[Sigia-l] ho ho ho

[Christina Wodtke]

> Tell me more about your "New Book", there doesn't seem to be any info
about
> it in your e-mail.........<g>.......Hint.......Jay


Look at me, what a sily goose:
www.blueprintsfortheweb.com

if you know what I'm talking about, feel free to delete. otherwise here is
the spiel:


"All web sites have an architecture, whether you design one or not, just as
every building has an architecture, from the lowly shanty by the railroad
track to Chicago's tallest skyscraper. The problem is most web sites are
shanties. Shoddily built by rushed companies in the dot-com boom days,
they've been condemned by building inspector Jakob Neilsen.

Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web introduces the core
concepts of information architecture: organizing content so it can be found,
designing interaction so it is easy and pleasurable, and designing an
interface that is easy to use. It explains why Information Architecture is
important, what happens if you don't bother with Information Architecture on
your site, and finally gives practical advice on how to be effective as an
Information Archtiect.
This book will help practitioners, designers, project managers and
programmers avoid the costly mistakes of the past by introducing the core
concepts of information architecture in a manner that is swift and easy to
understand.
Use this book and you will surely pass the usability inspection with flying
colors!"

"At last, a book about the technical topics of web architecture and
usability that is fun to read, informative and authoritative. And don't let
the word "Architecture" throw you. Yes, the book is about architecture, but
it is a lot more. It is how to break through the creativity block, why paper
and pencil can be superior to a computer, and even how to convince your
fellow workers to give you an extra two weeks of time. Easy to read, good
insights, practical advice: what else do you want?
Don Norman,
Northwestern University and The Nielsen Norman Group
Author of "The Design of Everyday Things"

Christina rips Information Architecture out of its ivory tower and brings it
down to earth. With humor, plain talk, and tons of great visuals, she brings
abstract concepts to life and makes Information Architecture more
accessible."
--From the foreword by Peter Morville
Co-Author of "Information Architecture for the World Wide Web"

 Christina has created a significant, clear and useful port in the
increasing data storm as she guides us in finding a path through the tsunami
of bits and bites.
--Richard Saul Wurman"