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August 24, 2004
Resources for an up-and-coming IA
I was talking to a friend recently about her career path. When I started to describe the field of Information Architecture-- a combination of visual design, web development, usability, and information design-- she started nodding her head vigorously. So I told her I'd compile a list of my favorite IA resources. I thought it would be useful to post them here, as well.
books: note, I have not read most of these, but have good reason to believe they are all of value. and fully intend to read them someday...
- Creating a Web Page with HTML : Visual QuickProject Guide by Elizabeth Castro (this is for beginning HTML coders)
- Web Standards Solutions: The Markup and Style Handbook (Pioneering Series) by Dan Cederholm
- Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug
- The Elements of User Experience: User-Centered Design for the Web by Jesse James Garrett
- Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web by Christina Wodtke
- The Design of Sites: Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a Customer-Centered Web Experience by Douglas K. van Duyne, James A. Landay, Jason I. Hong
- Designing with Web Standards by Jeffrey Zeldman
blogs:
- alistapart.com this is an excellent starting place. dig through the archives.
- mezzoblue.com
- boxesandarrows.com specifically for information architects. some articles are better than others.
- digital-web.com
- 1976design.com (he's just an incredible designer. the blog is mainly personal content)
- css zen garden not strictly a blog, but wow! worth perusing, and at least a monthly visit for fresh inspiration.
reference material I like:
- css syntax reference
- Practical CSS Layout Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
- jesse james garret visual vocabulary
- css box lessons
- using wireframes
- web design practices
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