Information Architecture has always been an important part of web design; if a website is too difficult to navigate, users are unlikely to stick around. It’s the IA’s job to think like a user and structure the website accordingly. IAs sometimes operate as graphic designers and often are responsible for SEO (search engine optimization), thus…
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Weaving a Tale on the Web
Cross-posted from my work blog. I like to think that I was a librarian in another life. Although the strict organization of every single item (heaven!) would have been a perk, the best part of such a job would be all the instances in which I could match up a reader with the perfect bookâall…
The Meshing of History and Story
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks reading through Twilight & History. Before you roll your eyes and assign me to the category of “crazy Twilight weirdo,” please let me assure you that this is not a review of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga. Let me also assure you that I am a totally normal woman,…
The Great Journal Experiment (Part V)
Welcome to round four of the Bookzilla summer project. The weeks are flying by, I’m uber-busy, and I’m getting ready to hit the beach next weekend. So this round of the Experiment is low on quantity, but contains some of the best pages I’ve done thus far (I think, anyway). Let’s dive right in, shall…
Intelligence in Advertising
I have always been attracted to intelligence. This means that I am happiest when surrounded by intelligent people (preferably in witty or snarky clothing), engaging in intelligent conversation about a myriad of topics. The shows I watch contain intelligent humor, and puns are the jokes I like best. Sadly, the Internet does not generally have…