Economist, and The Daily Show. He’s the author of two books: Enchanted Objects and his latest, SuperSight, which is the subject of our conversation.

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]]> David Rose is an entrepreneur, MIT lecturer, author, and pioneer in ambient computing. Among other institutions, his work has been featured in MoMA, The New York Times, WIRED, The Economist, and The Daily Show. He’s the author of two books: Enchanted Objects and his latest, SuperSight, which is the subject of our conversation.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-12046204 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0800 2360 105 full false Marcia Bates on Search Systems Marcia Bates on Search Systems Marcia Bates is Professor Emerita in UCLA’s Department of Information Studies. Over the course of a long career in both consulting and academia, Dr. Bates produced seminal work in user-centered information system design. Her paper on “berrypicking” as a user search strategy has been widely cited and is considered a foundational text in the field. In this conversation, we discuss search systems.

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]]> Marcia Bates is Professor Emerita in UCLA’s Department of Information Studies. Over the course of a long career in both consulting and academia, Dr. Bates produced seminal work in user-centered information system design. Her paper on “berrypicking” as a user search strategy has been widely cited and is considered a foundational text in the field. In this conversation, we discuss search systems.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11959761 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0800 1865 104 full false Scott Jenson on Open Source UX Scott Jenson on Open Source UX Scott Jenson has done strategic UX design work for some of tech’s most important companies, including Apple and Google. Now he’s semi-retired and focused on improving the experience of using open source software. In this conversation, we talk about what’s different about open source, how design can make it better, and how designers can benefit from participating in open source projects.

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]]> Scott Jenson has done strategic UX design work for some of tech’s most important companies, including Apple and Google. Now he’s semi-retired and focused on improving the experience of using open source software. In this conversation, we talk about what’s different about open source, how design can make it better, and how designers can benefit from participating in open source projects.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11892231 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0800 2321 103 full false Amy Jiménez Márquez on Leading Information Architecture Amy Jiménez Márquez on Leading Information Architecture Amy Jiménez Márquez is Vice President of Experience Design at Zillow. Previously, she led design teams at Amazon and Compass. In this conversation, we focus on the role of information architecture in managing digital experiences at scale, with a particular focus on research and modeling.

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]]> Amy Jiménez Márquez is Vice President of Experience Design at Zillow. Previously, she led design teams at Amazon and Compass. In this conversation, we focus on the role of information architecture in managing digital experiences at scale, with a particular focus on research and modeling.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11809967 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0800 2208 102 full false Bram Wessel and Gary Carlson on The Information Layer Bram Wessel and Gary Carlson on The Information Layer Bram Wessel and Gary Carlson are the founders of Factor, an information architecture and experience design consultancy. In this conversation, we discuss their practice of helping organizations gain alignment by defining the information layer that underpins their digital systems.

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]]> Bram Wessel and Gary Carlson are the founders of Factor, an information architecture and experience design consultancy. In this conversation, we discuss their practice of helping organizations gain alignment by defining the information layer that underpins their digital systems.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11730170 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0800 2400 101 full false Listener Questions Listener Questions This is episode 100 of The Informed Life podcast. To celebrate, I decided to dedicate it to you, the show’s listeners. So today, I don’t have a guest. Instead, I will answer questions sent by listeners of the show.

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]]> This is episode 100 of The Informed Life podcast. To celebrate, I decided to dedicate it to you, the show’s listeners. So today, I don’t have a guest. Instead, I will answer questions sent by listeners of the show.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11639910 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0800 1178 100 full false Mark Bernstein on Tinderbox Mark Bernstein on Tinderbox Mark Bernstein is chief scientist of Eastgate Systems, Inc. He’s been writing hypertexts and developing hypertext authoring software since the late 1980s. Mark is the creator of Tinderbox and other tools for thinking that “harness the power of the link.” In this conversation, we discuss thinking through connected notes.


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]]> Mark Bernstein is chief scientist of Eastgate Systems, Inc. He’s been writing hypertexts and developing hypertext authoring software since the late 1980s. Mark is the creator of Tinderbox and other tools for thinking that “harness the power of the link.” In this conversation, we discuss thinking through connected notes.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11551390 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700 2359 99 full false Alice Albrecht on re:collect Alice Albrecht on re:collect Alice Albrecht is the founder and CEO of re:collect, a software tool that helps knowledge creators focus and connect. Alice’s background is in cognitive neuroscience and machine learning. In this conversation, we explore how tools for thought such as re:collect can help augment our thinking.


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]]> Alice Albrecht is the founder and CEO of re:collect, a software tool that helps knowledge creators focus and connect. Alice’s background is in cognitive neuroscience and machine learning. In this conversation, we explore how tools for thought such as re:collect can help augment our thinking.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11465544 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700 2329 98 full false Rob Ashton on the Science of Writing Rob Ashton on the Science of Writing Rob Ashton is a writer who focuses on the science of how the things we read and write influence what we think and do. Rob founded the global learning company Emphasis, and over the last six years, he’s focused on researching the science of reading and writing, ranging from cognitive and social neuroscience to behavioral and neuroeconomics. In this conversation, we discuss how science can make us more effective readers and writers.


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]]> Rob Ashton is a writer who focuses on the science of how the things we read and write influence what we think and do. Rob founded the global learning company Emphasis, and over the last six years, he’s focused on researching the science of reading and writing, ranging from cognitive and social neuroscience to behavioral and neuroeconomics. In this conversation, we discuss how science can make us more effective readers and writers.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11380532 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700 2439 97 full false Erin Malone on Pattern Libraries Erin Malone on Pattern Libraries Erin Malone is the Chair of the Interaction Design BFA Program at the California College of the Arts. In this conversation, we focus on Erin’s long trajectory with design pattern libraries, including her recent work with the Anti-Defamation League developing tools and best practices to fight online hate.

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]]> Erin Malone is the Chair of the Interaction Design BFA Program at the California College of the Arts. In this conversation, we focus on Erin’s long trajectory with design pattern libraries, including her recent work with the Anti-Defamation League developing tools and best practices to fight online hate.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11299224 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700 2062 96 full false Natalie Marie Dunbar on Scaling Content Strategy Natalie Marie Dunbar on Scaling Content Strategy Natalie Marie Dunbar is a senior manager of content design at Walmart. She’s the author of From Solo to Scaled: Building a Sustainable Content Strategy Practice. In this conversation, we discuss content strategy, how it might differ from information architecture, and how to stand up a content strategy practice.

Natalie has asked me to let you know that rosenfeldmedia.com has a promo code for The Informed Life listeners. The code is INFORMEDLIFESTS, and it’s good for 20% off the purchase of any Rosenfeld Media book until December 31, 2022.


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]]> Natalie Marie Dunbar is a senior manager of content design at Walmart. She’s the author of From Solo to Scaled: Building a Sustainable Content Strategy Practice. In this conversation, we discuss content strategy, how it might differ from information architecture, and how to stand up a content strategy practice.

Natalie has asked me to let you know that rosenfeldmedia.com has a promo code for The Informed Life listeners. The code is INFORMEDLIFESTS, and it’s good for 20% off the purchase of any Rosenfeld Media book until December 31, 2022.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11216514 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700 2365 95 full false Howard Rheingold on Tools for Thought Howard Rheingold on Tools for Thought Howard Rheingold is an eminent author, maker, and educator. His work has explored and defined key aspects of digital culture, including the use of computers as tools for mind augmentation, virtual communities, and social media literacy. 

In this conversation, we discuss computers as extensions for our minds, Douglas Engelbart’s unfinished revolution, basic literacies for interacting in information environments, and the resurgence of Tools for Thought.

Photo by Joi Ito (CC BY 2.0)

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]]> Howard Rheingold is an eminent author, maker, and educator. His work has explored and defined key aspects of digital culture, including the use of computers as tools for mind augmentation, virtual communities, and social media literacy. 

In this conversation, we discuss computers as extensions for our minds, Douglas Engelbart’s unfinished revolution, basic literacies for interacting in information environments, and the resurgence of Tools for Thought.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11134922 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1842 94 full false Lorenzo Bernaschina on Gems Notes Lorenzo Bernaschina on Gems Notes Lorenzo Bernaschina is the developer of Gems Notes, a note-taking tool that uses artificial intelligence to find relationships between ideas. In this conversation, we talk about smart note-taking and how technology might be used to extend rather than replace human intelligence.

Update 2022-08-14: This episode was edited at the guest’s request.

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]]> Lorenzo Bernaschina is the developer of Gems Notes, a note-taking tool that uses artificial intelligence to find relationships between ideas. In this conversation, we talk about smart note-taking and how technology might be used to extend rather than replace human intelligence.

