Explore real-world IA examples
Using everyday-life examples like moving, learning German, and using elevators to explain information architecture in a practical and accessible way.
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I finished the first draft of my e-book 🎉
Some fun news: I’ve finished the first draft of my e-book, Accessible IA Fundamentals – A Beginner’s Guide to Intuitive Information Architecture.
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How this hospital prevents blocked elevator entrances through a core information architecture principle
Grouping is one of the key principles of making information more findable.
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[Video] Wikipedia information architecture breakdown
I review Wikipedia’s website navigation, page structure, and how the non-profit organizes information to surface knowledge to over 2 billion monthly users.
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What dirt can you bring to the surface?
The Bosch Unlimited 7 vacuum cleaner can teach us a thing or two about bringing up issues at work.
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[Video] Ticketmaster information architecture breakdown
I review Ticketmaster’s website navigation, page structure, and how the company organizes information to surface events and tickets to over 100 million…
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Did content inconsistencies ruin Star Wars for you?
Prevent content inconsistencies from undermining user experience by considering these 7 types of differences and explore how people deal with Star Wars…
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From 0 to value: How does a new product feature come to life?
If you’re not familiar with design or user experience (UX), in the next 5 minutes, I’ll show you how a new product…
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The information architecture of Rome, Italy: Airport reviews
Something I’ve previously discussed in a technical context with clients came to my attention in an airport setting in Rome.
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The word that put at stake $200 million
A powerful example of how misunderstandings can arise in the absence of clear definitions.
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Explaining information architecture to a 6-year-old and an 82-year-old
One only speaks English and asks the smart speaker in her house to play the song Firework. The other doesn’t speak English…
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