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A Lens A Day - Conversations about Information Architecture

A Lens A Day - Conversations about Information Architecture

By Dan Brown

Quick conversations about different topics in information architecture. Guests chat with Dan Brown of EightShapes about distinct perspectives they use when doing information architecture work.
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Lenses on Information Architecture - Jasmine Friedl (S2E14)

A Lens A Day - Conversations about Information ArchitectureOct 03, 2022

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Lenses on Information Architecture - Jasmine Friedl (S2E14)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Jasmine Friedl (S2E14)

Jasmine Friedl joins Dan Brown to talk about the state of professional development and performance reviews in user experience. Dan asks Jasmine to talk about the assumption that every designer needs to be good at systems thinking and systems design.

Oct 03, 202229:33
Lenses on Information Architecture - Jonathan McFadden (S2E13)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Jonathan McFadden (S2E13)

Jonathan McFadden and Dan Brown talk about making space at the table for more voices in the practice of user experience. Dan asks Jonathan to help him unpack the assumption that information architecture can't easily be taught.

Sep 19, 202240:25
Lenses on Information Architecture - Katrina Alcorn (S2E12)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Katrina Alcorn (S2E12)

Katrina Alcorn talks with Dan brown about making teams more collaborative. They also discuss Dan's assumption that IA isn't for everyone.

Sep 05, 202225:40
Lenses on Information Architecture - Hareem Mannan (S2E11)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Hareem Mannan (S2E11)

Hareem Mannan joins Dan Brown to talk about personas and how recruiting in user research is crucial for getting them right. Dan asks Hareem to help him think about whether IA can be taught in UX boot camps or not.

Aug 22, 202226:32
Lenses on Information Architecture - Kaarin Hoff (S2E10)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Kaarin Hoff (S2E10)

Kaarin Hoff joins Dan Brown to talk about how teams need to be kinder to each other, and maybe pictures can help. Kaarin also helps Dan unpack the assumption that you always need to do a content audit.

Aug 08, 202228:57
Lenses on Information Architecture - Joe Sokohl (S2E09)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Joe Sokohl (S2E09)

Joe Sokohl joins Dan Brown to talk about how information architecture itself is no longer part of many user experience practices. Dan asks Joe to challenge the assumption that every digital product needs a main navigation.

Jul 25, 202235:21
Lenses on Information Architecture - Uday Gajendar (S2E08)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Uday Gajendar (S2E08)

Uday Gajendar joins Dan Brown to talk about the challenges with Education in user experience, and help Dan think through the assumption that navigation must prioritize user tasks.

Jul 11, 202232:52
Lenses on Information Architecture - Joe Natoli (S2E07)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Joe Natoli (S2E07)

Joe Natoli joins Dan Brown to talk about dogma in the user experience business, and that the biggest thing missing is... information architecture itself.

May 31, 202227:21
Lenses on Information Architecture - Laura Klein (S2E06)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Laura Klein (S2E06)

Laura joins Dan to take a closer look at hiring practices.

May 16, 202233:45
Lenses on Information Architecture - Ashleigh Axios (S2E05)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Ashleigh Axios (S2E05)

Dan and Ashleigh talk about recruiting diverse participants for user research

May 02, 202237:29
Lenses on Information Architecture - Grace Lau (S2E04)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Grace Lau (S2E04)

Dan talks to Grace Lau about how teams communicate with each other.

Apr 26, 202229:32
Lenses on Information Architecture - Cyd Harrell (S2E03)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Cyd Harrell (S2E03)

Dan talks to Cyd Harrell about framing users as customers.