Update 2022-08-14: This episode was edited at the guest’s request.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-11055897 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1767 93 full false Steve Portigal on Research Skills Steve Portigal on Research Skills Steve Portigal is a consultant who helps organizations build more mature user research practices. He’s the author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries: User Research War Stories. He’s also the host of the Dollar to Donuts podcast about research leadership. In this conversation, we discuss the skills required for conducting successful interviews with users.

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]]> Steve Portigal is a consultant who helps organizations build more mature user research practices. He’s the author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries: User Research War Stories. He’s also the host of the Dollar to Donuts podcast about research leadership. In this conversation, we discuss the skills required for conducting successful interviews with users.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10974037 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0700 2013 92 full false Daniel Stillman on Conversation Design Daniel Stillman on Conversation Design Daniel Stillman is a conversation designer and coach. He’s the host of The Conversation Factory podcast and author of Good Talk: How to Design Conversations That Matter.

This is a special episode of The Informed Life: it’s the first recorded in person, while Daniel and I attended and taught at UX Lisbon in May of 2022. Fittingly, it’s an experiment: a freeform, less produced conversation about how we converse. In some cases, this results in less context than you may expect. In particular, you’ll hear references to the names of other speakers at the conference. I’ve included links to their profiles in the show notes.


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]]> Daniel Stillman is a conversation designer and coach. He’s the host of The Conversation Factory podcast and author of Good Talk: How to Design Conversations That Matter.

This is a special episode of The Informed Life: it’s the first recorded in person, while Daniel and I attended and taught at UX Lisbon in May of 2022. Fittingly, it’s an experiment: a freeform, less produced conversation about how we converse. In some cases, this results in less context than you may expect. In particular, you’ll hear references to the names of other speakers at the conference. I’ve included links to their profiles in the show notes.


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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10896948 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700 3020 91 full false Mike Rohde on Sketchnote Thinking Mike Rohde on Sketchnote Thinking Mike Rohde is a designer, teacher, and illustrator — but you’re more likely familiar with his work in sketchnoting. Mike is the author of The Sketchnote Handbook, which popularized the practice, and the founder of the Sketchnote Army, a showcase of sketchnoters and their work. He’s been described as “one of the leaders of the visual thinking revolution.” In this conversation, we discuss how Mike’s approach to visual note-taking has influenced his work.

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]]> Mike Rohde is a designer, teacher, and illustrator — but you’re more likely familiar with his work in sketchnoting. Mike is the author of The Sketchnote Handbook, which popularized the practice, and the founder of the Sketchnote Army, a showcase of sketchnoters and their work. He’s been described as “one of the leaders of the visual thinking revolution.” In this conversation, we discuss how Mike’s approach to visual note-taking has influenced his work.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10810202 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2031 90 full false Kat King on Notes for Learning Kat King on Notes for Learning Kat King is an information architect who’s “interested in information and how we figure things out.” She replied to one of my Twitter threads about note-taking, and I was intrigued by her approach. I recently saw Kat give a thoughtful presentation at the IA Conference and wanted to find out how she uses notes to learn and teach. So, this conversation focuses on note-taking as a means of learning.

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]]> Kat King is an information architect who’s “interested in information and how we figure things out.” She replied to one of my Twitter threads about note-taking, and I was intrigued by her approach. I recently saw Kat give a thoughtful presentation at the IA Conference and wanted to find out how she uses notes to learn and teach. So, this conversation focuses on note-taking as a means of learning.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10739037 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1795 89 full false Sam Ladner on Managing Research Knowledge Sam Ladner on Managing Research Knowledge Sam Ladner is a sociologist, UX researcher, and student of productivity and the nature of work. She’s been a researcher at Amazon and Microsoft, and is currently Senior Principal Researcher at Workday. Sam is the author of two books on research, Practical Ethnography and Mixed Methods. In this conversation, we discuss sociology and ethnography in the context of organizations and how to manage the knowledge generated by research.

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]]> Sam Ladner is a sociologist, UX researcher, and student of productivity and the nature of work. She’s been a researcher at Amazon and Microsoft, and is currently Senior Principal Researcher at Workday. Sam is the author of two books on research, Practical Ethnography and Mixed Methods. In this conversation, we discuss sociology and ethnography in the context of organizations and how to manage the knowledge generated by research.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10660665 Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1907 88 full false Austin Govella on the IA of Note-taking Austin Govella on the IA of Note-taking Austin Govella is a user experience design lead at Avanade, a global professional services company. He’s the author of Collaborative Product Design and co-author of the second edition of Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web. In this conversation, we focus on Austin’s note-taking system and its relation to his work in UX design and information architecture.

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]]> Austin Govella is a user experience design lead at Avanade, a global professional services company. He’s the author of Collaborative Product Design and co-author of the second edition of Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web. In this conversation, we focus on Austin’s note-taking system and its relation to his work in UX design and information architecture.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10579463 Sun, 08 May 2022 07:00:00 -0700 2209 87 full false Veronica Erb on Annotating Books Veronica Erb on Annotating Books Veronica Erb is the author of Finding Out, an email newsletter for people who do and use UX research. Previously, she led UX research at NPR and consulted with a variety of companies. In this conversation, we discuss Veronica’s reading and note-taking practices.

Since we recorded this, Veronica published a post with photos and screenshots of her notes. The link is in the show notes, in case you want to see what she's talking about.

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]]> Veronica Erb is the author of Finding Out, an email newsletter for people who do and use UX research. Previously, she led UX research at NPR and consulted with a variety of companies. In this conversation, we discuss Veronica’s reading and note-taking practices.

Since we recorded this, Veronica published a post with photos and screenshots of her notes. The link is in the show notes, in case you want to see what she's talking about.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10492783 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2471 86 full false Dorian Taylor on Christopher Alexander Dorian Taylor on Christopher Alexander Dorian Taylor is a consulting designer. He’s been influenced by the work of the architect and design theorist Christopher Alexander, who died in March. In this conversation, we discuss Alexander’s influence on the design of built environments and software.

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]]> Dorian Taylor is a consulting designer. He’s been influenced by the work of the architect and design theorist Christopher Alexander, who died in March. In this conversation, we discuss Alexander’s influence on the design of built environments and software.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10411235 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0700 2180 85 full false Laura Yarrow on Trusted Agitators Laura Yarrow on Trusted Agitators Laura Yarrow is Head of Design for HM Land Registry in the UK. She’s also a public speaker and educator. In this conversation, we talk about how designers can increase their effectiveness in organizations by becoming trusted agitators.

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]]> Laura Yarrow is Head of Design for HM Land Registry in the UK. She’s also a public speaker and educator. In this conversation, we talk about how designers can increase their effectiveness in organizations by becoming trusted agitators.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10325426 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2025 84 full false Oliver Caviglioli on Graphic Organizers Oliver Caviglioli on Graphic Organizers Oliver Caviglioli is a former headteacher of a special needs school. Now, he’s an information designer and author of several books about education. His latest book, Organise Ideas, which he co-authored with David Goodwin, explains the practice and science behind using graphic organizers to teach and learn.

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]]> Oliver Caviglioli is a former headteacher of a special needs school. Now, he’s an information designer and author of several books about education. His latest book, Organise Ideas, which he co-authored with David Goodwin, explains the practice and science behind using graphic organizers to teach and learn.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10240475 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700 2331 83 full false Indi Young on Time to Listen Indi Young on Time to Listen Indi Young is a researcher who coaches, writes, and teaches about inclusive product strategy. She was one of the founders of the pioneering UX agency Adaptive Path. Indi wrote two influential books: Mental Models and Practical Empathy. Now she has a new book, called Time to Listen, which is the focus of our conversation today.

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]]> Indi Young is a researcher who coaches, writes, and teaches about inclusive product strategy. She was one of the founders of the pioneering UX agency Adaptive Path. Indi wrote two influential books: Mental Models and Practical Empathy. Now she has a new book, called Time to Listen, which is the focus of our conversation today.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10151268 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800 2170 82 full false Peter Bogaards on a UX Canon Peter Bogaards on a UX Canon Peter Bogaards is an evangelist, educator, and coach at Informaat experience design. Peter has shared design knowledge via his InfoDesign blog since 1997. In this conversation, we discuss his recently proposed canon on UX.

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]]> Peter Bogaards is an evangelist, educator, and coach at Informaat experience design. Peter has shared design knowledge via his InfoDesign blog since 1997. In this conversation, we discuss his recently proposed canon on UX.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-10065399 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800 1772 81 full false Madonnalisa Chan on Notes for Living Madonnalisa Chan on Notes for Living Madonnalisa Chan is director of product management, taxonomy, and content services at Salesforce. I’ve known Lisa for a long time and admire her work as a taxonomist. But this conversation doesn’t focus on her work; instead, we discuss how she uses physical notes to manage her personal life.

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]]> Madonnalisa Chan is director of product management, taxonomy, and content services at Salesforce. I’ve known Lisa for a long time and admire her work as a taxonomist. But this conversation doesn’t focus on her work; instead, we discuss how she uses physical notes to manage her personal life.

