- Useit.com - http://www.useit.com
Jakob Nielsen's column on Web usability, usability engineering, and his minimalist approach to Web quality, recommended links/books. Also his biography and upcoming talks.
- Info-architects Mailing List - http://www.info-architects.net/
Central repository for information architecture on the Web. Provides an active forum for issues relating to the theory and praxis of IA. Also offers a range of information consulting services and software products for Web-based content publishing and knowledge management.
- Prutsman & Company - http://www.prutsman.com/
Professional consulting services firm specializing in Internet strategy and information architecture.
- Addwise - http://www.addwise.com
Specializes in information architecture and usability evaluations. Our in-depth knowledge of human-computer interaction, information design, and usability engineering enables us to offer our clients usable websites or Intranets.
- Evolt.org - http://www.evolt.org/topics/IA_Usability/4090/evolt.org
Various articles on IA and usability. Allows readers to review and comment on articles. Requires free sign-in.
- 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.
- Iaslash - http://www.iaslash.org
News forum for information architects.
- 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.
- Elegant Hack - http://www.eleganthack.com/
Information Archtitect resources, weblog, and newsletter.
- B C Bennett - http://bcbennett.com/b/
Information architect, interactive designer, graphical user interface (GUI) specialist, multidisciplinary team manager. Resume and portfolio.
- 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.
- Lyn Dunagan's Info Architect Resume - http://www.lyndunagan.com
Experienced information architect/usability consultant available for web projects. Experienced information architecture can improve the success of web sites, software, and other information delivery systems.
- Hey Otwell - http://www.heyotwell.com
Andrew Otwell's blog, with links to information architecture, user-centered design, and interaction design resources.
- Hey, Hey, IA! - http://www.heyheyia.com
One-stop information resource for information architects.
- Semantics by Peter Morville - http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/
An irregularly irreverent column about information architecture, strategy and management.
- Apperceptive - http://www.apperceptive.com
With close to 10 years in the interaction design field, Sean brings a communication design and narrative flavor to designing information architectures and user interfaces. Featured case studies available.
- ContextualAnalysis - http://www.contextualanalysis.com
Information architecture consulting, specializing in content analysis and organization, taxonomy/thesaurus design, website indexing and back-of-book indexes in the humanities.
- Contentology.com - http://www.contentology.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.
- VisionCor - http://www.visioncor.com/areas_of_expertise/ika.htm
Consulting firm that helps companies sustain knowledge management throuhgh the use of information and knowlege architecture.
- Enterprise-Architecture - http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/
Information about standards, methods and tools for Enterprise Architects, conference agenda and publications of Jaap Schekkerman.
- 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.
- 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.
- InfoArk Information Architecture Consultancy - http://www.infoark.co.uk
Using the latest automated software tools, we work with you to categorize, link and filter the content you and your clients need. London-based company.
- Amichi - http://www.amichi.info
Chicago based knowledge management and web design firm that specializes in metadata creation and interface design. Offers company profile, description of services and testimonials.
- 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 - http://www.information-architect.info
Examines IA as a newly developing profession. Features a glossary, techniques, methodology, FAQs and contact information.
- Synapse - http://www.synaptica.com
Offers domain expertise, a national network of contract lexicographers and indexers and enterprise-class software solutions. Features a taxonomy warehouse, white papers, software demo, services and contact information.
- Information Architecture for the World Wide Web - http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/infotecture2/
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- EnterFrame - http://www.onclipevent.com/enterframe/
Navneet Nair speaks on topics such as emerging technologies, enterprise applications, UI architecture and visual design. Includes archives.
- IAnything Goes - http://www.digital-web.com/columns/ianythinggoes/
Jeff Lash shows the importance of information architecture in the web development process, and how non-IAs can learn and incorporate information architecture concepts into their work in the converging world of information architecture, user-centered design, web development and business strategy. In Digital Web Magazine.
- IAwiki - http://IAwiki.net/
A wiki dedicated to the topic of Information Architecture
- Hierarchy Science - http://www.ironya.com/
Principles of the creation of effective management systems: overview, experiences on introduction and development, legitimacy and an error.
- 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.
- Web Design References: Information Architecture - http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/architecture.html
Comprehensive and well-organized lists of links on the topic of information architecture. The site includes articles by knowledgeable authors, as well as the expected links to major organizations and resources.
- IndustrialBricolage | Ben Whalley - http://www.industrialbricolage.com
Online home for Ben Whalley, Information Architect and User Experience Lead at Radley Yeldar, London.
- Information First - http://www.ifinc.com
A network of independent information and knowledge management consultants.
- Dynamic Diagrams - http://www.dynamicdiagrams.com/
A group of information architects, visual designers, and Web designers. Consultants in information architecture for Web sites.
- Webmonkey Radio: Information Designers - http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/radio/drue_miller.html
Listen to a conversation about the life of information designers. Multiple audio formats available.
- Squishy's Information Architecture Tutorial - http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/design/tutorials/tutorial1.html
Information architecture is the science of figuring out what you want your site to do and then constructing a blueprint before you dive in and put the thing together. This tells you why.
- iARCHITECT - http://free.hostdepartment.com/e/ediva/
Information architect contractor portfolio and resume.
- Enterprise Architecture Forum - http://www.eaforum.org
A free organization that helps Fortune 500 enterprises learn about Enterprise Architecture from several highly respected individuals in the community.
- Pinpoint Logic - Information Design and Usability - http://www.13tenmedia.com
A resource with information, links and analysis on information design and architecture, usability principles, user experience design and the latest happenings in these worlds. Produced by Dwayne King.
- Why User Testing Is Good (article) - http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/98/14/index3a.html
Mike Kuniavsky happily relates everything you ever wanted to know about user testing (but were afraid to ask).
- Resources on Information Design: Models, Processes, and Techniques - http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/id/index.html
Popular resources including a worksheet for preparing an information plan, instructions for setting objectives and planning an evaluation, guidelines for choosing a "type" of communication product and media, and issues to consider when setting editorial guidelines.
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