Information Architecture

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  • Articles
  • Courses
  • Techniques
  • Publications
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• Community
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Learn

Books

Cover	Title	Author
	⭐ How to Make Sense of Any Mess - This book outlines a step-by-step process for making sense of messes made of information (and people).	Abby Covert
	⭐ Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond - Anyone involved in digital design will learn how to create semantic structures that will help people engage with your message.	Rosenfeld, Morville & Arango
	The Elements of User Experience: User-Centered Design for the Web - The author gives readers the big picture of Web user experience development, from strategy and requirements to information architecture and visual design.	Jesse James Garrett
	Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability - Steve Krug’s guide to help you understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it’s one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.	Steve Krug
	A Practical Guide to Information Architecture - Whether it's organising content, providing clear descriptions or ways for people to get to them, this book is armed with practical advice and examples.	Donna Spencer
	Designing for the Digital Age: How to Create Human-Centered Products and Services - This comprehensive, full-color volume addresses project management, user research, and consensus-building problems with detailed how-to information, real-life examples, and exercises.	Kim Goodwin
	Think First: My No-Nonsense Approach to Creating Successful Products, Memorable User Experiences + Very Happy Customers - Think First serves as a roadmap to building a solid foundation for UX that’s strong enough to withstand any weather as projects move into design and coding.	Joe Natoli
	Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web - Introduces the core concepts of information architecture: organizing web site content so that it can be found, designing web site interaction so that it's pleasant to use, and creating an interface that is easy to understand.	Christina Wodtke
	Everyday Information Architecture - The design of information on the web changes the way people find, understand, and use that information—for better or for worse. Lisa Maria Martin shows you how to leverage the principles and practices of information architecture in order to craft more thoughtful and effective digital spaces.	Lisa Maria Martin

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Articles

• What is Information Architecture? Information Architecture Institute - Information architecture is the practice of deciding how to arrange the parts of something to be understandable.

• A Model for Understanding Information Architecture: Ontology, Taxonomy and Choreography Dan Klyn - Understanding where the Information Architecture part is.

• Information Architecture. Basics for Designers Tubik Studio - Article is devoted to the essence of information architecture and presents the basic points every designer should know.

• Complete Beginner’s Guide to Information Architecture UXBooth - In this article we’ll discuss what information architecture really is, and why it’s a valuable aspect of the user experience process.

• Information architecture IBM Design Language - Information architecture ensures that content fits its context.

• The Ultimate Guide to Information Architecture Cameron Chapman - While not every project can have a dedicated IA, understanding the basic principles behind good information architecture can go a long way toward making sure your site’s content is as easy to access and use as possible.

• What is Information Architecture? Optimal Workshop - What is it? How do you find it? How do you research it? And how do you create it? We’ve compiled an extensive directory where you can find authoritative content from information architects all over the world.

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Courses

• Information Architecture (IA) Fundamentals / UDEMY - Everything you need to know — from what content should be presented to what it’s called to how it’s organized! PAID / Video course by Joe Natoli.

Techniques

• Card Sorting: A Definitive Guide - Card sorting is a great, reliable, inexpensive method for finding patterns in how users would expect to find content or functionality.

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Tools

• Visual vocabulary for Information Architecture Jesse James Garret - A visual vocabulary for describing information architecture and interaction design.

Publications

• Journal of IA - International peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Its aim is to facilitate the systematic development of the scientific body of knowledge in the field of information architecture.

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Websites & Blogs

• Boxes and Arrows - Devoted to the practice, innovation, and discussion of design—including graphic design, interaction design, information architecture, and the design of business.

• DSIA™ Portal of Information Architecture - DSIA Research Initiative investigates IA theory and methods that help to promote a consistent and coherent practice of information architecture.

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Community

• Information Architecture Institute - Our singular focus is to make the world's information clearer and easier to use by improving how people learn, practice and teach information architecture (IA).

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Events

• World IA Day - One-day annual celebration hosted by the Information Architecture Institute and held in dozens of locations across the globe.

• Information Architecture Conference - The preeminent conference for practitioners and academics who confront the systemic challenge of creating and managing digital user interfaces and rich information environments.

• Euro IA - The leading Information Architecture (IA) and User Experience (UX) conference for Europe.

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