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]]> Jorge Arango Buzzsprout-9974188 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800 1899 80 full false Boon Yew Chew on Roam Boon Yew Chew on Roam Boon Yew Chew is a strategic designer at Elsevier and a leader in IxDA, the Interaction Design Association. In this conversation, we delve into Roam Research, which Boon uses to take notes and tame “an ever-evolving multi-dimensional beast of knowledge.”

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]]> Boon Yew Chew is a strategic designer at Elsevier and a leader in IxDA, the Interaction Design Association. In this conversation, we delve into Roam Research, which Boon uses to take notes and tame “an ever-evolving multi-dimensional beast of knowledge.”

If you’re enjoying the show, please rate or review it in Apple’s Podcasts directory:

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]]> Jorge Arango 52280541-d198-4335-ba83-e52ed241b0b0 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:53:54 -0800 1814 design,tft,notetaking,pkm,toolsforthought 79 full false Dan Klyn on the BASIC Framework Dan Klyn on the BASIC Framework Dan Klyn is co-founder of The Understanding Group, an information architecture consultancy based in Michigan. Dan has also created useful and influential IA frameworks, and in this conversation, we focus on his latest: the BASIC framework.

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]]> Dan Klyn is co-founder of The Understanding Group, an information architecture consultancy based in Michigan. Dan has also created useful and influential IA frameworks, and in this conversation, we focus on his latest: the BASIC framework.

If you’re enjoying the show, please rate or review it in Apple’s Podcasts directory:

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]]> Jorge Arango 4935199a-73fa-4381-b877-281f8b001dbf Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:00:40 -0800 2150 design,architecture 78 full false Year in Review Year in Review In observance of the winter holidays, this episode doesn’t feature a guest interview. Instead, I reflect on five themes that emerged in the diverse conversations we hosted on the podcast during 2021. I wish you and yours happy holidays!

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]]> In observance of the winter holidays, this episode doesn’t feature a guest interview. Instead, I reflect on five themes that emerged in the diverse conversations we hosted on the podcast during 2021. I wish you and yours happy holidays!

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]]> Jorge Arango 4a0327ab-1649-4678-921a-3dacc99901a8 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:32:03 -0800 2889 77 full false Dan Brown on IA Lenses Dan Brown on IA Lenses Dan Brown is the co-founder of UX design studio EightShapes. He’s also the author of Communicating Design, Designing Together, and Practical Design Discovery. In this conversation, we focus on Dan’s Information Architecture Lenses, a set of cards that help designers interrogate IA decisions.

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]]> Dan Brown is the co-founder of UX design studio EightShapes. He’s also the author of Communicating Design, Designing Together, and Practical Design Discovery. In this conversation, we focus on Dan’s Information Architecture Lenses, a set of cards that help designers interrogate IA decisions.

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]]> Jorge Arango ab644c27-a82f-49f2-bc56-cdc3f0d27a84 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:42:03 -0800 1880 design,ux 76 full false Hans Krueger on the Cycle of Emotions Hans Krueger on the Cycle of Emotions Hans Krueger is co-founder of the international design consultancy MetaDesign. He also co-founded another design consultancy, FutureDraft, where we worked together for several years. In this conversation, we discuss Hans’s trajectory and how ancient teachings have helped him better understand his emotions.

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]]> Hans Krueger is co-founder of the international design consultancy MetaDesign. He also co-founded another design consultancy, FutureDraft, where we worked together for several years. In this conversation, we discuss Hans’s trajectory and how ancient teachings have helped him better understand his emotions.

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]]> Jorge Arango 8dcdad0c-2fdd-4da5-91a3-9f11b57a9fd5 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:32:01 -0800 2072 design,buddhism,emotions 75 full false Annie Murphy Paul on The Extended Mind Annie Murphy Paul on The Extended Mind Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Slate, Time magazine, The Best American Science Writing, and other publications.

Our conversation focuses on the subject of her latest book, The Extended Mind, which is about how human cognition relies on our bodies, other people, and the material world. I loved this book and was thrilled to ask Annie about how this line of thinking plays out in the context of our heavily digitized lives.

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]]> Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Slate, Time magazine, The Best American Science Writing, and other publications.

Our conversation focuses on the subject of her latest book, The Extended Mind, which is about how human cognition relies on our bodies, other people, and the material world. I loved this book and was thrilled to ask Annie about how this line of thinking plays out in the context of our heavily digitized lives.

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]]> Jorge Arango 5d2efb98-ec8f-4857-bd0b-bfca27955a27 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 07:27:41 -0800 2013 science,design,cognition 74 full false Patrick Tanguay on Newsletter Curation Patrick Tanguay on Newsletter Curation Patrick Tanguay is a self-described "generalist, synthesist, and curator of eclectic ideas." His weekly newsletter, Sentiers, surfaces deep posts about highly relevant topics and provides insightful commentary and ideas. In this conversation, we discuss the tools and methods that enable his curation and sharing process.

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]]> Patrick Tanguay is a self-described "generalist, synthesist, and curator of eclectic ideas." His weekly newsletter, Sentiers, surfaces deep posts about highly relevant topics and provides insightful commentary and ideas. In this conversation, we discuss the tools and methods that enable his curation and sharing process.

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]]> Jorge Arango e24152f7-4787-4c85-bfef-03fb13ebe8de Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0700 1755 newsletter,notetaking,digitalgarden 73 full false Nathan Shedroff on Foodicons Nathan Shedroff on Foodicons Nathan Shedroff is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and a colleague at the California College of the Arts, where we both teach in the graduate interaction design program. Nathan has worked for a long time on driving innovation and sustainability through design. This conversation focuses on his latest project: Foodicons, which is creating a shared, open-source, and royalty-free iconographic language of food.

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]]> Nathan Shedroff is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and a colleague at the California College of the Arts, where we both teach in the graduate interaction design program. Nathan has worked for a long time on driving innovation and sustainability through design. This conversation focuses on his latest project: Foodicons, which is creating a shared, open-source, and royalty-free iconographic language of food.

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]]> Jorge Arango 35d1edf3-a24a-46a1-b570-c91ffe667684 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 08:39:12 -0700 1860 design,food,icons,opensource,crowdsourcing 72 full false Sunni Brown on Deep Self Design Sunni Brown on Deep Self Design Sunni Brown is a social entrepreneur who uses visual literacy, design thinking, and visual facilitation to solve complex problems. She's the author of The Doodle Revolution and co-author of Gamestorming.

In this conversation, we discuss Sunni's current area of focus, which uses Zen Buddhism and design thinking to help individuals craft a more fulfilling and engaged life.

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]]> Sunni Brown is a social entrepreneur who uses visual literacy, design thinking, and visual facilitation to solve complex problems. She's the author of The Doodle Revolution and co-author of Gamestorming.

In this conversation, we discuss Sunni's current area of focus, which uses Zen Buddhism and design thinking to help individuals craft a more fulfilling and engaged life.

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]]> Jorge Arango 217e3937-ef3c-4bc3-90da-5346fee63a12 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:30:47 -0700 1876 design,buddhism,author,mindfulness 71 full false Karl Fast on Interactionism, part 2 Karl Fast on Interactionism, part 2 Karl Fast is an independent scholar, information architect, and futurist. He's the co-author of Figure It Out: Getting From Information to Understanding. This is the second half of a two-part conversation about interaction and embodiment. If you haven't done so already, please listen to part 1 before listening to this episode.

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]]> Karl Fast is an independent scholar, information architect, and futurist. He's the co-author of Figure It Out: Getting From Information to Understanding. This is the second half of a two-part conversation about interaction and embodiment. If you haven't done so already, please listen to part 1 before listening to this episode.

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]]> Jorge Arango fbaef433-9282-4594-93da-f5c8db7cb2ac Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:12:15 -0700 2169 design,embodiment,interactiondesign,cognitivescience 70 full false Karl Fast on Interactionism, part 1 Karl Fast on Interactionism, part 1 Karl Fast is an independent scholar, information architect, and futurist. He's the co-author of Figure It Out: Getting From Information to Understanding alongside Stephen Anderson, who was featured in  episode 39 of the show. In this conversation, Karl tells us about what interaction designers can learn from cognitive science. We had a lot to discuss, so this episode is the first of two on the subject.

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]]> Karl Fast is an independent scholar, information architect, and futurist. He's the co-author of Figure It Out: Getting From Information to Understanding alongside Stephen Anderson, who was featured in  episode 39 of the show. In this conversation, Karl tells us about what interaction designers can learn from cognitive science. We had a lot to discuss, so this episode is the first of two on the subject.

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]]> Jorge Arango 3c9c0057-c64a-406e-a9d7-63a84d5e6ca1 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:47:28 -0700 1957 design,cognition 69 full false Mags Hanley on Career Architecture Mags Hanley on Career Architecture In this conversation, we discuss Career Architecture, the focus of her current coaching work and subject of her upcoming book.

