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December 1, 2006
Information Architecture for the World Wide Web,Third Edition:The "Polar Bear" Classic, Updated for the Post-Ajaxian Web 2.0 World
Sebastopol, CA--The reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.
Indeed, while some have stated emphatically that the demise of information
architecture is near, if not already upon us, author Peter Morville
asserts: "In a Web 2.0 world of Ajax-enabled products, rich Internet
applications, user participation, wikis, tagging, folksonomies, and
interactive co-created experiences, information architecture is more
important than ever." And one of the biggest challenges facing
information architects today is to unlearn what has become ingrained.
"And yet, unlearn we must, for technology relentlessly transforms the
playing field, changing not just the answers but the questions as well,"
write Morville and coauthor Louis Rosenfeld in the new edition of their
classic Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Third Edition (O'Reilly, US $39.99). "How do we structure for co-creation?" they ask. "How do we
document the rich interfaces of web applications? How do we design for
multiple platforms and mobile devices? What has changed, and what remains
the same?" In writing the third edition of their book, these are the
questions that kept Morville and Rosenfeld awake at night. There are no
easy answers, but their book presents new approaches, balancing the old
and new, and addressing emerging technologies while maintaining a focus
on fundamentals.
Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Third Edition (also
known as "Polar Bear 3.0," for the animal on its cover), introduces
tagging and advanced findability concepts, with recent examples, new
scenarios, and information on best practices. Topics range from aesthetics
to mechanics and include:
- 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.
Louis Rosenfeld is an independent information architecture consultant and
Rosenfeld Media's founder and publisher. He cofounded the Information
Architecture Institute, the User Experience Network (UXnet), and the
ASIS&T IA Summit conference series. His recent clients include Accenture,
Caterpillar, Ford, Microsoft, and the NCAA. He blogs regularly at
www.louisrosenfeld.com.
Peter Morville is president of Semantic Studios, an information
architecture, user experience, and findability consultancy that includes
AT&T, IBM, Microsoft, Internet2, and Yahoo among its clients. A founding
father of information architecture, Peter's work has been featured in
publications such as "Business Week," the "Economist," "Fortune," and the
"Wall Street Journal."
Background and Market Information:
http://del.icio.us/oreillymedia/informationarchitecture
Additional Resources:
Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Third Edition
Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Third Edition
Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville
ISBN: 0-596-52734-9, 504 pages, $39.99 US, $51.99 CA
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