Addwise
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.
http://www.addwise.comAmichi
Chicago based knowledge management and web design firm that specializes in metadata creation and interface design. Offers company profile, description of services and testimonials.
http://www.amichi.info
Apperceptive
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.
http://www.apperceptive.com
Argus Center for Information Architecture
Reference for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture.
http://argus-acia.com/
ASIS Summit 2000: Presentations
Includes an Information Architecture Glossary, and slides for 12 Information Architecture presentations. April 7-9, 2000, Boston, MA.
http://www.asis.org/Conferences/Summit2000/Information_Architecture/presentations.html
B C Bennett
Information architect, interactive designer, graphical user interface (GUI) specialist, multidisciplinary team manager. Resume and portfolio.
http://bcbennett.com/b/
Becoming an Information Architect
Article written by Sacha Cohen, originally published on Monster.com.
http://technology.monster.com/articles/infoarchitect/
Boxes and Arrows
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.
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/
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.
http://www.contentology.com/
ContextualAnalysis
Information architecture consulting, specializing in content analysis and organization, taxonomy/thesaurus design, website indexing and back-of-book indexes in the humanities.
http://www.contextualanalysis.com
Dynamic Diagrams
A group of information architects, visual designers, and Web designers. Consultants in information architecture for Web sites.
http://www.dynamicdiagrams.com/
Elegant Hack
Information Archtitect resources, weblog, and newsletter.
http://www.eleganthack.com/
EnterFrame
Navneet Nair speaks on topics such as emerging technologies, enterprise applications, UI architecture and visual design. Includes archives.
http://www.onclipevent.com/enterframe/
Enterprise Architecture Forum
A free organization that helps Fortune 500 enterprises learn about Enterprise Architecture from several highly respected individuals in the community.
http://www.eaforum.org
Enterprise-Architecture
Information about standards, methods and tools for Enterprise Architects, conference agenda and publications of Jaap Schekkerman.
http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/
EServer Technical Communications Library: Information Design
An annotated, rated directory of online resources in information architecture and information design.
http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Information-Design
Evolt.org
Various articles on IA and usability. Allows readers to review and comment on articles. Requires free sign-in.
http://www.evolt.org/topics/IA_Usability/4090/evolt.org
Hey Otwell
Andrew Otwell's blog, with links to information architecture, user-centered design, and interaction design resources.
http://www.heyotwell.com
Hey, Hey, IA!
One-stop information resource for information architects.
http://www.heyheyia.com
Hierarchy Science
Principles of the creation of effective management systems: overview, experiences on introduction and development, legitimacy and an error.
http://www.ironya.com/
IAnything Goes
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
http://www.digital-web.com/columns/ianythinggoes/
iARCHITECT
Information architect contractor portfolio and resume.
http://free.hostdepartment.com/e/ediva/
Iaslash
News forum for information architects.
http://www.iaslash.org
IAwiki
A wiki dedicated to the topic of Information Architecture
http://IAwiki.net/
IndustrialBricolage | Ben Whalley
Online home for Ben Whalley, Information Architect and User Experience Lead at Radley Yeldar, London.
http://www.industrialbricolage.com
Industry Leading Information Architecture Consulting
Knowledge transfer services. Specializing in information architecture development for Fortune 1000 companies and federal and state governments.
http://www.melissacook.com/
Info-architects Mailing List
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
http://www.info-architects.net/
InfoArk Information Architecture Consultancy
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.
http://www.infoark.co.uk
InfoDesign
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.
http://www.informationdesign.org/
Information & Design
Consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia provides usability, user experience design and information architecture services. Features usability resources, articles, presentations and contact information.
http://www.infodesign.com.au
Information Architecture
Examines IA as a newly developing profession. Features a glossary, techniques, methodology, FAQs and contact information.
http://www.information-architect.info
Information Architecture Deliverables
A look at various information architecture deliverables.
http://www.gdoss.com/knowledge/ia_deliverables.htm
Information Architecture for the World Wide Web
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.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/infotecture2/
Information Architecture UK
Articles about information architecture, usability and web design.
http://www.ia-uk.co.uk/
Information First
A network of independent information and knowledge management consultants.
http://www.ifinc.com
Information Retrieval with Human Indexing (article)
This article discusses how information retrieval can be improved cost-effectively through the use of human outlining and indexing.
http://www.intranetjournal.com/features/humanindex-1.shtml
Jason Hobbs: Information Architecture
Articles about IA and the WWW. Written from the day-to-day experience of building and living online.
http://www.jh-01.com
Jjg.net: Information Architecture Resources
Extensive links to Information Architecture resources by Jesse James Garrett.
http://www.jjg.net/ia/
Klariti Information Architecture
Dublin, Ireland-based IA and documentation specialists. Publishes monthly newsletter, KLARIFIED.
http://www.klariti.com
LouisRosenfeld.com
Information architecture consulting services from Louis Rosenfeld, a leading industry expert. Also hosts Bloug, a weblog on information architecture.
http://www.louisrosenfeld.com
Lyn Dunagan's Info Architect Resume
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.
http://www.lyndunagan.com
Mark T's Information Blog
Entries on making information useful. Includes archives.
http://marktsinfoblog.blogspot.com/
Pinpoint Logic - Information Design and Usability
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.
http://www.13tenmedia.com
Prutsman & Company
Professional consulting services firm specializing in Internet strategy and information architecture.
http://www.prutsman.com/
Rachel M. Murray Information Designs
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.
http://www.rachelmmurray.com
Robvanto.net
Discussions on user experience design, information architecture, and web content strategy. Features website reviews, white papers and links.
http://www.robvantol.net
Salaries and Benefits for Information Architects
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.
http://argus-acia.com/iask/survey010124.html
Semantics by Peter Morville
An irregularly irreverent column about information architecture, strategy and management.
http://semanticstudios.com/publications/semantics/
SIGIA-L Mail Archives
Mailing list archives for the SIGIA-L mailing list, a discussion forum for information architects.
http://www.info-arch.org/lists/sigia-l/
Squishy's Information Architecture Tutorial
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.
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/design/tutorials/tutorial1.html
Step Two Designs: Information Design Using Card Sorting
James Robertson explains that card sorting is a very simple method of working with users to come up with a usable information design.
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cardsorting/index.html
Synapse
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.
http://www.synaptica.com
Tim Salam, Information Architect & Experience Designer
The articles, portfolio, and resume of an information architect and experience designer. Home to the development of Customer Momentum Preservation (CMP), a user-centered design methodology.
http://timsalam.com
UE Architect
User experience design for web sites. Strategy, information architecture, interaction design, usability. Features services, portfolio, clients, resume and contact information.
http://www.uearchitect.com/services/
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.
http://www.useit.com
VisionCor
Consulting firm that helps companies sustain knowledge management throuhgh the use of information and knowlege architecture.
http://www.visioncor.com/areas_of_expertise/ika.htm
Web Analysis Through Business & Marketing Surveys
iPerceptions is a leading solution provider for customer retention and web analysis for building profitable relationships with web site users.
http://www.iperceptions.com
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0
From the World Wide Web Consortium. These guidelines are the closest you can get to official usability standards.
http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT/
Web Design References: Information Architecture
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.
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/architecture.html
Webmonkey Radio: Information Designers
Listen to a conversation about the life of information designers. Multiple audio formats available.
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/radio/drue_miller.html
Why User Testing Is Good (article)
Mike Kuniavsky happily relates everything you ever wanted to know about user testing (but were afraid to ask).
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/98/14/index3a.html
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