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]]> In this conversation, we discuss Career Architecture, the focus of her current coaching work and subject of her upcoming book.

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]]> Jorge Arango 91ab3fc6-0a1e-407f-9c31-c991e176d843 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700 1821 68 full false Listener questions Listener questions No guest in this episode. Instead, I answer listener questions. If you have a question you'd like me to address on the show, please email me at live@theinformed.life or tweet to @informed_life.

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]]> No guest in this episode. Instead, I answer listener questions. If you have a question you'd like me to address on the show, please email me at live@theinformed.life or tweet to @informed_life.

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]]> Jorge Arango e535314d-0660-45ae-91db-c603f1162257 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700 1710 design 67 full false Jim Kalbach on Jobs to Be Done Jim Kalbach on Jobs to Be Done Jim Kalbach is the chief evangelist at MURAL, a leading provider of online visual collaboration software. He's the author of Designing Web Navigation (O'Reilly, 2007), Mapping Experiences (O'Reilly, 2016), and his latest, The Jobs to Be Done Playbook (Rosenfeld, 2020). In this conversation, we dive into Jobs to Be Done, how it relates to design, and how jobs can create an “out of body experience” for organizations.

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]]> Jim Kalbach is the chief evangelist at MURAL, a leading provider of online visual collaboration software. He's the author of Designing Web Navigation (O'Reilly, 2007), Mapping Experiences (O'Reilly, 2016), and his latest, The Jobs to Be Done Playbook (Rosenfeld, 2020). In this conversation, we dive into Jobs to Be Done, how it relates to design, and how jobs can create an “out of body experience” for organizations.

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]]> Jorge Arango 1fb9d6eb-9962-4534-9ec6-0cc497464b94 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:40:18 -0700 1897 66 full false Udhaya Kumar Padmanabhan on India Udhaya Kumar Padmanabhan on India Udhaya Kumar Padmanabhan is a Global Strategic Design Director at Designit, an international strategic design consultancy. He is based in Bangalore, and in this conversation we talk about challenges and opportunities inherent in designing information systems for the Indian market.

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]]> Udhaya Kumar Padmanabhan is a Global Strategic Design Director at Designit, an international strategic design consultancy. He is based in Bangalore, and in this conversation we talk about challenges and opportunities inherent in designing information systems for the Indian market.

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]]> Jorge Arango 718256bc-25fc-4924-852d-024c5dd8d2c8 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700 2036 design,India,ux 65 full false Sarah Barrett on Architectural Scale Sarah Barrett on Architectural Scale Sarah Barrett is a principal IA Manager at Microsoft. She's been writing compellingly about information architecture in Medium, and in this conversation, we focus on her most recent posts, which deal with how architectural scale affects our perception of information environments.

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]]> Sarah Barrett is a principal IA Manager at Microsoft. She's been writing compellingly about information architecture in Medium, and in this conversation, we focus on her most recent posts, which deal with how architectural scale affects our perception of information environments.

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]]> Jorge Arango 5c4b9f89-607d-4da7-a52a-40cd081b9550 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:30:00 -0700 1918 design,Microsoft,ux 64 full false Sophia Prater on Object Oriented UX Sophia Prater on Object Oriented UX Sophia Prater is a UX design consultant and chief evangelist of object oriented UX, a methodology that helps teams tackle complex design challenges. In this conversation, we discuss OOUX and how it differs from other methodologies.

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]]> Sophia Prater is a UX design consultant and chief evangelist of object oriented UX, a methodology that helps teams tackle complex design challenges. In this conversation, we discuss OOUX and how it differs from other methodologies.

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]]> Jorge Arango fb8ab870-8947-4e8f-a817-c8d738f4721c Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:14:25 -0700 2235 design,Systems,consulting 63 full false Alla Weinberg on Work Culture Alla Weinberg on Work Culture Alla Weinberg helps teams and organizations improve the quality of relationships at work. She has a background in design, but now calls herself a ‘work relationship expert.’ In this conversation, we discuss her new book, A Culture of Safety, and how teams can create environments that allow people to do their best work together.

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]]> Alla Weinberg helps teams and organizations improve the quality of relationships at work. She has a background in design, but now calls herself a ‘work relationship expert.’ In this conversation, we discuss her new book, A Culture of Safety, and how teams can create environments that allow people to do their best work together.

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]]> Jorge Arango b2869e68-b33b-4eb3-8273-86d774e63db9 Sun, 23 May 2021 10:07:08 -0700 1779 coach,workplace,safety,consultant 62 full false Jeff Sussna on Customer Value Charting Jeff Sussna on Customer Value Charting Jeff Sussna is a consultant and author specialized in helping organizations deliver software more effectively. This is Jeff’s second appearance on the show. In this conversation, he tells us about Customer Value Charting, a visual tool that helps teams balance strategy and agility.

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]]> Jeff Sussna is a consultant and author specialized in helping organizations deliver software more effectively. This is Jeff’s second appearance on the show. In this conversation, he tells us about Customer Value Charting, a visual tool that helps teams balance strategy and agility.

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]]> Jorge Arango 53c89aec-1032-4a1e-b5e8-280651d80b42 Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 -0700 2224 agile,consultant,devops 61 full false Kat Vellos on Friendship Kat Vellos on Friendship Kat Vellos on Friendship

Kat Vellos uses her background in experience design to empower people to learn, grow, and thrive. She’s written two books on adult friendship, We Should Get Together and Connected from Afar. In this conversation, we discuss the importance and challenges of making friends, especially during this time of ‘social distancing.’

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]]> Kat Vellos on Friendship

Kat Vellos uses her background in experience design to empower people to learn, grow, and thrive. She’s written two books on adult friendship, We Should Get Together and Connected from Afar. In this conversation, we discuss the importance and challenges of making friends, especially during this time of ‘social distancing.’

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]]> Jorge Arango 302c99c9-71aa-4f1b-aaa5-fc631b7fd642 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:38:51 -0700 1591 friendship 60 full false Matt LeMay on One Page / One Hour Matt LeMay on One Page / One Hour Matt LeMay is a product management consultant and author. He’s a co-founder and partner at Sudden Compass, which helps companies reconnect with their customers and helps teams focus on addressing human needs. He’s the author of Agile for Everybody and Product Management in Practice. In this conversation, Matt shares with us One Page / One Hour, his pledge to make project collaboration more agile.

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]]> Matt LeMay is a product management consultant and author. He’s a co-founder and partner at Sudden Compass, which helps companies reconnect with their customers and helps teams focus on addressing human needs. He’s the author of Agile for Everybody and Product Management in Practice. In this conversation, Matt shares with us One Page / One Hour, his pledge to make project collaboration more agile.

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]]> Jorge Arango 317fe25c-422a-4f1e-8914-d304aa9e9923 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:20:00 -0700 1564 agile,collaboration,consultant,productmanagement 59 full false Jesse James Garrett on Leadership and Information Architecture Jesse James Garrett on Leadership and Information Architecture Jesse James Garret is a renowned leader in the user experience design field. He’s a co-founder of the influential UX consultancy Adaptive Path and author of The Elements of User Experience. These days, Jesse coaches UX design leaders. In this conversation, we discuss the relationship between leadership and information architecture.

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]]> Jesse James Garret is a renowned leader in the user experience design field. He’s a co-founder of the influential UX consultancy Adaptive Path and author of The Elements of User Experience. These days, Jesse coaches UX design leaders. In this conversation, we discuss the relationship between leadership and information architecture.

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]]> Jorge Arango 31b669b3-9545-41d8-a033-49319c6d5b3f Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:16:14 -0700 1754 58 full false Ben Mosior on Wardley Maps Ben Mosior on Wardley Maps In his consulting practice, Ben Mosior teaches Wardley Mapping, a tool for visualizing strategic intent. In this conversation, we dive into Wardley Maps: what they are and how they can help us make better strategic decisions. 

 

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The Phoenix Project by Kevin Behr

Leading Edge Forum

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The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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]]> In his consulting practice, Ben Mosior teaches Wardley Mapping, a tool for visualizing strategic intent. In this conversation, we dive into Wardley Maps: what they are and how they can help us make better strategic decisions. 

 

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Learn Wardley Mapping

@HiredThought on Twitter

The Phoenix Project by Kevin Behr

Leading Edge Forum

Wardley maps: Topographical intelligence in business by Simon Wardley

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

How to Read a Wardley Map video

 

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]]> Jorge Arango fef04e23-13e4-46dd-b51b-0e60a649ffd2 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:17:23 -0800 2027 strategy,consulting,systemsthinking,diagramming 57 full false Margot Bloomstein on Trust Margot Bloomstein on Trust Margot Bloomstein is the principal of Appropriate, Inc., a brand and content strategy consultancy. Over a twenty year career, she has consulted in a wide range of industries. Margot is the author of Content Strategy at Work and of a new book, Trustworthy: How the Smartest Brands Beat Cynicism and Bridge the Trust Gap, which is the subject of our conversation today.

