http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia Portal Update Copyright 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 en-US Methodbrain http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/transforming-our-conversation-of-information-architecture-with-structure.cfm In this article, Nathaniel Davis explains how the central concept of information architecture for the Web is structure. Though difficult to recognize and often taken for granted, effective site structure is what makes websites functional... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/transforming-our-conversation-of-information-architecture-with-structure.cfm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 EST http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2013/04/getting-your-web-sites-structure-right.php This article explains why site structure is both a necessary and more accessible term to use when you’re explaining information architecture to stakeholders and peers. It then demonstrates how to identify and articulate site structure as part of IA practice... http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2013/04/getting-your-web-sites-structure-right.php Tue, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST http://resources.methodbrain.com Class is now in session! This engaging and educational poster provides an informative timeline of intellectual milestones in the framing of information architecture... http://resources.methodbrain.com Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2013/01/putting-ia-theory-into-practice.php In this month’s column for UXmatters, Nathaniel Davis demonstrates how theoretical concepts are used to support his approach to creating a Web site’s information architecture in six steps, making it more than just a promise of best practice... http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2013/01/putting-ia-theory-into-practice.php Tue, 21 Jan 2013 00:05:00 EST http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2012/11/information-architectures-two-schools-of-thought.php Nathaniel Davis summarizes the two influential perspectives of information architecture by exploring the evolution of popular IA practice definitions authored by industry pioneers Peter Morville and Lou Rosenfeld and the IA Institute between the years of 1998 and 2006... http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2012/11/information-architectures-two-schools-of-thought.php Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/portal-update-10-01-2012.cfm Creating a controlled vocabulary can be a puzzling experience. But, like all puzzles, the collective pieces that define the domain of information architecture for the Web are destined to be solved... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/portal-update-10-01-2012.cfm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:45:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/creating-a-web-site-information-architecture-in-six-steps.cfm Nathaniel Davis reviews foundational aspects for creating Web-site information architecture in his IA column for industry webzine UX Matters. While the article explores a simple use case, the six steps that are reviewed in the article are relevant to projects of all sizes. http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/creating-a-web-site-information-architecture-in-six-steps.cfm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:15:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/understanding-information-architecture-differently.cfm In his latest UX Matters article, Nathaniel Davis tracks his theorized signatures of information overload across the early evolutions of Web sites and email and sheds new light on the "classic" information architecture perspective with a focus on the early challenges of navigating and intelligently using content in a digital domain of abundant information. http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/understanding-information-architecture-differently.cfm Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/information-architecture-signatures-of-information-overload.cfm New DSIA Resource: "IA Signatures of Information Overload" is a quick reference of DSIA Research insights that can add immediate value in your effort to address the challenges presented by information abundance. http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/information-architecture-signatures-of-information-overload.cfm Wed, 1 Apr 2012 23:55:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/boolean-ia-maturity-assessment.cfm Nathaniel Davis, founder and curator of DSIA Research Initiative, has developed a new IA method that quantifies the state of readiness of an information architecture. A new article that explains how the method can be applied and a first draft of a form that documents the maturity assessment are now available. http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/boolean-ia-maturity-assessment.cfm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:20:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/seo-in-your-ia-strategy.cfm If you're responsible for site information architecture, you must ensure your site is search engine friendly. This shouldn't be too hard since what’s good for Information Architecture is good for SEO. This new DSIA resource quickly explains why and how to include SEO into your IA strategy. http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/seo-in-your-ia-strategy.cfm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/an-ia-practitioners-creed.cfm This is DSIA's official communication for a creed of practice. IA professionals who embody the traits found in this overview respectfully reflect the most valuable practitioner at any level of proficiency. http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource/an-ia-practitioners-creed.cfm Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2012/02/ia-strategy-addressing-the-signatures-of-information-overload.php The one thing we know about information overload is that we don't know enough. In this article, Nathaniel Davis introduces six signatures of information overload that IA and UX design practitioners can consider in their strategies for a sound information architecture. http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2012/02/ia-strategy-addressing-the-signatures-of-information-overload.php Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:05:00 EST http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2012/01/call-yourself-a-practitioner-prove-it.php Many can talk the talk. In this month's UXmatters IA column, Nathaniel Davis, founder of DSIA Research Iniative, suggests how to make sure you walk the walk. If you're a professional interested in an approach for practicing with greater intent or a manager who needs to guide and develop staff, this article offers three insights from Davis' theories in practice modeling that can help. http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2012/01/call-yourself-a-practitioner-prove-it.php Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:45:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource DSIA Portal recently launched a dedicated resource section for downloading printable reference material published by DSIA Research Initiative. New resource documents will be announced in future DSIA Portal News alerts. The latest addition to the DSIA resources archive is a new PDF document that highlights baseline proficiencies for freshman, junior and senior IA practitioners for easy reference. Get this and other resource material by visiting the new resources section. http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/resource Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:55:00 EST http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/11/the-t-model-and-strategies-for-hiring-ia-practitioners-part-2.php In the second part to this well received series, Nathaniel Davis gives actionable guidance to practitioners and hiring managers around the expectation for IA practitioners at key periods during their professional career. In addition, Nathaniel Davis breaks new ground by providing new support for Peter Boersma's T-Model assertion of discipline overlap by proposing exactly where the practice of UX design elegantly intersects across disciplines. This understated article is sure to have major implications for the future practice of information architecture and UX design. Whatever your responsibility, this article has something for you... http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/11/the-t-model-and-strategies-for-hiring-ia-practitioners-part-2.php Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:55:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_6.cfm Published in March of 2011, this article discusses the importance of adopting greater rigor around practicing information architecture and argues that a discipline of practice is the only path to building a recognizable discipline of information architecture... