noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:40:00 +0000

Alison Head, Alison J. Head & Associates, Sonoma, CA
http://www.ajhead.com
Alison's presentation, from ACD's Information Architecture seminar in November 2000, provides a definition of IA, show where and how it can go wrong, and discuss methods and techniques for creating usable information architectures. She uses a design evaluation approach, showcasing IA elements from existing sites, to highlight the importance of purpose, labeling, and user-centered navigational structures, which must put users in touch with the information they need, when they want it.

Alison J. Head, Ph.D., is the author of Design Wise: A Guide for Evaluating the Interface Design of Information Resources (CyberAge Books, 1999). As principal of Alison J. Head & Associates, she works on Web and intranet design projects, conducting design audits and usability testing for Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, and other information-intensive companies.

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