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World Information Architecture Day 2013 Event PDXInformation Architecture InstituteSaturday, February 9, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST)Portland, OR |
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Welcome to World Information Architecture Day 2013!
Come learn about what Information Architecture means and about some of the challenges facing Portland's leading practitioners.
Ideal for: Anyone interested in technology, creative tech, business of tech, industry pros, students and everyone in between.
Thanks to our sponsors: AIGA, IxDA, PDX Web & Design Meetup, Northwest Creative Social Club, Ringleaderpdx, Floyd's Coffee and People's Sandwich of Portland.
Our speaker lineup is amazing!
10am: Jeanne Turner Walmart Labs
When we have to wait 20 minutes for service after being seated at a restaurant, or when a grocery store is disorganized and the clerk is distracted and unhelpful, then we know that something is wrong with the situation. In the physical world, lack of information and poor interactions are obvious. In the physical world, we know how to make improvements that increase customer satisfaction. How can we translate this understanding to the digital world? What do we need to understand about human nature to improve digital experiences? In this talk, Jeanne Turner will discuss concepts and techniques that allow us to cultivate good will in the digital world.
11am: Patricia Colley Interactionflow
Civilizing Information Architecture: A meditation on systems design
12p: Huston Hedinger Wikisway
Networks as a User Interface
The mathematics of graph theory and its many applications via network science in sociology, bioinformatics, intelligence, and even physics, represent a paradigm shift in how we study and consider information. Over the last 30 years, machines have allowed us to structure data in such a way that allow us to analyze the complex interactions between the individual actors in networks. These interactions turn out to reveal patterns that are both predictable and obedient to mathematical laws- many in the academic community are just beginning to grasp the power an the importance of these claims. The ability to visualize networks allowing the researcher/user/customer to quickly understand the structure and behavior of a network is the main focus of this talk.
1p: Matthew Baranauskas and Noah DiJulio Ziba
Meeting the Challenges of Innovating on Top of Existing Platforms
Information architecture is the keystone of every digital experience. It's where consumer needs and desires often collide with a brand's hopes and dreams. The danger for companies as they grow is figuring out how to integrate new features into their customer's existing experience. Using real world examples and personal anecdotes, Matthew and Noah will discuss how they navigate the challenge of innovating on top of existing platforms using a consumer-centric approach. You'll gain perspective on where to look for inspiration and insight, how to prioritize features into something that is meaningful and authentic, and how not to lose your mind in the process.
2p: Joel Barker and Michael Sulis Wordlions and Summit Energy Tech, respectively
Capture, Tagging and Release of Institutional Knowledge: Delivering Information in the Real World
When creating a system to deliver institutional information outside of the organization, the success of the project rests on understanding the requirements and work process of all stakeholders. In this case study, Summit Energy Tech and Word Lions collaborated to collect, organize, and make available the mission critical institutional knowledge that was the foundation of our client’s relationship with their customers. This presentation will cover not only our solution, but the points where understanding the client capacity makes the difference between implementation and project failure.
3p: Alison Stump The Social Wall
Visualizing Insight: Getting Started in Information Architecture
4p: Dedrick Sprick OHSU
Progressive Content Strategy: A content commitment model
There are a lot of hurdles to overcome for managing content well on any site. Managing content well includes knowing your website, scheduling tasks, getting the resources together, staying on top of trends and responding to visitor needs. Learn how to tackle this monumental task one step at a time, so your team can grow with your website.
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We can have only 80 guests/session, so it's all first come, first served, so make sure you're on time!
Also, food and drink is allowed, but not provided. Please go to Floyd's Coffee across the street or People's Sandwich of Portland to find food, or bring your own.
Afterparty @Backspace 'til whenever, please register for that as well.
Hope to see you all here!
Click here for more info: WORLD IA DAY 2013 PORTLAND
When & Where
Thetus
34 NW 1st Avenue
@Couch Street in Old Town
Portland,
OR 97209
Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST)
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Information Architecture Institute
On February 9, 2013 the IA Institute and a team of global sponsors and local coordinators will convene fifteen meetings all around the world in support and celebration of information architecture.
In some of the languages and regions we practice in, the words for “architecture” and “design” are quite different; in others: it’s the same word. Wouldn’t it be marvelous to understand if, when and how the discourses of architecture and design diverge and overlap?
In 2013, the Information Architecture Institute seeks to facilitate a global conversation about “the architecture part” of IA and to focus the 2nd annual World IA Day on generating ideas and artifacts that allow greater understanding of what we mean when we say “architecture” and when we say “design” in our research and practice.
World IA Day 2013: Exploring and expanding the ontologies of information architecture.
About the IAI
The Information Architecture Institute is a 501(c)6 professional organization, operated by a dedicated, multi-national group of people. Volunteering our own resources, we aspire to build bridges to related disciplines and organizations. We invite you to join us in advancing the state of Information Architecture through research, education, advocacy and community service.
We’re working hard to build an international membership that connects people with diverse languages, cultures and perspectives. So far, we have more than 2,000 members from 60 countries. Our Board of Directors and Board of Advisors are comprised of individuals from six continents. Our Translations Initiative and Local Group Program serve to promote and extend our services to all corners of the world.