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Jesse James Garrett


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Jesse James Garrett is President and a founding partner of Adaptive Path. He is author of The Elements of User Experience (New Riders), and is recognized as a pioneer in the field of information architecture. Jesse's clients include AT&T, Intel, Crayola, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, and National Public Radio.

Professional Background

Since starting in the Internet industry in 1995, Jesse has had a hands-on role in almost every aspect of Web development, from interface design and programming to content development and high-level strategy. Today, information architects around the world depend on the tools and concepts he has developed, including the widely acclaimed "Elements of User Experience" model.

Jesse is co-founder of the Information Architecture Institute, the only professional organization dedicated to information architecture. He is also a frequent speaker and writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including New Architect, Digital Web, and Boxes and Arrows.

Upcoming Appearances

May 19 - 23
Jesse James Garrett will be giving the keynote presentation at the Great Indian Developer Summit in Bangalore, India


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Jesse Talks Shop with Khoi Vinh, Design Director, NYTimes.com
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