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The function of information architecture is to simplify how people navigate and use information that connects to the Web. Learn More

The DSIA™ Portal of Information Architecture serves as the official body of knowledge for the DSIA Research Initiative. DSIA Portal offers educational and technical content about the DSIA discipline of information architecture.

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	The Basics of Information Architecture
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• Poster: Baseline Proficiencies for IA Practitioners
• Poster: UX Design Practice Verticals
• The Practice of Information Architecture
• The Business Function of Information Architecture
• What Does an Information Architect Do?
• Practice Model Research

When you're ready to practice information architecture, use this quick guide to keep you on course for acquiring and contributing to IA discipline. Read More

DSIA Research Initiative begins to unlock the major components of UX design practice. Read More

Framing the Practice of Information Architecture - By Nathaniel Davis

By Nathaniel Davis
Offers a reliable perspective for framing site and enterprise information architecture Read More

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The Basics of IA

• Information Architecture as a Practice
• A Brief History of Information Architecture
• Why Information Architecture Matters
• The Function of Information Architecture
• What Does an Information Architect Do?
• Functional Range of an Information Architect
• What Information Architecture is Not

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1.15.2012
Call Yourself a Practitioner? Prove It.
An article by Nathaniel Davis

Many can talk the talk. In this month's UXmatters IA column, Nathaniel Davis suggests how to make sure you walk the walk.

12.5.2011
Putting SEO in Its Place: An Information Architecture Strategy
An article by Nathaniel Davis

11.14.2011
DSIA Portal Updates

11.8.2011
The T-Model and Strategies for Hiring IA Practitioners: Part 2
An article by Nathaniel Davis

10.3.2011
The T-Model and Strategies for Hiring IA Practitioners: Part 1
An article by Nathaniel Davis

9.7.2011
Framing the Practice of Information Architecture
An article by Nathaniel Davis

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