145 episodes

An interview-based show that explores how people organize and design information to get things done.

The Informed Life Jorge Arango

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 38 Ratings

An interview-based show that explores how people organize and design information to get things done.

    Colin Eagan and Jeffrey McIntyre on Personalization

    Colin Eagan and Jeffrey McIntyre on Personalization

    My guests today are Colin Eagan and Jeffrey MacIntyre. Although they work for different companies, Colin and Jeffrey share a common focus: how information technologies might offer more personalized experiences. They co-authored an article on the subject for A List Apart and Jeffrey gave an excellent presentation based on that material at this year’s IA Conference, which led to this interview.See full show notes at:https://theinformed.life/2024/07/14/episode-144-colin-eagan-jeffrey-macintyre/

    • 43 min
    Harry Max on Prioritization

    Harry Max on Prioritization

    Harry Max is an executive player coach with a long trajectory in Silicon Valley. Through his consultancy, he helps senior leaders and their teams realize their visions by zeroing in on pragmatic solutions to complex challenges. And on that note, Harry’s written a new book, called Managing Priorities, that teaches leaders how to do just that.You can buy Harry’s book from Rosenfeld Media. Use discount code INFORMED20 for 20% off until July 30, 2024.Disclaimer: I received a copy of Harry’s book ...

    • 46 min
    Stéphanie Walter on Neurospicy

    Stéphanie Walter on Neurospicy

    Stéphanie Walter is a UX researcher and designer based in Luxembourg. She’s prolific in sharing useful information via social media and her newsletter. Recently, she co-founded a new project, called Neurospicy, to bring more awareness to issues of neurodiversity in design. Neurospicy has evolved since we recorded this conversation, but as you’ll hear, organic evolution is part of Stéphanie’s approach.See full show notes at:https://theinformed.life/2024/06/16/episode-142-stephanie-walter/

    • 39 min
    Rachel Price on Responsible AI

    Rachel Price on Responsible AI

    Rachel Price is a Principal Information Architect at Microsoft and teaches Information Architecture at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. She was a guest on The Informed Life in 2019, discussing the role of structure in improvisation. Today’s conversation focuses on a subject that’s on a lot of information architects’ minds: how to responsibly design AI-powered systems.See full show notes at:https://theinformed.life/2024/06/02/episode-141-rachel-price/

    • 41 min
    Emily Campbell on The Shape of AI

    Emily Campbell on The Shape of AI

    Emily Campbell is a design leader and advisor. She brings thoughtfulness and depth to producing business results through design and helping designers develop their careers as they fulfill that mission. Like me, Emily is deeply interested in AI. She’s developing an emergent pattern language for working with AI, and that is the subject of our conversation.See full show notes at:https://theinformed.life/2024/05/19/episode-140-emily-campbell/

    • 38 min
    Chris Aldrich on Cybernetic Communications

    Chris Aldrich on Cybernetic Communications

    Chris Aldrich has the most multi-disciplinary resume I’ve ever seen, with a background that includes biomedics, electrical engineering, entertainment, genetics, theoretical mathematics, and more. Chris describes himself as a modern-day cybernetician, and in this conversation we discuss cybernetics and communications, differences between oral and literary cultures, and indigenous traditions and mnemonics, among many other things.See full show notes at:https://theinformed.life/2024/05/05/episod...

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

Infodump ,

One of my top 3 favorite podcasts

The Informed Life is fascinating and mind building for anyone with the least bit of interest in how people organize their lives. Jorge asks great questions that make me feel compelled to make a note. So many gems on how to manage all this information we face on the daily and to use it to your advantage. PS: If PKMs are your thing, check out Jorge’s book, Duly Noted. So much more helpful than Smart Notes, IMO. Thanks for this podcast, Jorge!

RedesignEverything ,

An Intelligent Perspective

I have listened to almost every episode and I highly recommend Jorge and this podcast. He has great guests, he asks insightful questions, and if you work I Design as I do, this is a must listen show.

spccdt ,

I’m glad this podcast exists

I’ve always been interested in Information Architecture (IA) as a field, but I didn’t know where to start. The conversations between the host and his guests on this show are a fantastic resource for me and, I think, for others who might be interested in learning what IA is all about and the ways in which it applies to everyday life.

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