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_6.cfm Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:55:00 EST http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/10/the-t-model-and-strategies-for-hiring-ia-practitioners-part-1.php In this two-part series, published in the October issue of UX Matters, Nathaniel Davis expands the use of the Boersma T-model. To offer guidance around hiring IA candidates, Davis shows how the six primary interests of the practice of information architecture can be inserted into the T-model, and how the model can then be used to plot the complimentary UX design skills that would prepare one for becoming a viable IA candidate... http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/10/the-t-model-and-strategies-for-hiring-ia-practitioners-part-1.php Tue, 4 Oct 2011 19:25:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/from-tsunami-to-rising-tide.cfm It's probably safe to say that we've surpassed Richard Saul Wurman's "tsunami of data" and now face a massive flooding of information on an epic scale. Practices of information architecture have managed to survive over the years with effective tactical approaches and quick thinking. But, the flood of information and how we access and use it only appear to be increasing in volume and complexity over time. Practitioners of information architecture must consider proceeding with greater strategic intent... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/from-tsunami-to-rising-tide.cfm Tue, 2 Aug 2011 23:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/the-basics-of-ia/what-is-ia/ia-as-practice.cfm This summary briefly explains information architecture as a practice by breaking down its core areas of interests into three easy-to-remember concepts... http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/the-basics-of-ia/what-is-ia/ia-as-practice.cfm Tue, 2 Aug 2011 23:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_8.cfm Contributing to the $1 trillion annual loss in productivity and innovation, information overload is a battle worth pursuing. Over the years, systems architects, developers, business managers, researchers and business leaders--from a range of organizations--have all taken up arms against information overload. However, the debate on strategy and research of information overload has yet to include combatants from the field of information architecture... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_8.cfm Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_7.cfm Nurturing professional growth within IA and UX design organizations becomes paramount as organizations mature over time. This section of the DSIA™ Portal offers introductory perspectives for establishing a practice model that cultivates professional discipline within IA and UX design organizations. See how information architecture theory is being used to help IA practitioners and other knowledge professionals build discipline and foster best practice. http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_7.cfm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_6.cfm At the close of the 20th century, the emerging field of interest we now call information architecture was solving new and urgent business challenges in a volatile commercial market driven by the Web. The IA industry matured straight to walking before it had the ability to appreciate the value of a good crawl. http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_6.cfm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/the-basics-of-ia/the-basic-function-of-ia.cfm As part of a continued effort to improve how information architecture is explained to technical and non-technical audiences, the latest DSIA™ Portal refinement elaborates on the objectives of information architecture..."if you're a practitioner looking to educate clients or other colleagues in your organization about the scope of information architecture, this page makes for a valuable reference that offers meaningful talking points for introductory and advanced discussion."... http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia/the-basics-of-ia/the-basic-function-of-ia.cfm Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_4.cfm Methodbrain, curator of the DSIA Research Initiative and DSIA Portal of Information Architecture, is offering the IA community a dose of adrenaline that promises to jump-start the IA Discipline. The DSIA Practice Framework—the latest addition to the DSIA body of knowledge—equips managers and individual practitioners with the means to assess and refine their approach to advancing their individual and collective discipline of information architecture... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_4.cfm Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Aug-10/Bulletin_AugSep10_Final.pdf On Developing a Framework for a Practice of Information Architecture... http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Aug-10/Bulletin_AugSep10_Final.pdf Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_3.cfm Methodbrain, curator of the DSIA Research Initiative and DSIA Portal of Information Architecture, has announced the availability of a slide presentation delivered at the recent IA Summit held in Phoenix, Arizona. This thought-provoking 30-minute commentary...was delivered by DSIA initiative founder, Nathaniel Davis. It expresses the possible path for elevating the field of information architecture to a formal discipline through a framework for practicing information architecture within a business organization... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_3.cfm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia_portal.cfm For the April launch of the DSIA Portal, an introduction to The Basics of Information Architecture has been provided. This is a collection of several relevant questions and topics that are typically fielded when first becoming familiar with the field of information architecture... http://www.methodbrain.com/dsia_portal.cfm Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_2.cfm Methodbrain, LLC announced pre-registration for its theoretical paper Organization Role Segmentation (ORS). ORS peers into the architecture of business organizations to determine the function of Information Architects. Along with pre-registering for the paper-free to subscribers for a limited time-, a one-page illustrated summary of ORS is included with your email confirmation. The paper is scheduled for release in April and is the first made available by Methodbrain under its DSIA Research Initiative... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_2.cfm Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_1.cfm Franklin Park, NJ (April 8, 2010) - DSIA - Methodbrain, LLC has officially announced the creation of a private research think-tank dedicated to exploring the most challenging questions raised - and yet to be tackled - in the burgeoning field of information architecture. Under the name DSIA Research Initiative, Methodbrain intends to periodically publish theoretical papers, essays and practical insights... http://www.methodbrain.com/articles/no_1.cfm Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST Information Architecture