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- Dec 29, 202441 min
Epilogue
In this final episode, I reflect on things I learned by producing the show. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/12/29/episode-156-epilogue/ Photo by Diego Jimenez on Unsplash.
- Dec 15, 202432 min
Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 2
Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. In our previous conversation, I interviewed Peter about a big change in his life. In this interview, we turn the tables: he interviews me about a big change to this show. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/12/15/episode-155-peter-morville/
- Dec 1, 202451 min
Peter Morville on Exit Interview, part 1
Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. This is Peter’s third appearance on the show. I asked him back because I wanted to learn about his decision to retire from IA consulting. This is the first of two conversations with Peter about navigating big changes. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/12/01/episode-154-peter-morville/
- Nov 17, 202437 min
Joe Natoli on The UX Team of One
Joe Natoli is a renowned UX design consultant, advisor, and educator. Now, he’s collaborated with Leah Buley on a new edition of her classic book, The User Experience Team of One. That is the subject of our conversation. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/11/17/episode-153-joe-natoli/
- Nov 3, 202441 min
Andy Budd on The Growth Equation
Andy Budd co-founded pioneering UX design agency Clearleft. After leading and growing that company, he became an advisor, VC, and coach. He’s now written a book on how early stage startups can benefit from good design. That is the focus of our conversation. See full show notes: https://theinformed.life/2024/11/03/episode-152-andy-budd/
- Oct 20, 202441 min
Karen McGrane on Content Management
Karen McGrane describes herself as a “UX multi-hyphenate”: information architect, content strategist, technical communicator, accessibility advocate, and more. She’s co-founder of Autogram, a content management and design system consultancy, and author of two classic books on content strategy. In this conversation, we focus on how AI might affect content management on the web. See full show notes: https://theinformed.life/2024/10/20/episode-151-karen-mcgrane/
- Oct 6, 202436 min
Scott Berkun on Why Design is Hard
Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of nine books on design, innovation, remote work, and more. His most recent book, Why Design Is Hard, is the second of a pair on why design makes a difference and how designers can best go about it. That is the focus of today’s conversation. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/10/06/episode-150-scott-berkun/
- Sep 22, 202439 min
Tamsen Webster on Communicating Change
Tamsen Webster describes herself as “part message designer, part English-to-English translator, and part magpie.” She is also a consultant and author who helps leaders enact large-scale change. Her latest book, Say What They Can’t Unhear, explains how to drive lasting change through effective communication. That is the focus of our conversation. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/09/22/episode-149-tamsen-webster/
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