Apr 26, 202233:06
Lenses on Information Architecture - Kevin Hawkins (S2E02)

Lenses on Information Architecture - Kevin Hawkins (S2E02)

Dan talks to Kevin Hawkins about tired testing techniques

Apr 26, 202220:56
A Lens A Day #51 - One Menu, One Purpose with Jasmine Orange

A Lens A Day #51 - One Menu, One Purpose with Jasmine Orange

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Jasmine Orange about the Lens of One Menu, One Purpose

Feb 18, 202223:13
A Lens A Day #50 - Component vs. Page with Karen McGrane

A Lens A Day #50 - Component vs. Page with Karen McGrane

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Karen McGrane about the Lens of Component vs. Page

Feb 18, 202235:10
A Lens A Day #49 - Context with Andrew Hinton

A Lens A Day #49 - Context with Andrew Hinton

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Andrew Hinton about the Lens of Context

Feb 18, 202225:59
A Lens A Day #48 - Useful Overlap with Sarah Rose

A Lens A Day #48 - Useful Overlap with Sarah Rose

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Sarah Rose about the Lens of Useful Overlap

Feb 18, 202226:27
A Lens A Day #47 - Heterogeneity vs. Homogeneity with Jenny Benevento

A Lens A Day #47 - Heterogeneity vs. Homogeneity with Jenny Benevento

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Jenny Benevento about the Lens of Heterogeneity vs. Homogeneity

Feb 18, 202227:44
A Lens A Day #46 - Multiple Homes with Mags Hanley

A Lens A Day #46 - Multiple Homes with Mags Hanley

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Mags Hanley about the Lens of Multiple Homes

Feb 18, 202225:43
A Lens A Day #45 - Label/Concept Fit with Torey Podmajersky

A Lens A Day #45 - Label/Concept Fit with Torey Podmajersky

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Torey Podmajersky about the Lens of Label/Concept Fit

Jan 05, 202231:08
A Lens A Day #44 - Scannability with Imran Afzal

A Lens A Day #44 - Scannability with Imran Afzal

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Imran Afzal about the Lens of Scannability

Jan 05, 202224:01
A Lens A Day #43 - Seasonality with Francis Rowland

A Lens A Day #43 - Seasonality with Francis Rowland

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Francis Rowland about the Lens of Seasonality

Jan 05, 202221:14
A Lens A Day #42 - Slow Change with Daniel Souza

A Lens A Day #42 - Slow Change with Daniel Souza

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Daniel Souza about the Lens of Slow Change

Jan 04, 202225:42
Lens a Day #41 - Vulnerability with Dorelle Rabinowitz

Lens a Day #41 - Vulnerability with Dorelle Rabinowitz

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Dorelle Rabinowitz about the Lens of Vulnerability

Jan 03, 202222:41
Lenses on IA - Alba Villamil (S2E01)
Nov 01, 202149:09
A Lens A Day #40 - Confidence with Stephanie Walter

A Lens A Day #40 - Confidence with Stephanie Walter

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Stephanie Walter about the Lens of Confidence

Oct 21, 202132:58
A Lens A Day #39 - Familial Relationships with Andreas Resmini

A Lens A Day #39 - Familial Relationships with Andreas Resmini

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Andreas Resmini about the Lens of Familial Relationships

Oct 21, 202130:01
A Lens A Day #38 - Escape Hatch with Bibiana Nunes

A Lens A Day #38 - Escape Hatch with Bibiana Nunes

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Bibiana Nunes about the Lens of Escape Hatch

Oct 21, 202126:19
A Lens A Day #37 - Wayfinding with Ha Phan

A Lens A Day #37 - Wayfinding with Ha Phan

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Ha Phan about the Lens of Wayfinding

Oct 21, 202127:24
A Lens A Day #36 - Participation with David Dylan Thomas

A Lens A Day #36 - Participation with David Dylan Thomas

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with David Dylan Thomas about the Lens of Participation

Oct 21, 202128:40
A Lens A Day #35 - Dynamic Categories with Madonnalisa Chan

A Lens A Day #35 - Dynamic Categories with Madonnalisa Chan

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Madonnalisa Chan about the Lens of Dynamic Categories

Oct 08, 202123:54
A Lens A Day #34 - Plain Language with Katherine Summers

A Lens A Day #34 - Plain Language with Katherine Summers

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Katherine Summers about the Lens of Plain Language