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]]> Margot Bloomstein is the principal of Appropriate, Inc., a brand and content strategy consultancy. Over a twenty year career, she has consulted in a wide range of industries. Margot is the author of Content Strategy at Work and of a new book, Trustworthy: How the Smartest Brands Beat Cynicism and Bridge the Trust Gap, which is the subject of our conversation today.

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]]> Jorge Arango 2d5b6e13-5de4-4e85-8cde-1b4fc7e77cd2 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 07:27:39 -0800 1918 Content,consulting,brand,Trust 56 full false Hà Phan on Product Leadership Hà Phan on Product Leadership Hà Phan is the Director of Discovery for Pluralsight, an e-learning platform. Before becoming a product leader, she was a principal UX designer at GoPro. In this conversation, we discuss Hà’s journey from UX design to product leadership.

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]]> Hà Phan is the Director of Discovery for Pluralsight, an e-learning platform. Before becoming a product leader, she was a principal UX designer at GoPro. In this conversation, we discuss Hà’s journey from UX design to product leadership.

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]]> Jorge Arango 905facd2-3fa0-4817-a42d-d5035acc9452 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:02:24 -0800 1630 design,leadership,Product 55 full false Kourosh Dini on DEVONthink Kourosh Dini on DEVONthink Kourosh Dini is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and productivity expert. He is the author of an excellent book on how to take smart notes using DEVONthink, a personal information management tool. In this conversation, we discuss smart note-taking and how DEVONthink can help us work more effectively.

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]]> Kourosh Dini is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and productivity expert. He is the author of an excellent book on how to take smart notes using DEVONthink, a personal information management tool. In this conversation, we discuss smart note-taking and how DEVONthink can help us work more effectively.

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]]> Jorge Arango 20f7c944-7816-4501-9e77-cf95491dd752 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:15:26 -0800 1849 productivity,notetaking 54 full false Jason Ulaszek on Healing Social Rifts Jason Ulaszek on Healing Social Rifts Jason Ulaszek is an experience designer, activist, entrepreneur, and educator. He is the founder of Inzovu, a design collective, and UX for Good, a nonprofit that aims to provide elegant solutions to messy problems. In this conversation, we discuss Jason's work on just such a problem: helping Rwandans heal after their 1994 genocide.

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]]> Jason Ulaszek is an experience designer, activist, entrepreneur, and educator. He is the founder of Inzovu, a design collective, and UX for Good, a nonprofit that aims to provide elegant solutions to messy problems. In this conversation, we discuss Jason's work on just such a problem: helping Rwandans heal after their 1994 genocide.

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]]> Jorge Arango 9c08fd94-5f85-4b72-9cb2-ff60eda134f0 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:09:12 -0800 2039 design,society,ux 53 full false Grace Lau on Information Architecture Events Grace Lau on Information Architecture Events Grace Lau is an information architect and user experience designer based in the Greater Los Angeles area. She’s the co-president of World IA Day and one of the program chairs of the 2021 IA Conference. In this conversation, we discuss those professional community events, and why you should participate.

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]]> Grace Lau is an information architect and user experience designer based in the Greater Los Angeles area. She’s the co-president of World IA Day and one of the program chairs of the 2021 IA Conference. In this conversation, we discuss those professional community events, and why you should participate.

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]]> Jorge Arango 3a6d5cce-4b91-4ed7-8914-3789dd3a98a0 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:00:09 -0800 1674 designmeetupux 52 full false Cheryl Platz on Multimodality Cheryl Platz on Multimodality Cheryl Platz is an accomplished interaction designer who has designed multimodal experiences for Amazon, Microsoft, the Walt Disney Company and more. The focus of our conversation is her new book on the subject, Design Beyond Devices.

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]]> Cheryl Platz is an accomplished interaction designer who has designed multimodal experiences for Amazon, Microsoft, the Walt Disney Company and more. The focus of our conversation is her new book on the subject, Design Beyond Devices.

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]]> Jorge Arango b88c0ade-9537-47d8-9a1c-c0da5aed974a Sun, 20 Dec 2020 07:31:36 -0800 2036 author,designer 51 full false Brian Breslin on Building Community Brian Breslin on Building Community My guest today is Brian Breslin. Brian is a tech entrepreneur, educator, and community builder based in Miami. He’s the director of The Launch Pad, the entrepreneurship center at the University of Miami, and founder of Refresh Miami, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing South Florida’s tech and startup ecosystem. In this conversation, we focus on community-building, especially during this time when geographic boundaries are becoming blurred.

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]]> My guest today is Brian Breslin. Brian is a tech entrepreneur, educator, and community builder based in Miami. He’s the director of The Launch Pad, the entrepreneurship center at the University of Miami, and founder of Refresh Miami, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing South Florida’s tech and startup ecosystem. In this conversation, we focus on community-building, especially during this time when geographic boundaries are becoming blurred.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=1017 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 07:55:54 -0800 1710 50 full false Phillip Hunter on Design for Conversation Phillip Hunter on Design for Conversation My guest today is Phillip Hunter. Phillip is a strategy and innovation consultant focused on conversational systems. He has a long trajectory working on such systems; among other roles, he was head of user experience for Amazon Alexa Skills. In this conversation, we focus on conversation itself, and how to design systems that converse.

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]]> My guest today is Phillip Hunter. Phillip is a strategy and innovation consultant focused on conversational systems. He has a long trajectory working on such systems; among other roles, he was head of user experience for Amazon Alexa Skills. In this conversation, we focus on conversation itself, and how to design systems that converse.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=1004 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 07:12:31 -0800 2056 49 full false Caroline Crampton on Curation Caroline Crampton on Curation My guest today is Caroline Crampton. Caroline is a freelance writer and podcaster. Among other things, she edits The Listener, a daily newsletter that curates the best podcasts. In this conversation, we focus on Caroline’s curation workflow.

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]]> My guest today is Caroline Crampton. Caroline is a freelance writer and podcaster. Among other things, she edits The Listener, a daily newsletter that curates the best podcasts. In this conversation, we focus on Caroline’s curation workflow.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=986 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 09:38:02 -0800 1922 48 full false Peter Morville on Emancipating Information Architecture Peter Morville on Emancipating Information Architecture My guest today is Peter Morville. Peter is a pioneer in the discipline of information architecture. Among many other distinctions, he co-authored with Lou Rosenfeld Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. This is Peter’s second appearance on The Informed Life podcast. I asked him back because I wanted to learn more about his recent call for practitioners to emancipate information architecture.

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]]> My guest today is Peter Morville. Peter is a pioneer in the discipline of information architecture. Among many other distinctions, he co-authored with Lou Rosenfeld Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. This is Peter’s second appearance on The Informed Life podcast. I asked him back because I wanted to learn more about his recent call for practitioners to emancipate information architecture.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=972 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 08:54:36 -0700 1856 47 full false Jeff Johnson on Design for Aging Jeff Johnson on Design for Aging My guest today is Dr. Jeff Johnson. Jeff has been applying his background in psychology towards designing better human-computer interfaces for over forty years. He teaches computer science at The University of San Francisco, and has written several influential books on UI design. Among these, he co-authored with Kate Finn Desiging User Interfaces for an Aging Population, which is the focus of this conversation.

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]]> My guest today is Dr. Jeff Johnson. Jeff has been applying his background in psychology towards designing better human-computer interfaces for over forty years. He teaches computer science at The University of San Francisco, and has written several influential books on UI design. Among these, he co-authored with Kate Finn Desiging User Interfaces for an Aging Population, which is the focus of this conversation.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=933 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:50:01 -0700 1981 46 full false Tanya Rabourn on Ethnography Tanya Rabourn on Ethnography My guest today is Tanya Rabourn. Tanya is a design strategist and researcher based in Dubai. Her focus is on service innovation for social impact. In this conversation, we discuss the role of ethnographic research in understanding the people and cultures served by design.

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]]> My guest today is Tanya Rabourn. Tanya is a design strategist and researcher based in Dubai. Her focus is on service innovation for social impact. In this conversation, we discuss the role of ethnographic research in understanding the people and cultures served by design.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=915 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:16:54 -0700 1897 45 full false Alexis Lloyd on the Granularity of Media Alexis Lloyd on the Granularity of Media My guest today is Alexis Lloyd. Alexis is VP of Product Design at Medium and co-founder of Ethical Futures Lab. Previously, she led design and innovation work at The New York Times, Axios, and Automattic. Alexis has been thinking about the future of media for a long time. In this conversation, we focus on the evolving ways we consume and produce media.

