Directory of Information Architecture Resources

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Focuses on methods used to improve the navigation of classification systems, or taxonomies, and the design and implementation of these methods.

Subcategories

• Associations and Conferences
• Site Content Management Software
• Thesaurus Construction
• Web Usability

Resources in This Category

• Argus Center for Information Architecture

  http://argus-acia.com/
  Reference for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture.

• ASIS Summit 2000: Presentations

  http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/Information_Architecture/presentations.html
  Includes an Information Architecture Glossary, and slides for 12 Information Architecture presentations. April 7-9, 2000, Boston, MA.

• Boxes and Arrows

  http://www.boxesandarrows.com/
  Journal dedicated to discussing, improving and promoting the work of the information architecture community. Offers current, as well as previous issues and submission information for authors.

• Contentology.com

  http://contentology-blog.blogspot.com/
  A resource site with information, links and analysis on information design and architecture, usability principles, Web design, content development and Internet news. Produced by contentologist G. A. Buchholz.

• Enterprise-Architecture

  http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/
  Information about standards, methods and tools for Enterprise Architects, conference agenda and publications of Jaap Schekkerman.

• EServer Technical Communications Library: Information Design

  http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Information-Design
  An annotated, rated directory of online resources in information architecture and information design.

• Hierarchy Science

  http://www.ironya.com/
  Principles of the creation of effective management systems: overview, experiences on introduction and development, legitimacy and an error.

• Iaslash

  http://www.iaslash.org/
  News forum for information architects.

• InfoArk Ltd.

  http://www.infoark.co.uk/
  Using automated software tools, they work with to categorize, link and filter the content clients need. London-based company.

• InfoDesign

  http://www.informationdesign.org/
  Dedicated to the growth and improvement of the information and experience industries through the provision of a centralized online resource. Features news, organizations, publications and events.

• Information & Design

  http://www.infodesign.com.au/
  Consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia provides usability, user experience design and information architecture services. Features usability resources, articles, presentations and contact information.

• Information Architecture Deliverables

  http://www.gdoss.com/web_info/information_architecture_deliverables.php
  A look at various information architecture deliverables.

• Information Architecture for the World Wide Web

  http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596000356/
  Book on how to blend aesthetics and mechanics for web sites and intranets that are easy to navigate and appealing to users, are scalable and simple to maintain. Features sample chapters, errata and reviews. By Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville.

• iPerceptions

  http://www.iperceptions.com/
  A solution provider for customer retention and web analysis for building profitable relationships with web site users.

• Jason Hobbs: Information Architecture

  http://www.jh-01.com/
  Articles about IA and the WWW. Written from the day-to-day experience of building and living online.

• Jjg.net: Information Architecture Resources

  http://www.jjg.net/ia/
  Includes links to Information Architecture resources by Jesse James Garrett.

• Jorge Arango

  http://www.jarango.com/
  Information architect and partner at Futuredraft, an experience design consultancy. Co-author of "Information Architecture for the Web and Beyond".

• Klariti Information Architecture

  http://www.klariti.com/
  Dublin, Ireland-based IA and documentation specialists. Publishes monthly newsletter, KLARIFIED.

• LouisRosenfeld.com

  http://www.louisrosenfeld.com/
  Information architecture consulting services from Louis Rosenfeld, a leading industry expert. Also hosts Bloug, a weblog on information architecture.

• M A Cook Corporation

  http://www.melissacook.com/
  Knowledge transfer services. Specializing in information architecture development for Fortune 1000 companies and federal and state governments.

• Mark T's Information Blog

  http://marktsinfoblog.blogspot.com/
  Entries on making information useful. Includes archives.

• Nielsen Norman Group

  http://www.nngroup.com/
  Reports on Web usability, usability engineering, and a minimalist approach to Web quality, recommended links/books.

• Pinpoint Logic LLC

  http://www.pinpointlogic.com/
  Offers information design and product strategy (tangible and Web-based). Located in Portland, Oregon, USA. Detail on services, clients, and company profile.

• Rachel M. Murray Information Designs

  http://www.rachelmmurray.com/
  Rachel M. Murray Information Design Inc. is an information architecture firm specializing in innovative planning and design for all forms of information - both digital and traditional.

• Salaries and Benefits for Information Architects

  http://argus-acia.com/iask/survey010124.html
  Survey results. We're compensated decently, don't put in ridiculous hours, don't have to travel too much... And apparently our employers don't require too much experience.

• SIGIA-L Mail Archives

  http://www.info-arch.org/lists/sigia-l/
  Mailing list archives for the SIGIA-L mailing list, a discussion forum for information architects.

• Step Two Designs: Information Design Using Card Sorting

  http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cardsorting/index.html
  James Robertson explains that card sorting is a very simple method of working with users to come up with a usable information design.

• UE Architect

  http://www.uearchitect.com/services/
  User experience design for web sites. Strategy, information architecture, interaction design, usability. Features services, portfolio, clients, resume and contact information.

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0

  http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT/
  From the World Wide Web Consortium. These guidelines are the closest you can get to official usability standards.

• Web Design References: Information Architecture

  http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/architecture.html
  Lists of links on the topic of information architecture. Includes articles by knowledgeable authors, as well as the expected links to major organizations and resources.

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