Results for Guides & Collections

There are 13 resources for Guides & Collections in the library.

Articles and Papers

Information Architecture Essentials, 8 Part Series from IBM DeveloperWorks (2008)
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - Practices, Knowledge Management
Language: English
Abstract: IBM developerWorks 8- part series on information architecture for enterprise systems. Part 1: The data and content dilemma Part 2: Managing enterprise information Part 3: Organizing complex information Part 4: Improving usability of information systems Part 5: Business intelligence in your information architecture Part 6: Distributed data mining Part 7: Data-store design Part 8: Packaging and reselling information

Location, Path & Attribute Breadcrumbs
by Keith Instone (2003)
Subject: Breadcrumbs, Guides & Collections
Language: English
Abstract: A collection of resources from Keith Instone on location, path & attribute breadcrumbs including a one page example for each type of breadcrumb, a PDF for the 2002 IA Summit Poster, and a "Open Discussion on Web Navigation" presentation. Also included are links to research on the topic.


Tools

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.


Web Sites and Resources

Argus Center for Information Architecture
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: The Argus Center Web site houses a collection of resources for learning about the theory and practice of information architecture. In addition to links to important information architecture resources, the site is also home to original articles, white papers, conferences, and seminars that drew from the experience and expertise of the Argus team.
Note: Due to the closure of Argus Associates in 2001, the ACIA is no longer updated.

Controlled Vocabularies Resource Guide
by Michael Middleton
Subject: Controlled Vocabularies, Guides & Collections
Language: English
Abstract: Provides links to examples of thesauri and to classification schemes that may be used for controlling database or web site subject content. It also provides links to descriptive and critical material about such metainformation.

Guide to Organizing, Marketing, Facilitating, UX Show and Tell Workshops PDF Document (2010)
Subject: Conferences & Meetings, Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: A guide to organizing, marketing, and facilitating workshops to share user experience design documentation and deliverables.

IBM Ease of Use Web design guidelines
Subject: Guides & Collections, User Centered Design, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: The IBM Ease of Use Group's guidelines for following a user-centered design process and creating easy-to-use Web interfaces. The information is valuable for a range of designers from novices to the more experienced and covers such topics as planning, design, production, and maintenance.
Available Translations:
Japanese at www-6.ibm.com/jp/design/eou/3webdesi/index.html

InfoDesign: Understanding by Design
Subject: Experience Design, Guides & Collections, Information Design
Language: English
Abstract: InfoDesign is a non-profit site dedicated to information and experience design. InfoDesign serves as a centralized online resource of news, people, companies, organizations, publications, lists, and events related to the field.

Information Architecture Resources
by Jesse James Garrett
Subject: Guides & Collections, Information Architecture - General
Language: English
Abstract: An extensive list of resources on information architecture, interaction design and navigation design. Includes a section on introductory materials for those just getting started or looking to keep up.

Site Navigation Guide
Subject: Guides & Collections, Navigation, Supplemental Navigation
Language: English
Abstract: This online guide provides to articles and resources for creating an easy-to-navigate Web site. The site also includes a special section on supplemental navigation.

Usable Web
by Keith Instone
Subject: Guides & Collections, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Usable Web is a collection of links about information architecture, human factors, user interface issues, and usable design specific to the World Wide Web.
Note: This site is no longer updated.

useit.com
by Jakob Nielsen
Subject: Expert Opinions, Guides & Collections, User Centered Design
Language: English
Abstract: Jakob Nielson’s Web site contains all of his Alertbox columns on Web usability as well as usability news and links to resources.

Web Style Guide
by Sarah Horton, Patrick Lynch
Subject: Guides & Collections, Web Design
Language: English
Abstract: This site approaches web page and site design as a challenge that combines traditional editorial approaches to documents with graphic design, user interface design, information design, and the technical authoring skills required to optimize the HTML code, graphics, and text within web pages.
Note: Also available in print.


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