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]]> My guest today is Alexis Lloyd. Alexis is VP of Product Design at Medium and co-founder of Ethical Futures Lab. Previously, she led design and innovation work at The New York Times, Axios, and Automattic. Alexis has been thinking about the future of media for a long time. In this conversation, we focus on the evolving ways we consume and produce media.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=898 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:08:02 -0700 1827 44 full false Rob Haisfield on Roam Rob Haisfield on Roam My guest today is Rob Haisfield. Rob is a behavioral product strategy and gamification consultant. He’s also an expert user of Roam, “a note-taking tool for networked thought.” In this conversation, we talk about Roam — what it is and how it can help you think more effectively.

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]]> My guest today is Rob Haisfield. Rob is a behavioral product strategy and gamification consultant. He’s also an expert user of Roam, “a note-taking tool for networked thought.” In this conversation, we talk about Roam — what it is and how it can help you think more effectively.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=878 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:57:48 -0700 1816 43 full false Nataly Restrepo on Food Design Nataly Restrepo on Food Design My guest today is Nataly Restrepo. Nataly is an industrial designer specialized in food design. She works as a food and beverage innovation consultant for restaurants and consumer goods, and is based in Mexico. In this conversation we explore food design and how designing for experiences calls for a holistic understanding.

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]]> My guest today is Nataly Restrepo. Nataly is an industrial designer specialized in food design. She works as a food and beverage innovation consultant for restaurants and consumer goods, and is based in Mexico. In this conversation we explore food design and how designing for experiences calls for a holistic understanding.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=863 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:10:37 -0700 1880 42 full false Arvind Venkataramani on Rituals Arvind Venkataramani on Rituals My guest today is Arvind Venkataramani. Alongside Adam Menter, Arvind has been working on an open source toolkit to help people design secular rituals. In this conversation, we explore what rituals are and how being more intentional in their structure and use can improve our lives.

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]]> My guest today is Arvind Venkataramani. Alongside Adam Menter, Arvind has been working on an open source toolkit to help people design secular rituals. In this conversation, we explore what rituals are and how being more intentional in their structure and use can improve our lives.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=843 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:42:12 -0700 1956 41 full false Heather Hedden on Taxonomies Heather Hedden on Taxonomies My guest today is Heather Hedden. Heather is an information management consultant specialized in taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, metadata, and indexing. She’s the author of two books, including The Accidental Taxonomist, a guide to the discipline of taxonomy creation and management. In this conversation, we explore taxonomies and why they’re important for organizations.

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]]> My guest today is Heather Hedden. Heather is an information management consultant specialized in taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, metadata, and indexing. She’s the author of two books, including The Accidental Taxonomist, a guide to the discipline of taxonomy creation and management. In this conversation, we explore taxonomies and why they’re important for organizations.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=829 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 08:19:43 -0700 1779 40 full false Stephen P. Anderson on Cognitive Environments Stephen P. Anderson on Cognitive Environments My guest today is Stephen P. Anderson. Stephen is a design leader who is focused on workforce learning and organizational development. He and Karl Fast recently published Figure it Out, a new book about how we can transform information to increase understanding. This is also the subject of our conversation; I hope you find it valuable.

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]]> My guest today is Stephen P. Anderson. Stephen is a design leader who is focused on workforce learning and organizational development. He and Karl Fast recently published Figure it Out, a new book about how we can transform information to increase understanding. This is also the subject of our conversation; I hope you find it valuable.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=803 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 07:28:41 -0700 1976 39 full false Andy Polaine on Service Design Andy Polaine on Service Design My guest today is Andy Polaine. Andy is a service designer, consultant, educator, author, and podcaster. He’s co-author of the book Service Design: From Insight to Implementation and host of the Power of Ten podcast. In this conversation, we discuss service design, and how it helps organizations think more holistically about the experiences they enable.

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]]> My guest today is Andy Polaine. Andy is a service designer, consultant, educator, author, and podcaster. He’s co-author of the book Service Design: From Insight to Implementation and host of the Power of Ten podcast. In this conversation, we discuss service design, and how it helps organizations think more holistically about the experiences they enable.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=785 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:43:13 -0700 1912 38 full false Audrey Crane on Design in Organizations Audrey Crane on Design in Organizations My guest today is Audrey Crane. Audrey is a partner in DesignMap, a UX strategy and digital product design consultancy based in San Francisco. Audrey recently published a book called What CEOs Need to Know About Design, and in this conversation, we talk about the evolving role of design in organizations and why this book is needed now.

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]]> My guest today is Audrey Crane. Audrey is a partner in DesignMap, a UX strategy and digital product design consultancy based in San Francisco. Audrey recently published a book called What CEOs Need to Know About Design, and in this conversation, we talk about the evolving role of design in organizations and why this book is needed now.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=749 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 07:03:27 -0700 1851 37 full false Louis Rosenfeld on Virtual Conferences Louis Rosenfeld on Virtual Conferences My guest today is my friend Lou Rosenfeld. Besides publishing books — including my own Living in Information — Lou and his team at Rosenfeld Media organize and manage industry conferences. In this episode, we talk about how they transitioned the recent Advancing Research conference from an in-person to a fully virtual event.

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]]> My guest today is my friend Lou Rosenfeld. Besides publishing books — including my own Living in Information — Lou and his team at Rosenfeld Media organize and manage industry conferences. In this episode, we talk about how they transitioned the recent Advancing Research conference from an in-person to a fully virtual event.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=685 Sun, 24 May 2020 08:51:57 -0700 1862 36 full false Matt Nish-Lapidus on Art Matt Nish-Lapidus on Art My guest today is Matt Nish-Lapidus. Matt is an artist, musician, researcher, designer, and educator based in Toronto. Besides creating art and music, and doing design work, Matt also teaches at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design. In this conversation, we discuss the role of art in our evolving technological and cultural environments.

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]]> My guest today is Matt Nish-Lapidus. Matt is an artist, musician, researcher, designer, and educator based in Toronto. Besides creating art and music, and doing design work, Matt also teaches at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design. In this conversation, we discuss the role of art in our evolving technological and cultural environments.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=667 Sun, 10 May 2020 11:10:12 -0700 1675 35 full false Ren Pope on Ontologies Ren Pope on Ontologies My guest today is Ren Pope. Ren is a Principal at Info-Do, which offers data, information, and knowledge architecture consulting. He’s worked in these domains for the last 25 years or so, and has also taught colleagues how to do these things through workshops and presentations. In this episode, we focus on why organizations need to know about and develop ontologies.

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]]> My guest today is Ren Pope. Ren is a Principal at Info-Do, which offers data, information, and knowledge architecture consulting. He’s worked in these domains for the last 25 years or so, and has also taught colleagues how to do these things through workshops and presentations. In this episode, we focus on why organizations need to know about and develop ontologies.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=656 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 06:36:17 -0700 1768 34 full false Abby Covert on Remote Work Abby Covert on Remote Work My guest today is my friend Abby Covert, also known as Abby the IA. Abby is a Senior Information Architect at Etsy. She wrote the book How to Make Sense of Any Mess, a wonderful primer on information architecture, and co-founded World IA Day. She’s also taught graduate design students and curated global conferences about design. She’s done many of these things remotely over the last decade, which makes her a great guide for how to collaborate in our new reality.

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]]> My guest today is my friend Abby Covert, also known as Abby the IA. Abby is a Senior Information Architect at Etsy. She wrote the book How to Make Sense of Any Mess, a wonderful primer on information architecture, and co-founded World IA Day. She’s also taught graduate design students and curated global conferences about design. She’s done many of these things remotely over the last decade, which makes her a great guide for how to collaborate in our new reality.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=645 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:58:14 -0700 2032 33 full false Aynne Valencia on Work Cycles Aynne Valencia on Work Cycles My guest today is Aynne Valencia. Aynne is my colleague at the California College of the Arts, where she is the former Chair of the undergraduate interaction design program. In addition to teaching at CCA, she is also the Director of Design at San Francisco Digital Services, which designs digital experiences for the citizens of San Francisco and the city employees that serve them. In this conversation, we discuss the differences and similarities between the private, civic, and education sectors and the cadences of these domains.

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]]> My guest today is Aynne Valencia. Aynne is my colleague at the California College of the Arts, where she is the former Chair of the undergraduate interaction design program. In addition to teaching at CCA, she is also the Director of Design at San Francisco Digital Services, which designs digital experiences for the citizens of San Francisco and the city employees that serve them. In this conversation, we discuss the differences and similarities between the private, civic, and education sectors and the cadences of these domains.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=629 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 06:29:28 -0700 1648 32 full false Nicholas Paul Brysiewicz on the Long-term View Nicholas Paul Brysiewicz on the Long-term View My guest today is Nicholas Paul Brysiewicz, the director of development of the Long Now Foundation in San Francisco, CA. The Foundation was created to foster long-term thinking, and in this conversation, Nick and I talk about how a broader time perspective can help us understand difficult times and lay the groundwork for a better future.

