3.1 Principles of information architecture for the web
Paul Kahn , France

Session: 3.1 Understanding the principles of information architecture for the web

This tutorial reviews the principles of information architecture for the web. The instructor will present a series of information architecture problems common to all web sites. Examples will be drawn from current web sites with a focus on web sites for museum and exhibitions. Problems address include:

• The need to organize information
• The function of rhythm and patterns
• Identifying patterns in information
• Looking at the data behind the information
• The key objectives of the web site
• The overall structure of the web site
• Matching the user's information requirements
• Finding what can be communicated better on the web
• The role and limits of interaction
• Why would anyone know it's there?
• Types of information to be linked

Examples will illustrate how these problems can be solved. Emphasis will be on the common problems and the variety of solutions.

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