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Information Architecture for the World Wide Web 3rd Edition
The post-Ajaxian Web 2.0 world of wikis, folksonomies, and
mashups makes well-planned information architecture even
more essential. How do you present large volumes of
information to people who need to find what they're looking
for quickly? This classic primer shows information
architects, designers, and web site developers
how to build
large-scale and maintainable web sites that are appealing
and easy to navigate.
The new edition is thoroughly updated to address emerging
technologies -- with recent examples, new scenarios, and
information on best practices -- while maintaining its focus
on fundamentals. With topics that range from aesthetics to
mechanics, Information Architecture for the World Wide Web
explains how to create interfaces that users can understand
right away. Inside, you'll find:
An overview of information architecture for both newcomers
and experienced practitioners
The fundamental components of an architecture, illustrating
the interconnected nature of these systems. Updated, with
updates for tagging, folksonomies, social classification,
and guided navigation
Tools, techniques, and methods that take you from research
to strategy and design to implementation. This edition
discusses blueprints, wireframes and the role of diagrams in
the design phase
A series of short essays that provide practical tips and
philosophical advice for those who work on information
architecture
The business context of practicing and promoting information
architecture, including recent lessons on how to handle
enterprise architecture
Case studies on the evolution of two large and very
different information architectures, illustrating best
practices along the way
How do you document the rich interfaces of web applications?
How do you design for multiple platforms and mobile devices?
With emphasis on goals and approaches over tactics or
technologies, this enormously popular book gives you
knowledge about information architecture with a framework
that allows you to learn new approaches -- and unlearn
outmoded ones.
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