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Thom Haller, user advocate

After several years working as a writer, trainer, and information designer, Thom founded Info.Design to apply the science of information architecture in the workplace. "I think it's possible" Thom wrote in January 97, "for people to open a page of text or visit an online site, find the information they need, and get on with the rest of their lives." This spirit infuses the work of Thom and Info.Design.

Thom as been called an "information architecture evangelist." His classes have been labeled "fun" and "enjoyable and "effective."

Want to introduce Thom to your boss? Print a one-page PDF summary about Thom and Info.Design or contact Thom via email.

Want to learn how Thom got into this work? Read Thom's Story or inquire about Thom's performance piece: Information Overloaded.

He teaches courses in Information Design, Professional Writing, and Argument at the University of Maryland and Information Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He conducts corporate training seminars; and offers classes in Information Architecture, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Technical Writing, and Visual Thinking. His classes are informative, structured, and well-received.

Thom received the prestigious USDA Faculty Excellence Award in 1996. Thom works as a communications consultant to associations (AARP, Natl. Assoc. of REALTORS, Nat'l Education Association), Corporations (The Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Studies, Xerox Corporation, Amdahl Corporation) and for Government (Department of Health and Human Services, US Department of Agriculture, Smithsonian Institution) offering advice and training on how people structure information.

He has served as lead information architect for USDA Graduate School's Technology Enabled Learning (developing CD-ROM-based instruction) and has developed several USDA courses on structuring information.

Thom also has written award-winning user manuals, technical documents, annual reports, and job aids for corporations and nonprofit organizations.

To find out more about how the Thom can support your organization, view a sample presentation, download complete resume (pdf) or email Thom@thomhaller.com.

Read Thom's story.