Reference
æolian solutions reflects the interactive vision of Arthur Murphy. Arthur’s computer experience includes ten years of software design, two years of multimedia creation, and six years experience in Internet development. His current work in information architecture is informed by his expertise in issues of accessibility. His employment at Georgia Tech included both traditional information systems design and teaching in an academic environment designed for the inclusion of students with disabilities.
Arthur has an MS in Information Design and Technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His undergraduate studies were in English Literature at Middlebury College. Arthur has shared his expertise to the field of information technology in both private industry (IBM, Trust Company Bank, consulting firms) and academia (Georgia Tech, Emory University).
His consulting clients include The Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC), an initiative of the University System of Georgia, and G3ict, the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies, a flagship advocacy initiative of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development.
G3ict has been the impetus for the formation of a Georgia initiative to collaborate on research, development, and implementation of technology to assist people with disabilities. The burgeoning not-for-profit Georgia Alliance for Inclusive Technologies (GAIT) has a formative public presence in a Google site and some preliminary audience discussion in an Aeolian Solutions sandbox site. More to come…
His most recent accessibility presentation was to the National Association of Government Communicators conference on May 19, 2010. (Page contains link to archived Webcast.)
He is currently working at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and playing with CDC syndication. (Page contains live content from CDC.)
A resume
A context:
Many information architects work as consultants on substantial development efforts. My work with IBM was primarily on large projects - not a single site that I could call my own. Therefore, there are few references to sites that I designed alone. Specific discussions of past work are available as part of consulting consultations.
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For the serious viewer, a PDF version of my current resume is available.
A few Pointers and Links
There are many "standard" IA references.
If you are interested in my recommendation for a book that defines a comprehensive approach to the User-Centered Design process, read "Understanding Your Users: A Practical Guide to User Requirements Methods, Tools, and Techniques (Interactive Technologies)" by Catherine Courage and Kathy Baxter.
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For information concerning my having served as Georgia Tech’s representative to the Committee responsible for drafting standards to implement access to information by people with disabilities [Section 508, fall 1998 - spring 1999], refer to http://www.section508.gov/.
