[Sigia-l] Is this not IA?

[Ruth Kaufman]

I would call it semiotics before I call it information architecture.
Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiotics
(Wish I could offer a more concise overview of Charles Sanders Peirce's 
work. If anyone has any info, please do share.)

I suppose I see information architecture as a practical application of 
semiotics.

Thanks and enjoy,
Ruth


On Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at 06:46 PM, Listera wrote:

> I just can't get over the fact that this is as elegant an IA solution 
> to a
> real world problem as one can get:
>
> A Danish biotech company has developed a genetically modified flower 
> that
> could help detect land mines and it hopes to have a prototype ready 
> for use
> within a few years.
>
> The genetically modified weed has been coded to change color when its 
> roots
> come in contact with nitrogen-dioxide (NO2) evaporating from explosives
> buried in soil.
>
> Within three to six weeks from being sowed over land mine infested 
> areas the
> small plant, a Thale Cress, will turn a warning red whenever close to 
> a land
> mine.
>
> <http://tinyurl.com/29e47>
>
> Humbling.
>
> ----
> Ziya
>
> Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
>
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