> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.information-architecture.world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.information-architecture.world/state-of-ia/state-of-information-architecture.md). # State of Information Architecture #### ***The next State of IA study is off and running!*** Since 2020, the State of IA initiative has explored how IA and UX are trending, and how our community works, learns and defines its value. The 2023 report, based on 913 responses, found that 50% of respondents felt IA was in a better state than five years earlier, and 70% expected it to be in a better state five years from now. The 2027 study sets sail from that foundation with a new question: how is AI changing the practice of information architecture and the UX, product, and technology work around it? Does the practice face new opportunities and new questions? We want to understand what that shift means for individual practitioners, for organizations, and for the industry as a whole. ## **Our purpose** The State of Information Architecture initiative exists to answer a fundamental question: Who is practicing information architecture today, and how are they doing it? Through this research, we explore: * How are IA, UX, product, and technology roles and responsibilities changing, especially in AI-mediated products and workflows? * Which foundational IA practices are being kept, transformed, or set aside as teams work across UX, product, and technology? * How are practitioners learning IA, and what is being passed to the next generation? * How have funding and organizational investment in IA and the work around it shifted, and what has that changed? * What do they anticipate for the future of this discipline? This research documents the state of IA practice and establishes a baseline for understanding how the field evolves. We believe that while the title "information architect" may come and go, the work itself—organizing, structuring, and making information findable—remains vital across design, research, and industry. ## **About the initiative** The State of IA began in 2020 as part of World IA Day's initiative to build and connect a global community of IA advocates and practitioners. Launched during a time of significant change in how we work and interact, the initiative continues every couple of years as a longitudinal study tracking IA's evolution. More than data collection, this initiativeserves as a platform for advocacy and community building. With support from partners like Optimal Workshop, we're strengthening IA's position as a critical discipline for creating meaningful, accessible information experiences. The initiative is managed by the World Information Architecture Association (WIAA), which evolved from the WIAD initiative. Survey findings inform WIAA's mission of growing IA practice through education, advocacy, thought leadership, and community engagement. The research is distributed globally through World IA Day events, IA Conference, UX New Zealand, and professional communities worldwide—with questions translated into multiple languages to ensure broad participation. *** ## **How to get involved** The State of IA initiative thrives on community participation. Whether you're an IA practitioner, researcher, or student, there are several ways to contribute: * **Take the survey** – When the next study launches, share your experience and perspective to help document the state of our field * **Help with translations** – Make the survey accessible to IA communities worldwide by translating questions into your language * **Support research analysis** – Contribute your analytical skills to help interpret data and uncover meaningful insights * **Shape survey design** – Join the team in crafting questions that capture the evolving nature of IA practice Interested in contributing? Email to find out about current opportunities. View GitHub project