Talking about Information Architecture,
a language for critique
a practical way to talk about, compare, and evaluate any kind of information architecture
Published May 2, 2022; originally presented remotely at the IA Conference in April 2020
Can you compare the information architecture of your favorite app to your favorite restaurant? How are they different? How are they the same? Is your IA better? In this presentation, learn a new, critical language for discussing and evaluating information architecture.
This video discusses how to evaluate information architecture and identify specific areas of improvement, as well as how to throw serious nerd shade and talk serious nerd smack about the information architecture of other attendees.
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Information Architecture: Blueprints for the web introduces the core concepts: how to organize web site content so it can be found, design website interaction so it's pleasant to use, and create an interface that is easy to understand. A book for designers, project managers, programmers, and information architecture practitioners.
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