Issue #29: May 2024
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Issue #29: May 2024
Hello, IA enthusiasts!
Here at the World IA Association, we are hard at work behind the scenes in preparation for World IA Day 2025, scheduled for March 8, 2025. In the meantime, check out some exciting conversations from World IA Café and Taxonomy Talk!
In this issue:
Upcoming World IA Café talks
From the Content Collection
Resources and Development in the Community
From Community Partners
World IA Café Conversations
If you are interested in speaking at the cafe to share your IA expertise with a global audience, fill out this form. For any questions regarding Cafe, reach out to Nehar at
.
Taxonomy Talk Events
Taxonomy Talk events take place once a quarter. Events are generally short lectures (about 20 minutes long) with 15-20 minutes for discussion. We also archive
.
2024 June 4: “Taxonomy Assessment: Quantitative Analytics, Qualitative Best Practices and Heuristics” Presented by Joseph Busch. On Zoom. Visit https://lu.ma/t8snprv1 for more information.
Interested in more taxonomy talk events? Subscribe to the calendar, or propose your own talk!
From the Content Collection
From 2018, Ann Arbor: Ethical Considerations for a Young Designer. Jatin Gupta explores how designers can leverage information architecture to help users overcome impatience, short attention span, and other unhealthy habits.
Resources and Development in the Community
Slutz, L. (2022, December 15). Finding the right balance of information in UX. Medium. https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-find-the-right-balance-between-too-little-and-too-much-information-in-ux-design-921bab34f1cb
As information architects and designers, we must create an experience that avoids overwhelming our users with information. Discover insights on how to find a delicate balance between simplicity and complexity.
Resmini, A. (2022). Limbic Resonances – Editorial. Journal of Information Architecture, 7(2), 1–6. http://journalofia.org/volume7/issue2/01-resmini/. doi: 10.55135/1015060901/222.011/1.045.
In an information-rich world, it is imperative to preserve the history of information architecture, lest it be lost in time. Explore this collection of articles and materials that have marked the history of IA.
Colin, E., & Jeffrey, M. (2024, April 16). To ignite a personalization practice, run this prepersonalization workshop. A List Apart. https://alistapart.com/article/prepersonalization-workshop/
Embark on a journey into the world of personalization and host your own workshop designed for digital professionals navigating the complexities of automation, AI, and data-driven design.
Boag, P. (2022, March 4). How to create an information architecture that is easy to use. Smashing Magazine. https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2022/03/easy-information-architecture/
In this article, Paul Boag provides a process to ensure an effective information architecture for websites.
If you know of any other events, programs, or worthwhile resources for information architecture, please
(form) or email
.
From our Community Partners:
The World Information Architecture Digest is a monthly global newsletter featuring Information Architecture perspectives and resources for learning and professional development, as well as general news about the association behind World IA Day.
If our mission resonates with you, please consider supporting us by volunteering or donating! You’ll contribute directly to the World Information Architecture Association, a volunteer nonprofit organization for promoting learning and education around information architecture.
Pre-Order Design for Impact by Erin Weigel and Save 15%
Design for Impact is a down-to-earth A/B testing guide. Erin Weigel gives you practical tips and tools to design better experiments at scale. As a bonus, The Good Experimental Design toolkit presents everything you learn into a step-by-step process for you to use each day.
Pre-Order Design for Impact by Erin Weigel and Save 15%
Design for Impact is a down-to-earth A/B testing guide. Erin Weigel gives you practical tips and tools to design better experiments at scale. As a bonus, The Good Experimental Design toolkit presents everything you learn into a step-by-step process for you to use each day.

Issue #29: May 2024
Hello, IA enthusiasts!
Here at the World IA Association, we are hard at work behind the scenes in preparation for World IA Day 2025, scheduled for March 8, 2025. In the meantime, check out some exciting conversations from World IA Café and Taxonomy Talk!
In this issue:
Upcoming World IA Café talks
From the Content Collection
Resources and Development in the Community
From Community Partners
World IA Café Conversations
If you are interested in speaking at the cafe to share your IA expertise with a global audience, fill out this form. For any questions regarding Cafe, reach out to Nehar at
.
Taxonomy Talk Events
Taxonomy Talk events take place once a quarter. Events are generally short lectures (about 20 minutes long) with 15-20 minutes for discussion. We also archive
.
2024 June 4: “Taxonomy Assessment: Quantitative Analytics, Qualitative Best Practices and Heuristics” Presented by Joseph Busch. On Zoom. Visit https://lu.ma/t8snprv1 for more information.
Interested in more taxonomy talk events? Subscribe to the calendar, or propose your own talk!
From the Content Collection
From 2018, Ann Arbor: Ethical Considerations for a Young Designer. Jatin Gupta explores how designers can leverage information architecture to help users overcome impatience, short attention span, and other unhealthy habits.
Resources and Development in the Community
Slutz, L. (2022, December 15). Finding the right balance of information in UX. Medium. https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-find-the-right-balance-between-too-little-and-too-much-information-in-ux-design-921bab34f1cb
As information architects and designers, we must create an experience that avoids overwhelming our users with information. Discover insights on how to find a delicate balance between simplicity and complexity.
Resmini, A. (2022). Limbic Resonances – Editorial. Journal of Information Architecture, 7(2), 1–6. http://journalofia.org/volume7/issue2/01-resmini/. doi: 10.55135/1015060901/222.011/1.045.
In an information-rich world, it is imperative to preserve the history of information architecture, lest it be lost in time. Explore this collection of articles and materials that have marked the history of IA.
Colin, E., & Jeffrey, M. (2024, April 16). To ignite a personalization practice, run this prepersonalization workshop. A List Apart. https://alistapart.com/article/prepersonalization-workshop/
Embark on a journey into the world of personalization and host your own workshop designed for digital professionals navigating the complexities of automation, AI, and data-driven design.
Boag, P. (2022, March 4). How to create an information architecture that is easy to use. Smashing Magazine. https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2022/03/easy-information-architecture/
In this article, Paul Boag provides a process to ensure an effective information architecture for websites.
If you know of any other events, programs, or worthwhile resources for information architecture, please
(form) or email
.
From our Community Partners:
The World Information Architecture Digest is a monthly global newsletter featuring Information Architecture perspectives and resources for learning and professional development, as well as general news about the association behind World IA Day.
If our mission resonates with you, please consider supporting us by volunteering or donating! You’ll contribute directly to the World Information Architecture Association, a volunteer nonprofit organization for promoting learning and education around information architecture.
Pre-Order Design for Impact by Erin Weigel and Save 15%
Design for Impact is a down-to-earth A/B testing guide. Erin Weigel gives you practical tips and tools to design better experiments at scale. As a bonus, The Good Experimental Design toolkit presents everything you learn into a step-by-step process for you to use each day.
Pre-Order Design for Impact by Erin Weigel and Save 15%
Design for Impact is a down-to-earth A/B testing guide. Erin Weigel gives you practical tips and tools to design better experiments at scale. As a bonus, The Good Experimental Design toolkit presents everything you learn into a step-by-step process for you to use each day.
The World Information Architecture Digest is a monthly global newsletter featuring Information Architecture perspectives and resources for learning and professional development, as well as general news about the association behind World IA Day.
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