Boxes and Arrows

Over 20 years of publishing about the design behind the design

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

While on hiatus, we're considering the questionable value of remaining on @Twitter. Pausing comms here for how. We'll be looking into more stable and sustainable platforms like Mastodon, and continuing our presence on @LinkedIn. Thank you for following!

[Bibiana Nunes @bibinex]

Sign up for a mentoring session during #IAC23 for an opportunity to get advice and mentorship from UX and design experts during your time at @theiaconf. Sign up with one of our amazing mentors from the IA community: https://t.co/DwNjqHXJTI

[IAC - Information Architecture Conference #IAC26 @theiaconf]

Being a good leader is tough. Being a good leader through tons of change and uncertainty? Even more so. Join @vidhster to learn about ways we can lead well even when times are challenging.

https://t.co/9s2ineVsyx

[IAC - Information Architecture Conference #IAC26 @theiaconf]

Complex applications that support specialized work depend on good information architecture for usability. At #IAC23, Virginia Corvid will share an overview of the best UI patterns for handling complexity and scale them over time.

https://t.co/jK21Cci4HL

[IAC - Information Architecture Conference #IAC26 @theiaconf]

Going through a career transition? Trying to navigate a shift in your work narrative?

At #IAC23, @verbistheword will share how to stay hopeful amidst professional uncertainty.

Learn more: https://t.co/15p6Hy7vYf

#CareerChange #Transition

[Chicago Camps @ChicagoCamps]

Should designers get an MBA? What's the allure of an MBA?

@ChristinaOnUX answers these questions an more in her Tent Talks session: https://t.co/NgQRuKaPE0

Including this bit about design leadership's most-used tool.

Check it out & join us for more at https://t.co/hzb7vKBjNc

[IAC - Information Architecture Conference #IAC26 @theiaconf]

Can we use emotional sense-making in IA to support the development of more humane technology? We are looking forward to Ashley Brewer speaking with us about this important topic at #IAC23.

Register here: https://t.co/rJfpZqjF2p

#IA #AI #EmotionalDesign

[IAC - Information Architecture Conference #IAC26 @theiaconf]

💡Striving to create a more equitable future in tech?💡

Consider supporting our equity, student, & DEI scholarship initiatives by becoming a #IAC23 sponsor today.

✨ https://t.co/BxOpDOhNN2 ✨

#DEIB #DiversityInTech #SponsorshipOpportunities

[The Understanding Group (TUG) @undrstndng]

Come to Dan Klyn's @theiaconf workshop and learn how architectural thinking can help you better see and understand complex systems!

https://t.co/sE9zqhVm1b

[Michelle Chin @soysaucechin]

The @theiaconf just announced their program and guess who’s presenting? This gal (and Mary Fran, too!)! I’m so honored to be part of this amazing lineup and conference. Hope to see you there.

[Women Talk Design @womentalkdesign]

Paid opportunity: @FAccTConference is looking for a Chicago based graphic designer with logo experience. If interested, email your rate and samples to [email protected]

[Women Talk Design @womentalkdesign]

Here's the thing: speaking isn't just about stepping onto a conference stage and delivering a prepared talk.

[The Informed Life @informed_life]

Amy Jimenez Marquez on Leading Information Architecture https://t.co/SErhgkOLJN

#podcast #informationarchitecture #ux #uxdesign #productdesign

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

Great learning opportunity - use any remaining professional development budget for 2022 to attend #IAC23

Be part of the world’s leading gathering for information architecture, user experience design, and content strategy

https://t.co/DQ3nPfBVrJ

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

So many tremendous lessons in https://t.co/Gd5G4UdWoK

Can’t stop taking in information, connecting dots, and changing the world? You may find yourselves in MOVE FAST. BREAK SHIT. BURN OUT - it won’t tell you to stop - it will help you sustainably work well

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

Richa Prajapati, of Research Strategy Community (https://t.co/IZmbXuI4cT) shares her "Journey to Understanding Research Strategy"

?!?!?! DYK most companies are NOT using research to drive product strategy and innovation ?!?!?!

https://t.co/xQ7k4cssOj

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

We at Boxes and Arrows are thankful for our authors, our readers, our #InformationArchitecture #UXresearch #UXdesign #ContentStrategy community of people and practice.

(photo by ReadyToGift on Etsy)

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

More on designing for all: Nate Baldwin, creator of https://t.co/YgnnaReSbF - color tools for design, teaches the complexities around color and contrast perception using interactive demonstrations

Consider this: https://t.co/LUQzLSjEpM

[Boxes and Arrows @boxesandarrows]

Of course there are regional variances - due in part to cost of living and the supply and demand of available talent - but we thought we'd share median US salaries for #InformationArchitecture as reported by Glassdoor, just in case you're curious.

https://t.co/czWrxfmwPQ