[Sigia-l] So, how did you become a [Information Architect|UsabilityEngineer|Interface Designer|etc.]?

[Donna Maurer]

Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this - but I think there is value in 
having a title (but not obsessing about it). It means that someone can 
say "I need an IA" and I can say "hey, I'm an IA" and we are at least 
talking about mostly the same thing.

This doesn't mean I think certification etc is necessary, but labels are 
used for communication and are important, and as IAs surely we 
realise the importance of good labels...

Donna

On 27 Jun 2005 at 12:07, Alexander Johannesen wrote:

> On 6/27/05, Listera <listera at rcn.com> wrote:
> > It's also entirely possible to deliver the *work* of an IA, without
> > obsessing about the *title.*
> 
> This whole thing has made me wonder what exacly is it that we *value*
> in all the things we do; the title, or the work? And here's the thing;
> why the *hell* does it matter? An information architect architects
> information. Want a title? Get a doctorate or a PhD.
> 
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Maadmob Interaction Design

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