A journalist and an information architect face exactly the same problem - how to give shape to the pile of information in front of you in a way that will make it easy and natural for people to comprehend. I can't imagine any better preparation for the work I do now. Jesse James Garrett architectcomprehendeasy share on social
Content is often the reason users come to your site. Jesse James Garrett contentreasonsite Change image and share on social
The more everybody knows about all aspects of the problems we face, the better off all of us will be. Less time spent explaining things means more time for coming up with creative solutions. Jesse James Garrett aspectcomecreative Change image and share on social
Besides, Weebles are too hard to draw - they just end up looking like eggs, not people. Jesse James Garrett draweggend Change image and share on social
I'm not sure that you can say definitively that some roles are better filled by consultants, but I would say that some projects are better handled by consultants. Jesse James Garrett consultantdefinitivelyfill Change image and share on social
Ajax is an important development for Web applications, and its importance is only going to grow. Jesse James Garrett ajaxapplicationdevelopment Change image and share on social
But the best teams I've encountered have one important thing in common: their team structure and processes cover a full range of distinct competencies necessary for success. Jesse James Garrett commoncompetencycover Change image and share on social
Ajax isn't a technology. It's really several technologies, each flourishing in its own right, coming together in powerful new ways. Jesse James Garrett ajaxcomeflourish Change image and share on social
Well, the whole story is in the book, but the short answer is that I was the first information architect in an organization that was traditionally design-oriented, and I felt I needed a tool to help me gain the trust and support of my colleagues. Jesse James Garrett answerarchitectbook share on social
My job involves a lot of different skills now - I'm as much entrepreneur and management consultant as anything else these days - but IA is still my favorite part of the work I do. Jesse James Garrett consultantdayentrepreneur Change image and share on social