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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Apperceptive, LLC - http://www.apperceptive.com/
Design and architecture technology consulting firm based in New York. |
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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. |
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Jjg.net: Information Architecture Resources - http://www.jjg.net/ia/
Includes links to Information Architecture resources by Jesse James Garrett. |
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Dynamic Diagrams - http://www.dynamicdiagrams.com/
A group of information architects, visual designers, and Web designers. Consultants in information architecture for Web sites. |
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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. |
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Enterprise-Architecture - http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/
Information about standards, methods and tools for Enterprise Architects, conference agenda and publications of Jaap Schekkerman. |
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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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iPerceptions - http://www.iperceptions.com
A solution provider for customer retention and web analysis for building profitable relationships with web site users. |
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Hey Otwell - http://www.heyotwell.com
Andrew Otwell's blog, with links to information architecture, user-centered design, and interaction design resources. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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Becoming an Information Architect - http://technology.monster.com/articles/infoarchitect/
Article written by Sacha Cohen, originally published on Monster.com. |
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Resources on the Business and Management of Information Design - http://saulcarliner.home.att.net/idbusiness/
Popular resources including worksheets for setting budgets and schedules, tips on starting a successful work team, and an overview of the production and maintenance phases. |
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Information Architecture Deliverables - http://www.gdoss.com/web_info/information_architecture_deliverables.php
A look at various information architecture deliverables. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Klariti Information Architecture - http://www.klariti.com
Dublin, Ireland-based IA and documentation specialists. Publishes monthly newsletter, KLARIFIED. |
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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. |
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Hierarchy Science - http://www.ironya.com/
Principles of the creation of effective management systems: overview, experiences on introduction and development, legitimacy and an error. |
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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. |
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Amichi - http://www.amichi.info/
Chicago based firm that specializes in metadata creation and interface design. Offers company profile, description of services and testimonials. |
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Hey, Hey, IA! - http://www.heyheyia.com
One-stop information resource for information architects. |
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B C Bennett - http://bcbennett.com/b/
Information architect, interactive designer, graphical user interface (GUI) specialist, multidisciplinary team manager. Resume and portfolio. |
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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. |
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Industry Leading Information Architecture Consulting - http://www.melissacook.com/
Knowledge transfer services. Specializing in information architecture development for Fortune 1000 companies and federal and state governments. |
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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. |
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Tim Salam, Information Architect & Experience Designer - http://timsalam.com
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. |
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VisionCor - http://www.visioncor.com/areas_of_expertise/ika.htm
Consulting firm that helps companies sustain knowledge management throuhgh the use of information and knowledge architecture. |
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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. |
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Mark T's Information Blog - http://marktsinfoblog.blogspot.com/
Entries on making information useful. Includes archives. |
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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. |