Large Language Models put the power of natural language processing in the reach of everyone, but with great power comes great responsibility — which makes this guest lecture by Andrea Resmini at Dan Klyn’s information architecture class at the U-M School of Information all the more important. There is no “universal” way to classify something. It is essential that humans curate and steward the classifications made by AI.
Read moreLessons from WIAD 2012
Information architect Jessica DuVerneay discusses the benefits of being the global organizer of World Information Architecture Day (WIAD) in 2012.
Read moreMaking Places: Key Ideas from Midwest UX 2013
Abby Covert, Opening Keynote – Midwest UX 2013
Reflections on Midwest UX 2013 which had the theme of Placemaking. Abby Covert presented a talk on the "Taxonomy of Placemaking", Andrew Hinton discussed "Language as Infrastructure", and Christina Wodtke shared on how "Places Make Us".
Read moreSocial Intranets & Social Patterns: Highlights from Christian Crumlish’s Talk
My husband made this portmanteau of Christian Crumlish + ‘Peanut Butter Jelly Time’ for me the night of the talk because I was so jazzed that I wouldn’t stop saying this phrase most of June 2013.
Jessica DuVerneay reflects on Christian Crumlish's talk at the July 2013 IxDA conference on "Designing Social Interfaces" about social intranets.
Read moreThought on Lenses: Why IA Summit is So Special
Information architect Kaarin Hoff reflects on the what makes the Information Architecture (IA) Summit, a practitioners' conference, so meaningful.
Read moreRemember the Meta-Project
Remember to step back and look at the bigger picture of user experience and context to learn see what it takes to make a truly great product.
Read moreWhat Happens when IAs Meet Building Architects?
The parallels of building architecture and information architecture came to life when client of TUG's was updating both their building and their website.
Read moreInformation Architecture and Business Strategy: An Evolving Relationship
The success of your business can depend on its digital environment. Information architecture can help determine the kind of digital place you want to build.
Read moreResisting the Cargo Cult of UX Strategy
Don't fall into the trap of choosing your user experience (UX) solution before you really understand your problem.
Read moreWho Makes Information Architecture Good?
If "the opposite of a great truth is also true," Dan Klyn wonders if we shouldn't be drawing on our own instincts for what is good information architecture.
Read moreWhat Is a Taxonomy and Where Do I Start?
A taxonomy for your website starts with being intentional about the terms you use.
Read moreProposals Toward the End of Web Design
What are you trying to achieve with your web designs? It lies at the intersection of best practice and knowing your intent.
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