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クリエイティブ ブリーフ (Creative Brief) 
by Erin Malone (9/2003)
Subject: Business Context, Process & Techniques
Language: Japanese
Note: Translated from English
Available Translations:
English at iainstitute.org/tools/download/CreativeBrief.doc
Case Study: Digital Web Redesign 
by Christina Wodtke
Subject: Design, Disciplines, Experience Design, Tools & Technology
Language: English
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Content Inventory/Site Map Tool
by Patrick Walsh
Subject: Content Management, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Patrick Walsh, presents a Content Inventory/Site Map tool, utilizing a unique cartography-inspired content mapping approach. The Word document gives an explanation on how the map might be constructed and the Visio document contains the customised "Metro" stencil.
Patrick describes his approach in a recent Boxes and Arrows article.
Content Inventory/Site Map Visio Stencil (VDX) (117 KB)
Content Value Analysis (CVA)
by Patrick Walsh
Subject: Content Management, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Patrick Walsh of BBC, presents Content Value Analysis (CVA). CVA is based on a quality sampling process that been implemented successfully for many decades. CVA is easy to implement and will not take too much resource as the recommended sample sizes are not onerous e.g. for a site with a 1,000 pages the sample size is 75 pages while for a site with 15,000 its only 135. CVA will allow you to benchmark content value across sites and assess content trends over time.
Also available at: iainstitute.org/documents/tools/CVA_Record.xls
Creative Brief
by Erin Malone, Peter Morville, Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld, Lou Rosenfeld (9/2003)
Subject: Business Context, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Available Translations:
Japanese at iainstitute.org/translations/CreativeBrief-JP.doc
EightShapes Unify
by Dan Brown (2009)
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - Practices, Process & Techniques
Language: English
Abstract: EightShapes Unify is a collection of templates, libraries, and other assets that enable user experience designers to create more consistent, effective deliverables faster. The system utilizes the Adobe Creative Suite of products; primarily, Adobe InDesign is the key authoring tool.
The system is often used by designers – and larger user experience teams – to rapidly produce artifacts like design strategy, wireframes, style guides, specs, and more.
fluidIA
by Jakub Linowski
Subject: Interface Design, Prototyping, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Fluid Information Architecture? fluidIA is an emerging agile design tool for prototyping rich user interfaces. The big idea behind this experiment is whether we as interaction designers, IAs, UX professionals and developers can create our own and better prototyping tool. Provided with access to an open design and open source process
Personas
by Olga Howard, Patrick Walsh
Subject: Content Management, Personas, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Olga Howard produced a persona tool, showing a presona development process and sample diagram.
Site Map Template 
by Marcia Stanton, John Stuckey
Subject: Tools & Technology
Language: English
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Springloops
Subject: Tools & Technology, Web Development
Language: English
Abstract: Springloops is a unique source code management tool focused on web development teams. It allows you to code in parallel and share your code safely concentrated on results, not on lost changes or overwritten files. You get rapid collaboration in protected space. Thanks to the project management perspective it serves the getting things done attitude. Moreover, Springloops reduces repeatable activities in your day-to-day work.
Task Analysis Grid
by Todd Warfel
Subject: Content Management, Scenario Development, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: Todd Warfel submitted templates for a Task Analysis Grid. Used as an alternative to a requirements document, the Task Analysis Grid is a powerful visual tool showing stakeholders scenarios and prioritized tasks to address during product development. An Illustrator version, offered in ZIP or Stuff-It, prints in large format (6 by 10 foot).
UX Health Check
by Austin Govella, Livia Labate (3/22/2009)
Subject: Business Context, Experience Design, Tools & Technology
Language: English
Abstract: The Health Check is technique for User Experience professionals to express the quality of a product or service’s experience and convey it in terms that are familiar to business stakeholders, creating a common ground for discussion and exploration.
Note: Presented at IA Summit 2009 Poster Session
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