Thom Haller

Thom Haller, teacher, speaker, writer, and user-advocate explores strategies for structuring information so people can find what they want, use it, and appreciate the experience. Thom is a passionate believer in clear communication. He’s a teacher who knows what it’s like to get lost in information and harbors the belligerence to ask, “how can we structure information with the user in mind?”

Thom helps organizations and Government agencies improve the structure of electronic and print information. He enrolls stakeholders in user-focused thinking and enables organizations to develop documents and systems that help people get their jobs done.

Thom teaches courses in Information Architecture, Web Writing, Information Engineering, Information Design, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, and other understanding-focused courses. He is an instructor with The University of Maryland’s Professional Writing Program and USDA Graduate School .

In 1996, Thom founded Info.Design, Inc. (a consultancy and think tank) to explore strategies for presenting information so it’s easily understood. Thom shares the Info.Design studio with colleagues, volunteers, students, and a wire-haired fox terrier.

Info.Design’s clients include AARP, USDA Economic Research Service, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and others.

Thom can be reached at thom@infodn.com or thom@thomhaller.com.
Visit www.thomhaller.com to learn more.

June 2005