A note about context: We recorded this conversation in early March of 2020, before the coronavirus had been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government. I’m certain our tone would’ve been more somber if we were talking about this subject closer to the date of publication. Still, I find that adopting a broader perspective helps me make more level-headed decisions, especially during difficult times. Finally, please heed the advice of medical experts and avoid social places like The Interval for the time being.

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]]> My guest today is Nicholas Paul Brysiewicz, the director of development of the Long Now Foundation in San Francisco, CA. The Foundation was created to foster long-term thinking, and in this conversation, Nick and I talk about how a broader time perspective can help us understand difficult times and lay the groundwork for a better future.

A note about context: We recorded this conversation in early March of 2020, before the coronavirus had been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government. I’m certain our tone would’ve been more somber if we were talking about this subject closer to the date of publication. Still, I find that adopting a broader perspective helps me make more level-headed decisions, especially during difficult times. Finally, please heed the advice of medical experts and avoid social places like The Interval for the time being.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=606 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:38:36 -0700 1795 31 full false Christian Crumlish on Product Management Christian Crumlish on Product Management My guest today is Christian Crumlish. Christian has led product and design teams in organizations ranging from startups to large tech companies. In this conversation, we delve into the relationship between digital product management and information architecture, and how we might be more empowered as users of these systems.

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]]> My guest today is Christian Crumlish. Christian has led product and design teams in organizations ranging from startups to large tech companies. In this conversation, we delve into the relationship between digital product management and information architecture, and how we might be more empowered as users of these systems.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=589 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:22:58 -0800 1936 30 full false Maria Giudice on Purpose Maria Giudice on Purpose My guest today is Maria Giudice. Maria founded Hot Studio, a design consultancy that was acquired by Facebook in 2013. After leaving Facebook, she served as VP of Design at Autodesk. In this conversation, Maria reveals how she found her purpose, and shares with us the exciting next stage of her career.

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]]> My guest today is Maria Giudice. Maria founded Hot Studio, a design consultancy that was acquired by Facebook in 2013. After leaving Facebook, she served as VP of Design at Autodesk. In this conversation, Maria reveals how she found her purpose, and shares with us the exciting next stage of her career.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=575 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:30:23 -0800 1746 29 full false Peter Merholz on the Structure of Organizations Peter Merholz on the Structure of Organizations My guest today is Peter Merholz. Peter is one of the co-founders of the pioneering UX design consultancy Adaptive Path, now part of Capital One. After leaving Adaptive Path, he has structured and led design teams in various organizations. Peter and his co-author, Kristin Skinner, wrote Org Design for Design Orgs, the book on how to organize design teams. In this episode, we discuss how the structure of organizations influences their customer’s experiences.

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]]> My guest today is Peter Merholz. Peter is one of the co-founders of the pioneering UX design consultancy Adaptive Path, now part of Capital One. After leaving Adaptive Path, he has structured and led design teams in various organizations. Peter and his co-author, Kristin Skinner, wrote Org Design for Design Orgs, the book on how to organize design teams. In this episode, we discuss how the structure of organizations influences their customer’s experiences.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=546 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 07:57:20 -0800 1802 28 full false Cyd Harrell on Design for the Long-term Cyd Harrell on Design for the Long-term My guest today is Cyd Harrell. Cyd is a product, service design, and user research leader focused on the civic and government space. In this conversation, we discuss the differences between designing for civic and commercial projects and what it takes to design respectful systems that stand the test of time.

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]]> My guest today is Cyd Harrell. Cyd is a product, service design, and user research leader focused on the civic and government space. In this conversation, we discuss the differences between designing for civic and commercial projects and what it takes to design respectful systems that stand the test of time.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=526 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:08:31 -0800 1873 27 full false Andrew Hinton on Language and Environments Andrew Hinton on Language and Environments 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.”

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]]> 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.”

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=507 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 07:55:10 -0800 1796 26 full false Mary Parks on Voice User Interfaces Mary Parks on Voice User Interfaces My guest today is Mary Parks. Mary’s background is in communications and applied linguistics, and for the past twenty years she has worked on designing voice user interfaces for digital systems. In this conversation, we focus on what voice interfaces are and how voice-driven systems work.

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]]> My guest today is Mary Parks. Mary’s background is in communications and applied linguistics, and for the past twenty years she has worked on designing voice user interfaces for digital systems. In this conversation, we focus on what voice interfaces are and how voice-driven systems work.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=482 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 07:55:12 -0800 1779 25 full false Michael J. Metts on Writing as Design Michael J. Metts on Writing as Design 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=456 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 07:24:49 -0800 1759 24 full false Carol Smith on Artificial Intelligence Carol Smith on Artificial Intelligence 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=438 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 07:22:59 -0800 1747 23 full false Andrea Mignolo on Designerly Ways of Being Andrea Mignolo on Designerly Ways of Being 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=420 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:39:29 -0800 1781 22 full false Vanessa Foss on Event Planning Vanessa Foss on Event Planning 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=408 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:04:36 -0700 1917 21 full false Chris Chandler on Design Ethics Chris Chandler on Design Ethics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=398 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:22:31 -0700 2013 20 full false Eduardo Ortiz on Social Impact Eduardo Ortiz on Social Impact 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=386 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:12:54 -0700 1723 19 full false Thomas Dose on Music Collections Thomas Dose on Music Collections 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=373 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:14:31 -0700 1849 18 full false Rachel Price on Improvisation Rachel Price on Improvisation My guest today is Rachel Price. Rachel works as a Senior Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. Her background is in music, and in this episode we talk about how structures can serve as a foundation for improvisation.

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]]> My guest today is Rachel Price. Rachel works as a Senior Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. Her background is in music, and in this episode we talk about how structures can serve as a foundation for improvisation.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=360 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:23:54 -0700 1829 17 full false MJ Broadbent on Graphic Recording MJ Broadbent on Graphic Recording Today I’m joined by my friend MJ Broadbent. As a graphic facilitator and recorder, MJ uses visual thinking to help people communicate more effectively. In this episode, we talk about how drawing can help folks understand each other and make everyday life more joyful.

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]]> Today I’m joined by my friend MJ Broadbent. As a graphic facilitator and recorder, MJ uses visual thinking to help people communicate more effectively. In this episode, we talk about how drawing can help folks understand each other and make everyday life more joyful.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=350 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:19:54 -0700 1703 16 full false Jeff Sussna on Cybernetics Jeff Sussna on Cybernetics My guest today is IT consultant and author Jeff Sussna. Jeff’s liberal arts background has given him a unique perspective on digital transformation. In this episode, we explore the relevance of cybernetics to today’s complex design and DevOps challenges.

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]]> My guest today is IT consultant and author Jeff Sussna. Jeff’s liberal arts background has given him a unique perspective on digital transformation. In this episode, we explore the relevance of cybernetics to today’s complex design and DevOps challenges.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=340 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:35:57 -0700 2061 15 full false Lis Hubert on Intentional Living Lis Hubert on Intentional Living My guest today is information architect Lis Hubert. Over the past year, Lis has been living and working around the world as what some folks call a “digital nomad.” In this show, we talk about how she’s using this time to structure her best life.

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]]> My guest today is information architect Lis Hubert. Over the past year, Lis has been living and working around the world as what some folks call a “digital nomad.” In this show, we talk about how she’s using this time to structure her best life.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=322 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0700 1907 14 full false Ariel Waldman on Antarctica Ariel Waldman on Antarctica My guest today is NASA advisor, author, and YouTube videographer Ariel Waldman. Ariel describes what she does as making “massively multiplayer science” — that is, “creating unusual collaborations that infuse serendipity into science and space exploration.” In this episode, we focus on her recent sojourn documenting microscopic life in Antarctica, and how managing information in such a remote, demanding environment calls for self-reliance and thoughtful preparation.

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]]> My guest today is NASA advisor, author, and YouTube videographer Ariel Waldman. Ariel describes what she does as making “massively multiplayer science” — that is, “creating unusual collaborations that infuse serendipity into science and space exploration.” In this episode, we focus on her recent sojourn documenting microscopic life in Antarctica, and how managing information in such a remote, demanding environment calls for self-reliance and thoughtful preparation.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=311 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 07:13:49 -0700 1878 13 full false Kim Lenox on Leadership Kim Lenox on Leadership My guest today is design executive Kim Lenox. Kim is Vice President of Product Design at Zendesk. In her 20+ year career, she’s also led design teams at top global organizations such as LinkedIn and HP. In this episode, we talk about the difference between management and control, leading geographically dispersed teams, and taking handwritten notes on digital devices.

