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Aug 03, 2011
Lucid introduction to the field. Confirmed some things I'd figured out on the fly while helping reorganize a couple of entrepreneurs' site, and taught me plenty that I can put to good use in future.
I particularly enjoyed Wodtke's approach to "Gurus and Rules," as laid out in Chapter 1.
Also, I enjoyed the personable style she demonstrates throughout, along with her wry humour: "Information likes to be free, but people want to get paid."
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I particularly enjoyed Wodtke's approach to "Gurus and Rules," as laid out in Chapter 1.
Also, I enjoyed the personable style she demonstrates throughout, along with her wry humour: "Information likes to be free, but people want to get paid."
Occasionally, I didn't see the point of More...
May 12, 2010
Murray
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Although not as in-depth as 'the polar bear book' by Morville and Rosenfeld, this book on IA is much more approachable, and therefore perhaps easier to introduce IA concepts to interested colleagues. Also has some tips on keeping care of yourself as you play the IA game.
[Second edition has significantly updated content, as well as colour images:]
[Second edition has significantly updated content, as well as colour images:]
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Jan 05, 2012
Kaitlin
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Great introduction to information architecture, especially for those without an IA background who need practical advice on how to build a web site.
Jul 26, 2011
Antti
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Quite an interesting read, not too outdated yet. Not too heavy and quite easy to follow thanks to a lot of screenshots and examples.
Nov 07, 2010
Elizabeth
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This is a solid introduction to information architecture. No, it isn't Morville and Rosenfeld's Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, but Wodtke and Govella's book covers the essentials, does so in a friendly, non-frightening way, and is a little more portable than the polar bear book. Plus, it's actually enjoyable to read, which is a good thing in its own right.
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Oct 22, 2008
Amber
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Wodtke is so funny! This is was my first formal introduction to information architecture (although I had certainly been exposed to it indirectly throughout my industrial design education/career), and I couldn't have asked for a better person to lay it all out.
She speaks in shades of grays, but somehow nothing comes across as fuzzy. Chock full of great examples and hilariously down to earth, this book is a great hands-on introduction to the not-so-obvious function of information d More...
She speaks in shades of grays, but somehow nothing comes across as fuzzy. Chock full of great examples and hilariously down to earth, this book is a great hands-on introduction to the not-so-obvious function of information d More...
May 07, 2010
Rebecca
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I definitely didn't intend to read this in one day, but it was engaging, and it was interesting. It actually reminded me a lot of both the exhibit design and database design classes I had to take in grad school.
I imagine I'll either use it as a reference or else I'll just flat out re-read it.
I imagine I'll either use it as a reference or else I'll just flat out re-read it.
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