Information Architecture: Study Guide
Page Laubheimer
April 10, 2022 · Updated Nov. 8, 2023
Summary: Unsure where to start? Use this collection of links to our articles and videos to learn about what information architecture (IA) is, how to run an IA research study, and how to design navigation effectively.
Information Architecture: Study Guide
This article is a compilation of our articles and videos on topics related to information architecture. Resources cover specific types of information-architecture principles, navigation design choices for the UI — such as desktop-specific options, mobile-specific options — as well as research methods, such as card sorting and tree testing, which are commonly used in information architecture.
Within each category, the resources are shown in recommended reading order.
If you’re totally new to information architecture, start with the first list, which covers basic principles and commonly asked questions about information architecture, and then make your way to our resources providing deeper guidance for research activities and navigation-design choices.