Oct 08, 202128:47
A Lens A Day #33 - Identity with Cordelia Yu

A Lens A Day #33 - Identity with Cordelia Yu

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Cordelia Yu about the Lens of Identity

Oct 08, 202127:05
A Lens A Day #32 - Content Types with Ron Bronson

A Lens A Day #32 - Content Types with Ron Bronson

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Ron Bronson about the Lens of Content Types

Oct 08, 202123:01
A Lens A Day #31 - Burden with Eduardo Ortiz

A Lens A Day #31 - Burden with Eduardo Ortiz

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Eduardo Ortiz about the Lens of Burden

Oct 08, 202124:21
A Lens A Day #30 - Topic vs. Container with Jeff Eaton

A Lens A Day #30 - Topic vs. Container with Jeff Eaton

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Jeff Eaton about the Lens of Content vs. Container

Oct 08, 202136:39
A Lens A Day #29 - Corporate Mythology with Peter Merholz

A Lens A Day #29 - Corporate Mythology with Peter Merholz

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Peter Merholz about the Lens of Corporate Mythology

Oct 08, 202132:44
A Lens A Day #28 - Rules with Sarah Barrett

A Lens A Day #28 - Rules with Sarah Barrett

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Sarah Barrett about the Lens of Rules

Oct 08, 202128:23
A Lens A Day #27 - Comprehensiveness with Dalia Levine

A Lens A Day #27 - Comprehensiveness with Dalia Levine

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Dalia Levine about the Lens of Comprehensiveness

Oct 08, 202130:46
A Lens A Day #26 - Apples to Apples with Chiara Ogan

A Lens A Day #26 - Apples to Apples with Chiara Ogan

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Chiara Ogan about the Lens of Apples to Apples

Oct 08, 202136:01
A Lens A Day #25 - Precedence with Maxine Morris

A Lens A Day #25 - Precedence with Maxine Morris

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Maxine Morris about the Lens of Precedence

Sep 27, 202128:36
A Lens A Day #24 - Meeting Expectations with Jeremy Burton

A Lens A Day #24 - Meeting Expectations with Jeremy Burton

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Jeremy Burton about the Lens of Meeting Expectations

Sep 27, 202126:41
A Lens A Day #23 - Inverse Implication with Jorge Arango

A Lens A Day #23 - Inverse Implication with Jorge Arango

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Jorge Arango about the Lens of Inverse Implication

Sep 27, 202133:40
A Lens A Day #22 - Distraction with Cassini Nazir

A Lens A Day #22 - Distraction with Cassini Nazir

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Cassini Nazir about the Lens of Distraction

Sep 27, 202127:42
A Lens A Day #21 - Accountability with Margot Bloomstein

A Lens A Day #21 - Accountability with Margot Bloomstein

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Margot Bloomstein about the Lens of Accountability

Sep 27, 202134:26
A Lens A Day #20 - Engineering Feasibility with Ren Pope

A Lens A Day #20 - Engineering Feasibility with Ren Pope

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Ren Pope about the Lens of Engineering Feasibility

Sep 24, 202123:20
A Lens A Day #19 - Metadata Feasibility with Rachel Price

A Lens A Day #19 - Metadata Feasibility with Rachel Price

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Rachel Price about the Lens of Metadata Feasibility

Sep 24, 202128:17
A Lens A Day #18 - Who Benefits with Andy Vitale

A Lens A Day #18 - Who Benefits with Andy Vitale

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Andy Vitale about the Lens of Who Benefits

Sep 24, 202118:26
A Lens A Day #17 - Browsability with Andy Fitzgerald

A Lens A Day #17 - Browsability with Andy Fitzgerald

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Andy Fitzgerald about the Lens of Browsability

Sep 24, 202127:49
A Lens A Day #16 - Importance with Adam Polansky

A Lens A Day #16 - Importance with Adam Polansky

Conversations about Information Architecture

Dan Brown talks with Adam Polansky about the Lens of Importance

Sep 24, 202130:06