Contact Austin to talk about your project:
- 713.568.6235 — Houston
- 215.240.1265 — Philadelphia
Austin Govella designs successful user experiences for the web.
Austin specializes in information architecture and usability.
He helps teams turn concepts into websites that users seek out, enjoy using, and then return to. That's what it's all about right? Getting users to come back and tell their friends?
Recent Projects
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Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web book on user experience and information architecture.
Described as “a great read,” “beautiful,” and “full of win,” Blueprints is a “clear” and “well-written” introduction to user experience and information architecture recommended for aspiring IAs and old-hands, alike.
Austin co-authored the second edition of the book with Christina Wodtke.
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2 of 5
Fancast online video meets personalized TV and movie recommendations.
WIRED described Fancast as “well-designed” and “useful.” They noted: “[Fancast] takes a crucial next step, leading you directly to what you're looking for.” USA Today liked Fancast‘s “speed and simple design.”
Austin provided design strategy, information architecture, usability, and interaction design.
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3 of 5
Fancast Photos dynamic photo gallery optimized for search and social sharing.
Designed for the Fancast website, the photo gallery beautifully marries the user experience with business needs, improving photo viewing for fans and increasing page views for the site.
Austin provided information architecture and interaction design.
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4 of 5
World Bank Disaster Hotspots
Austin helped a small, dedicated team plan, design, and code this custom GIS mapping application in about four weeks.
Austin provided information architecture, interaction design, and XHTML/CSS development.
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5 of 5
Comcast.net a top-10 Web portal.
Austin helped lead the information architecture and usability for this busy web portal that sees 4.5 million users a day.
Austin provided design strategy, information architecture, and interaction design.
