Boxes
and Arrows
A great collection of articles about Information Architecture, written
by those who are passionate about their craft. Founded by Christina Wodtke,
this site has expanded to include a host of authors.
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/
Argus Center for Information Architecture
Created by Information Architects for Information Architects, this site
has it all—articles, resources, event calendars and more. Their subject
index provides a nice starting point for gathering information about various
disciplines.
http://argus-acia.com/ia_guide/subject/
IA
Slash
News for Information Architects. It's a blog, with that typical weblog
look-and-feel, but offers some nice links to any number of topics. Bookmark
and visit often.
http://www.iaslash.org/index.php
Web
Interface Design
An excellent breakdown of the four main elements of interface design:
Usability, Visualization, Functionality, and Accessibility. Walks you
through incorporating these elements into your site and designing a better
user experience. After reading this you'll have no excuses for poorly
designed navigation.
http://www.edtech.vt.edu/edtech/id/interface/
Infodesign
An exhaustive collection of resources dealing with Information Design.
Complete with a directory of Information Designers and Information Architects
from around the world, this is the place to go when you have a lot of
time.
http://www.bogieland.com/infodesign/
IA
Standards.org
A new site that aims to bring together the Information Architecture community
and unite them under a set of open standards. Includes a neat project
time line that will hopefully grow along with this movement.
http://www.iastandards.org/
Webreview
This is the largest and longest-standing weekly site dedicated to Web
professionals. Here they've compiled a list of navigation and usability
rules. It's a great summarization of those all important topics that can
either make your web site work, or hinder the user's experience.
http://www.webreview.com/1998/05_15/designers/05_15_98_2.shtml
Critical
Thinking in Web and Interface Design
Scott Berkun, author of this article in the MSDN Library, explores the
importance of being able to separate what's worthwhile from what isn't.
When you have some time, sit down and read this in depth piece.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnhfact/html/hfactor10_2.asp
Lucdesk
Another blog of sorts, this one offers a great list of links to recommended
sites.
http://www.website-analyst.co.il/lucdesk/lucdesk.html
Elegant
Hack
Everyone has their own take on what Information Architecture means. On
this page, Elegant Hack has compiled a list of definitions they've collected,
and also provides you with the opportunity to add your own.
http://www.eleganthack.com/blog/archives/00000069.html
Articles & Information of Interest from Taskz.com
Art,
Science, and Magic: What Really Happens During User-Centered Design?
by Carol Righi, Ph.D.
One of the great debates in user-centered design (UCD) centers on whether
UCD is an art or a science. If one were to examine the research literature
on how concepts are formed, some surprising insights emerge with respect
to this important dilemma. A primary concept from this area of research
is "subsumption." Can the concept of subsumption be helpful in resolving
the "art vs. science" question for UCD? The answer is, well...maybe!
Consulting Services
Taskz.com is funded by MauroNewMedia. Founded in 1975, MNM is a leading provider of professional usability engineering and user interface design consulting services. MNN is a recipient of the Alexander C. Williams Award from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
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