http://www.iaconsultants.ca A podcast discussing the role of the Information Architect, the professionals they work with, and the value add they bring to projects. en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:25:00 EST tdscripts.com Podcast Generator jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca http://www.iaconsultants.ca/images/ia_podcast.jpg http://www.iaconsultants.ca 300 300 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/IA, Information Architecture, findability, usability, project management, folksonomy, taxonomy, metadataTechnologyjeff.parks@iaconsultants.caJeff ParksJeff ParksnoIA, Information Architecture, findability, usability, project management, folksonomy, taxonomy, metadataPodcast for Information Architects and the professionals they work with every dayPodcast for Information Architects and the professionals they work with every day A short introduction to the I.A. Podcast and what future shows will cover. Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:47:01 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:10:47:01 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_promo.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) The first podcast discussing how Information Architects can work towards a collective understanding of defining IA. This podcast also illustrates the value add an Information Architect brings to projects; while promoting the blogs of IA's from around the world. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_001.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) This month's show discusses new scientific research about the brain and the effective delivery of training strategies including e-learning, in class training, and blended learning concepts. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:01:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:06:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_002.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) This show talks about future guests, the value-add of persona development, and a wrap-up of the I.A. Summit. Sat, 01 Apr 2006 12:02:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:07:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_003.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) In a special edition of the I.A. Podcast we talk with Trevor Townsend of the C3I Group; an expert in the field of Security and Risk Management. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:03:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:08:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_004.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) This show talks about elements to look at to improve search while simultaneously reducing risk. We also discuss a conversation with Stephanie Lemieux of TaxoCop and the creation of Bar Camp(s) and a National Conference. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 12:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:09:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_005.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) In this month's Podcast we look at using metaphors to describe complex ideas simply and the how an Information Architect acts as a Universal Translator. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:10:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_006.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) Today we pull from various podcasts to discuss the effectiveness of plain language to improve usability; including conversations with Peter Morville and Marissa Mayer. As well, we listen to experts from CIO magazine and Google talk about how an understanding of their end users drives production of solutions. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:30:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:12:30:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_007.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) We listen to the Design Critique Podcast around User Centered Design, a discussion from the UXPodcast with Donna Maurer on Card Sorting, and look at a better understanding of "bottom-up" versus "top-down" approaches including a definition of Web 2.0. This Podcast also touches on the importance of understanding your end users within UCD for other professionals like software engineers. Finally we listen to an excerpt from the South by Southwest presentation with Jesse James Garrett about how the term AJAX came into being, how it is used, and the future for this Web 2.0 methodology, using the web as a platform. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:50:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:18:10:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_008.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) Tonight we speak with Bob Goodman of www.bobgoodman.net. In this discussion Jeff talks to Bob regarding his article on Boxes and Arrows about the concept of the Information Architect creating a "Change Architecture" within businesses. Bob also shares his thoughts about Web 2.0 and the value add this new approach to the web will bring to organizations. As well, we discuss different approaches to IA and Usability including card sorting and Bob's experiences with Listening Labs. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:30:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:21:30:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_009.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) We take you on a virtual audio tour of Bar Camp Ottawa held this past weekend at BitHeads. Topics range from social tagging and writing for the web to Adobe's new tool Flex, to conversations with other participants on a range of topics and ideas. A great day in Ottawa! Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:18:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_010.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) This morning we speak with Olga Howard from Beaconfire Consulting. Olga is an Information Architect and Usability consultant based in Arlington Virginia. The focus of her work is in helping non-profit organizations, such as Big Brothers / Big Sisters, design and build web services and online marketing programs. The challenges of working with non-profit communities are discussed and how creating a solid Information Architecture and User Experience for this sector is just as important, and in some cases more critical, when compared with the Private and Government sectors. Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:14:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_011.