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
Also, if nothing else, writing this book has really changed the way I experience bookstores. I have a whole different appreciation for the amount of work packed into even the slimmest volume on the shelves. Jesse James Garrett amountappreciationbook 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
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
The main benefit of the book for the more experienced practitioners is as an evangelical tool. The book will give you some ways of expressing the value and importance of your work that you may not have had before. Jesse James Garrett benefitbookevangelical 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
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
User-centered design means understanding what your users need, how they think, and how they behave - and incorporating that understanding into every aspect of your process. Jesse James Garrett aspectbehavecenter Change image and 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
