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The Information Design and Architecture SIG provides members the opportunity to develop knowledge and learn collaboratively about optimal ways to present and structure information in print and online.

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Try "Single Sourcing. Building Modular Documentation" by Kurt Ament.
Last replied by Corinna Peisker on Monday, 21 January 2013
I find it odd that Ginny does not recognize that the two meanings of information design she uses 1. information production and 2. information displayed are verb and noun, and so it would be normal for the same words to be used in the different contexts. But then she is programmer turned information designer and not writer turned information designer. Her entire view of information design (and in fact all of writing in a digital medium) is from the point of view of the programmer. I suggest that when discussing design of information, she and Nielsen both see only one style of writing -- user-centric, or writing designed to facilitate effective navigation. User-centric writing is important, but there are two more styles just as important, and with both styles, the point is to get the reader to linger. With persuasion-centric writing, the point is to keep the reader engaged until he/she becomes persuaded and does whatever the text is pushing them to do. If the reader buys while on that page, the text wins. With quality-centric writing the effort is to entertain or educate (as opposed to inform) and, again, the point is to get the reader to linger. This is one of three ideas I believe the information architect needs to consider when managing content on a site.
Last replied by David Hailey on Friday, 02 November 2012

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Diana McMillion
Is there a list of (free) information design resources posted here or on a related Web page?

At first glance, the information that is available seems somewhat sparse.
Diane BorgwardtDiane Borgwardt on Tuesday, 08 January 2013 14:47

You might look at Jakob Nielsen’s Useit.com site with his Alertbox newsletter.

Other sites:

http://www.designtoread.com/Framework

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/typelegibility/Type_Legibility_and_Readability.htm

http://www.slideshare.net/btglenn/information-design-1341688

http://www.personal.psu.edu/jun3/blogs/designing_with_color/

http://www.noupe.com/design/fantastic-information-architecture-resources.html

http://arbent.net/blog/outstanding-free-ebooks-on-design

Diana McMillionDiana McMillion on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 01:29

Thank you, Diane--these will be very useful.

Tuesday, 08 January 2013 09:10
 
David L. Caruso
http://www.mydesignshop.com/when-words-are-not-enough-designcast?et_mid=561672&rid=3690239

Creating Great Infographics, Live DesignCast
A step-by-step guide to the information design process.
By Nathan Martin & Collin Miller
Bea HortopanuBea Hortopanu on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 11:58

This sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Wednesday, 13 June 2012 09:54
 
David L. Caruso
2 Summit events just added - please RSVP if you will be in Rosemont and can attend these gatherings.
Bruce PoropatBruce Poropat on Friday, 11 May 2012 21:21

What are the two events, and when and where are they?

Hillary HauslerHillary Hausler on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 16:43

They are on the right side of this page, under the Events heading.

Friday, 11 May 2012 15:10
 
RONALD HECK
Hello. I am new to the STC and to this group. Can someone explain the purpose of the group and how I might find it useful? Content on the home page looks rather sparse.
Ron - St. Paul, MN
James LeatherwoodJames Leatherwood on Thursday, 19 January 2012 16:05

Ditto - I just joined STC and I'm looking for some research to support some of my recommendations to management for documentation standards.

Stellena NelsonStellena Nelson on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 13:29

Me, too. We're transitioning between tools (Intra.Doc to SharePoint), and I'm lookin for ideas to make the process smoother.

Monday, 09 January 2012 12:07
 
Seokjung Park
Anyone adopting Enterprise Content Management Maturity Model in the real-world?
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 23:36
 
David L. Caruso
Look out, the ID/A SIG is going to rise like the phoenix in Sacramento! This is my positive outlook on the world. Hopefully we have a lively bunch and can get the train back on track!
Rachel HoughtonRachel Houghton on Sunday, 01 May 2011 00:16

Looking forward to it!

Friday, 15 April 2011 16:13