We are pleased to present a few more sections from Molly Wright Steenson’s brilliant book detailing the rich history of Digital Architecture. The book covers five influential architects who insisted on working to forward digital approaches, and proceeded to create the design path for a lot of modern digital design, including the origins of Information Architecture. In Part 2 of these book excerpts Molly covers the early history of Boxes and Arrows alongside a few events and details from the early
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We occasionally have the opportunity to share excerpts from new or soon-to-be released books in the design industry. We hope you enjoy these, and find some new books to read along the way.
Architectural Intelligence: Part 1
We are pleased to present a few sections from Molly Wright Steenson’s brilliant book detailing the rich history of Digital Architecture. The book covers five influential architects who insisted on working to forward digital approaches, and proceeded to create the design path for a lot of modern digital design, including the origins of Information Architecture. In Part 1 of these book excerpts Molly covers the history of how Information Architecture emerged as a practice and the beginnings of what we
Continue readingBook in Brief: Living in Information
Editors’ note: This “Book in Brief” feature here on Boxes and Arrows is from Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places by Jorge Arango. We’ll publish an excerpt, up to 500 words, of your book. The catch is that we’ll only publicize one book a month; first come, first serve. Other rules will certainly occur to us over time. Hit us up at idea at boxesandarrows.com. Chapter 4: Engagement You walk into the kitchen with the intent of making a sandwich, when
Continue readingBook in Brief: Meeting Design for Managers, Makers, and Everyone
Editors’ note: This “Book in Brief” feature here on Boxes and Arrows is from Kevin Hoffman’s Meeting Design for Managers, Makers, and Everyone. We’ll publish an excerpt, up to 500 words, of your book. The catch is that we’ll only publicize one book a month; first come, first serve. Other rules will certainly occur to us over time. Hit us up at idea at boxesandarrows.com. How to Design a Meeting When hundreds of hours of his design team’s sweat, blood, and tears seemed
Continue readingBook in Brief: Digital and Marketing Asset Management
Editors’ note: The second “Book in Brief” feature here on Boxes and Arrows is from Theresa Regli’s Digital and Marketing Asset Management: The Real Story About DAM Technology and Practice. Use the discount code ‘dmambanda’ to add this to your library; it’s good for 20% off. We’ll publish an excerpt, up to 500 words, of your book. The catch is that we’ll only publicize one book a month; first come, first serve. Other rules will certainly occur to us over time. Hit
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