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]]> My guest today is design executive Kim Lenox. Kim is Vice President of Product Design at Zendesk. In her 20+ year career, she’s also led design teams at top global organizations such as LinkedIn and HP. In this episode, we talk about the difference between management and control, leading geographically dispersed teams, and taking handwritten notes on digital devices.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=297 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 08:35:28 -0700 1946 12 full false Lisa Welchman on Governance Lisa Welchman on Governance My guest today is digital governance advocate Lisa Welchman. For the past twenty years, Lisa has helped organizations manage the flow of their digital information. In this episode, she tells us about how content models and governance frameworks can help organizations manage their information more intentionally and safely.

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]]> My guest today is digital governance advocate Lisa Welchman. For the past twenty years, Lisa has helped organizations manage the flow of their digital information. In this episode, she tells us about how content models and governance frameworks can help organizations manage their information more intentionally and safely.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=283 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 06:45:10 -0700 1956 11 full false Peter Morville on Seductive Information Peter Morville on Seductive Information My guest today is information architecture and user experience pioneer Peter Morville. Alongside Lou Rosenfeld, Peter co-authored Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, the first of several books Peter has produced that explore how we deal with information. In this conversation, we discuss a more mindful approach to dealing with the information in our lives.

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]]> My guest today is information architecture and user experience pioneer Peter Morville. Alongside Lou Rosenfeld, Peter co-authored Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, the first of several books Peter has produced that explore how we deal with information. In this conversation, we discuss a more mindful approach to dealing with the information in our lives.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=258 Sun, 26 May 2019 08:14:14 -0700 1867 10 full false Jessica Ivins on Getting Things Done Jessica Ivins on Getting Things Done My guest today is Jessica Ivins. Jessica is a user experience designer. She’s also faculty member at Center Centre, the UX design school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she prepares students to be industry-ready UX designers. She wears many hats in this role, and in this episode we talk about how she keeps track of it all.

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]]> My guest today is Jessica Ivins. Jessica is a user experience designer. She’s also faculty member at Center Centre, the UX design school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she prepares students to be industry-ready UX designers. She wears many hats in this role, and in this episode we talk about how she keeps track of it all.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=246 Sun, 12 May 2019 08:07:39 -0700 1714 9 full false Trip O’Dell on Dyslexia Trip O’Dell on Dyslexia My guest today is Trip O’Dell. Trip has worked as a product designer for leading technology companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, and Amazon. Before his career in tech, Trip was a teacher, introducing new technologies to students so they could tell stories in new ways. When he was a student himself, Trip was diagnosed with dyslexia, and in this episode we discuss how this allows him to think differently.

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]]> My guest today is Trip O’Dell. Trip has worked as a product designer for leading technology companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, and Amazon. Before his career in tech, Trip was a teacher, introducing new technologies to students so they could tell stories in new ways. When he was a student himself, Trip was diagnosed with dyslexia, and in this episode we discuss how this allows him to think differently.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=195 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 08:49:41 -0700 1781 8 full false Donna Lichaw on Stories Donna Lichaw on Stories My guest today is Donna Lichaw. After a long career that included documentary film-making and tech, Donna discovered her calling: helping people hone the stories they tell about themselves. Now she coaches designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to make a difference. In this episode we talk about how she helps her clients visualize their stories.

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]]> My guest today is Donna Lichaw. After a long career that included documentary film-making and tech, Donna discovered her calling: helping people hone the stories they tell about themselves. Now she coaches designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to make a difference. In this episode we talk about how she helps her clients visualize their stories.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=182 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:52:19 -0700 1808 7 full false Beck Tench on Tinderbox Beck Tench on Tinderbox My guest today is Beck Tench. Beck is a third-year Ph.D. student at the University of Washington. This role requires that she deal with a lot of information, and in this show,​ we talk about how she makes sense of it all. We also discuss the subject of her Ph.D.​ itself, which is both fascinating and highly relevant.

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]]> My guest today is Beck Tench. Beck is a third-year Ph.D. student at the University of Washington. This role requires that she deal with a lot of information, and in this show,​ we talk about how she makes sense of it all. We also discuss the subject of her Ph.D.​ itself, which is both fascinating and highly relevant.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=169 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:26:52 -0700 2192 6 full false Kevin M. Hoffman on Proposals Kevin M. Hoffman on Proposals My guest today is Kevin M. Hoffman. Kevin is a designer, manager, and author who has led teams of designers both inside and outside of large organizations. In the last few years, he’s turned his attention to designing better meetings. In this episode, we talk about how he’s using information to engage with prospects and clients so they can design meetings that add value to their lives.

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]]> My guest today is Kevin M. Hoffman. Kevin is a designer, manager, and author who has led teams of designers both inside and outside of large organizations. In the last few years, he’s turned his attention to designing better meetings. In this episode, we talk about how he’s using information to engage with prospects and clients so they can design meetings that add value to their lives.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=143 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0700 1988 5 full false Andrea Kates on Innovation Andrea Kates on Innovation My guest today is Andrea Kates. Andrea is a consultant and author who equips leaders to translate emerging trends into growth for their businesses. She’s helped major organizations around the world to “find their next,” and has spoken about business innovation at TED and The Aspen Institute among other venues. In this episode, we discuss how Andrea helps clients innovate by thinking beyond the confines of their existing information environments.

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]]> My guest today is Andrea Kates. Andrea is a consultant and author who equips leaders to translate emerging trends into growth for their businesses. She’s helped major organizations around the world to “find their next,” and has spoken about business innovation at TED and The Aspen Institute among other venues. In this episode, we discuss how Andrea helps clients innovate by thinking beyond the confines of their existing information environments.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=133 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 07:11:48 -0800 2046 4 full false Fabricio Teixeira on Publishing Fabricio Teixeira on Publishing My guest today is Fabricio Teixeira. Fabricio has led design teams at various agencies over the past 15 years; now he’s at Work & Co, a digital product design studio based in Brooklyn, NY. I came to know Fabricio because he’s one of the founders and publishers of UX Collective, one of the largest design and UX online publications. In this episode, we focus on how Fabricio and his partner Caio Braga make UX Collective happen through mindful information management.

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]]> My guest today is Fabricio Teixeira. Fabricio has led design teams at various agencies over the past 15 years; now he’s at Work & Co, a digital product design studio based in Brooklyn, NY. I came to know Fabricio because he’s one of the founders and publishers of UX Collective, one of the largest design and UX online publications. In this episode, we focus on how Fabricio and his partner Caio Braga make UX Collective happen through mindful information management.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=110 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 07:45:01 -0800 1872 3 full false Gretchen Anderson on Writing Gretchen Anderson on Writing My guest today is Gretchen Anderson. Gretchen spent the first part of her career consulting with world-renowned design firms. More recently, she’s led design and product teams at various companies, including PG&E, California’s largest energy company. Currently, Gretchen consults with clients to inform their product strategies and improve their team collaboration skills. She’s now written a book about collaboration, and in this episode,​ we focus on how she managed her information during the writing process.

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]]> My guest today is Gretchen Anderson. Gretchen spent the first part of her career consulting with world-renowned design firms. More recently, she’s led design and product teams at various companies, including PG&E, California’s largest energy company. Currently, Gretchen consults with clients to inform their product strategies and improve their team collaboration skills. She’s now written a book about collaboration, and in this episode,​ we focus on how she managed her information during the writing process.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformeddotlife.wordpress.com/?p=101 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:42:22 -0800 1730 2 full false Louis Rosenfeld on Managing Louis Rosenfeld on Managing My guest today is Lou Rosenfeld. Alongside Peter Morville, Lou wrote the seminal book Information Architecture for the World Wide Web — also known as the polar bear book. In 2005, he founded Rosenfeld Media, where he and his team amplify user experience expertise through conferences and books, including my own Living in Information. In this conversation we talk about how Lou manages information to effectively coordinate the various workstreams at his company, including the upcoming Enterprise Experience conference.

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]]> My guest today is Lou Rosenfeld. Alongside Peter Morville, Lou wrote the seminal book Information Architecture for the World Wide Web — also known as the polar bear book. In 2005, he founded Rosenfeld Media, where he and his team amplify user experience expertise through conferences and books, including my own Living in Information. In this conversation we talk about how Lou manages information to effectively coordinate the various workstreams at his company, including the upcoming Enterprise Experience conference.

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]]> Jorge Arango http://theinformed.life/?p=35 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:39:40 -0800 2412 1 false Introduction Introduction This is episode zero of the show, which means I don’t have a guest. Instead, I talk about what we’re going to be doing here: what this show is about and why you may find it valuable to tune in. I also tell you a bit about myself and how I got into this topic, and what I’m planning to do with it. Hope you enjoy it!

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]]> This is episode zero of the show, which means I don’t have a guest. Instead, I talk about what we’re going to be doing here: what this show is about and why you may find it valuable to tune in. I also tell you a bit about myself and how I got into this topic, and what I’m planning to do with it. Hope you enjoy it!

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