Information architecture resources #

Noam Chomsky #

He is not considered an information architect, and to the best of my knowledge has never called himself an information architect. But his broad interest, looking at the fundamentals of information, information transference, and systems makes me think of him like an early practitioner of IA. He's definitely, absolutely contributed to my thinking in IA in more ways than I can easily detail.

Abby Covert #

Abby Covert makes information architecture more approachable by more people. I think she's the source of "make sense" as a key part of what information architecture does. If this book feels just out of reach, pick up her work, and then circle back to try again.

Buckminster Fuller #

His thinking is so ahead that it's hard to remember he died in 1983. He is, again, someone who wouldn't be constrained to one discipline. He's known for architecture (geodesic dome), but his work in systems, design, writing, philosophy, and thinking deeply about the future.

Brian Klaas #

A recent discovery, I haven’t really folded his insights into my universe yet. But – and this is huge – he’s working on the parts that were so big that I had to chunk them out to keep my brain from hitting overwhelm while I worked out a working model for the snap.

Peter Morville #

The Polar Bear book is what comes to most UX'ers minds when they hear 'information architecture'. It's commonly read. I know I at least sped-read it. But what made me sit down, pay attention, and rethink was Intertwingled. Beautiful book by a beautiful mind.

Andrea Resmini #

Amazing information brain. Seriously, just a joy to read or listen to.

Saul Wurman #

He named the discipline information architecture. :) The thing you, dear reader, are probably most aware of (and potentially not knowing he was even involved) is that Saul Wurman created the TED conferences.