From finders at findability.org  Wed Nov 18 10:02:37 2009
From: finders at findability.org (finders at findability.org)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:37 -0500
Subject: [finders] Information Architecture with Maps
Message-ID: <28E59C0F-09ED-4AB3-8598-BC7190FB16CE@semanticstudios.com>

November 18, 2009: Information Architecture with Maps

http://www.findability.org/archives/000241.php

I'm working on a brand new workshop for UX London in May:

"A map is a powerful tool for navigating and understanding physical,  
digital, intellectual, and social space. In this workshop, we'll  
explore how maps can improve the process and product of classic and  
cross-media information architecture and user experience design."

That's all I have! But, I'm convinced that information architect as  
cartographer is a relatively uncharted territory worthy of  
exploration. And Richard Saul Wurman agrees. But, I could sure use  
some help. If you have reactions, suggestions, or recommended reading,  
please let me know. Thanks!

Strange Connections

* IA for Ubiquitous Ecologies (PDF) by Andrea Resmini and Luca Rosati  
is a short, powerful paper about designing cross-media experiences.

* Stacy Surla has written a great article about Citizen-Centric Portals.




From finders at findability.org  Thu Nov 19 13:29:38 2009
From: finders at findability.org (finders at findability.org)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:38 -0500
Subject: [finders] SixthSense
Message-ID: <822A1B9A-D648-4EB7-9800-27FDE2CE1FB7@semanticstudios.com>

November 19, 2009: SixthSense

http://www.findability.org/archives/000242.php

I was enjoying this fascinating video about the SixthSense project,  
which I learned about from this IxDA post when this crazy lemur leapt  
onto the screen...

...and made my day. Very cool! Oh, and if you like that video, you'll  
also like these videos about Project Natal for the Xbox. Thanks for  
the links Amit!