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I recently had the opportunity to have lunch with local copywriter and blogger, Kristina Mausser. In this conversation, Kristina talks about the challenges of writing for the web versus that of writing for print material. We also cover the topic of organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO); the various streams of copywriters; proxy blogging; and the process Kristina follows in developing quality content for online publication. Sun, 21 Jan 2007 09:30:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:09:30:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_012.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) We sit down with Chris Pierre from Glencastle Security to discuss the importance of findability when working on fraud investigations. Sorting through enormous volumes of data in order to create a logical flow of information is paramount when building a solid case against such criminal activity. Chris outlines the variety of tasks involved in this process including the tools he uses such as X1, Access, and Excel to organize all of this data in presenting each case. He also illustrates how findability extends beyond data to people; intellectual; and personal property. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:33:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:06:33:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_013.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Moran, IBM Distinguished Engineer and co-author of the book: Search Engine Marketing, Inc.- Driving Search Traffic to your company's Web Site. We discuss a number of topics in his book including: SEO (Search Engine Optimization) versus SEM (Search Engine Marketing); landing pages and doorway pages; organic search versus paid; how major search engines index websites; the Bow-tie theory; and eye tracking analysis - to name a few concepts covered during this podcast. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:11:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_014.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I attended the Mesh Conference in Toronto Ontario last week. In the process, I rounded up a few of the speakers and attendees to participate in a discussion around User Experience and Community. There was no set agenda for the discussion other than to talk about some of the main themes from the conference - connect, share, and inspire. A huge thank you to the organizers of mesh for everyone who took the time to share their ideas and projects at the conference. It was a pleasure meeting everyone and I look forward to next year's conference. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:25:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:23:25:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_015.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) Today we speak with developers John Wiseman of Blogging Squared and Shawn Simister of Simister Consulting. We discuss the topics of information overload and how this hinders our ability to find information. We also talk about various web applications such as Digg, Pounce, and Twitter and whether there is value in such tools to find what you want. John and Shawn share their thoughts around User Experience and debate whether the concept of Community will ever replace a single leader guiding solutions for organizations. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:49:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:17:49:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_016.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I had the pleasure of speaking with the creator of ClickTale Web Analytics, Tal Schwartz from Israel this morning. We discuss a number of ideas around ClickTale including heat maps, movies of end users and how they navigate the site, and the importance of listening to the end users in creating a positive user experience. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:13:04 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:20:13:04 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_017.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I had the privilege of speaking to the Executive Director of the New Zealand based company Tecads, Rebecca Hope, about the Motive8 Infographics business line. Our conversation covers a range of topics including the design process that goes into creating an effective Infographic; the value of such a tool when teams are overwhelmed with data; and four examples of Infographics she and her business partner Ken created for the New Zealand Government. Rebecca also briefly discusses the book, "Why Business People Speak Like Idiots" and the important messages relating to the creation of Inforgraphics found within. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:05:04 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:10:05:04 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_018.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) At the VizThink conference in San Francisco I had the opportunity to sit down with three members from Adaptive Path including Henning Fischer, Sarah Nelson, and Brandon Schauer. We talk about five elements that detail why pictures are powerful means of communicating ideas and a review of the hands-on session they lead entitled "Screw Requirements!" Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:00:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:11:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_019.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I recently brought together some of the most creative minds in Ottawa around web design and user experience. We talk about how the concepts of User Experience, Findability, and Community all play a part in creating the very best in design and web services. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:11:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_020.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) I had the pleasure of meeting Keane's Joe Lamantia at the recent IA Summit in Miami, Florida. We got talking about the articles he had written on UX Matters and recently connected to discuss the first two of four articles related to ethics and user experience. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:11:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_021.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) In part two of my conversation with Keanes' Joe Lamantia and his series bout ethics on uxMatters.com we cover topics of bounded ethicality, how we rationalize our behavior in our daily lives both professionally and personally. We also discuss topics such as ethical fading, cognitive distortions, and motivated blindness. Joe also talks about the importance of standards and sanctions as well as how we can use frameworks to aid in the discussions and dissemination of ethical practices in our own work. Mon, 20 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST http://iapodcast.blogspot.com/#When:11:00:00 http://www.iaconsultants.ca/initiatives/podcast/ia_022.mp3 jeff.parks@iaconsultants.ca (Jeff Parks) Jeff Parksnonadult