Jorge Arango

Jorge Arango is an information architect, design consultant, and author who specializes in helping organizations create better digital products and services through strategic design. He is known for his work in information architecture, user experience design, and digital product strategy. Arango has written several influential books including "Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places" (2018) and co-authored "Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond" (2015), which is considered a foundational text in the field. His writing focuses on how information environments shape human understanding and behavior. Through his consulting practice, Arango works with organizations to improve their digital product strategies and information architectures. He regularly speaks at industry conferences and has taught workshops on information architecture and strategic design. Arango draws from his background in architecture and applies architectural thinking to the design of digital spaces. His work emphasizes the importance of creating coherent, ethical, and sustainable information environments that serve human needs.

Readers view Jorge Arango as a clear communicator who bridges complex information architecture concepts with real-world examples. Readers highlight his practical approach in "Living in Information" and "Designing for Trust," with multiple reviews noting his accessible writing style. One Amazon reviewer said "he explains IA concepts without getting lost in technical jargon." Business readers appreciate his focus on organizational impacts rather than just design principles. Some readers note his books could include more concrete case studies and implementation details. A few Goodreads reviews mention wanting deeper technical specifics rather than high-level frameworks. Ratings across platforms: - Living in Information (2018) Goodreads: 4.1/5 (89 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (31 ratings) - Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond (co-authored, 2015) Goodreads: 4.1/5 (1,244 ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (127 ratings) - Designing for Trust (2023) Goodreads: 4.3/5 (12 ratings) Amazon: 5/5 (7 ratings)

Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places (2018) An examination of how digital environments can be thoughtfully designed as "places" rather than just products or tools.

Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond (2015) A comprehensive guide to information architecture principles and practices, co-authored with Peter Morville and Louis Rosenfeld.

Architectures: Design Patterns for TechComm Professionals (2013) An analysis of architectural patterns and their application in technical communication and information design.

Elements of Information Architecture (2010) A focused exploration of core information architecture concepts and their practical implementation in digital projects.

The Strategic Designer: Tools & Techniques for Managing the Design Process (2009) A methodological approach to design management and strategic thinking in professional design practice.