Web Directory

» 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

» Amichi
   Chicago based firm that specializes in metadata creation and interface design. Offers company profile, description of services and testimonials.
   http://www.amichi.info/

» Apperceptive, LLC
   Design and architecture technology consulting firm based in New York.
   http://www.apperceptive.com/

» Argus Center for Information Architecture
   Reference for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture.
   http://argus-acia.com/

» B C Bennett
   Information architect, interactive designer, graphical user interface (GUI) specialist, multidisciplinary team manager. Resume and portfolio.
   http://bcbennett.com/b/

» 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://contentology-blog.blogspot.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/

» 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

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

» Hey Otwell
   Andrew Otwell's blog, with links to information architecture, user-centered design, and interaction design resources.
   http://www.heyotwell.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 desig
   http://www.digital-web.com/columns/ianythinggoes/

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

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

» 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://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596000356/

» 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
   Includes 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

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

» Mark T's Information Blog
   Entries on making information useful. Includes archives.
   http://marktsinfoblog.blogspot.com/

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

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

» 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 through the use of information and knowledge architecture.
   http://www.visioncor.com/areas_of_expertise/ika.htm

» 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
   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.
   http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/architecture.html

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