About the Information Architecture InstituteThe Information Architecture Institute (formerly The Asilomar Institute for Information Architecture "AIfIA") is a global organization that supports individuals and organizations specializing in the design and construction of shared information environments. Through education, advocacy, services, and social networking, the Institute will lead the way in demonstrating the value of information architecture to the world at large, and provide a framework for members to improve their skills and enhance their professional standing.We live in exciting times. As the information age rolls forward, our businesses, markets and societies are being transformed into adaptive, connected networks. The Internet of today only hints at the ubiquitous communication infrastructure of tomorrow. The construction of this brave new world requires a new kind of architecture, focused on digital structures of information and software rather than physical structures of bricks and mortar. As we spend more time working and playing in these shared information spaces, people will need and demand better search, navigation and collaboration systems.Volunteering our own resources, we aspire to collaborate within our community and build bridges to related disciplines and organizations. We invite you to join us in advancing the state of information architecture through research, education, advocacy and community service.Information Architecture InstituteIAI_767cd55c-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced81The Information Architecture Institute is a 501(c)6 professional organization, operated by a dedicated, multi-national group of people who are dedicated to promoting the concept, craft and community of information architecture.IA institute BeneficiariesWe have identified several groups of individuals who benefit directly from our Information Architecture resources:DesignersDesigners and technologists who practice information architecture |Colleagues in the design and technology fieldsTechnologistsTechnologists who practice information architectureBusinessesBusinesses that need information architectureGovernment AgenciesGovernment agencies that need information architectureOrganizationsOrganizations that need information architectureMedia ProfessionalsMedia professionals seeing to characterize various aspects of the IA fieldIAI Mediating RelativesWe aim to facilitate the following relationships and the people and groups they serve:MentorsMentors/Institutions and Apprentices/Students -- This is the relationship of induction, education, training and professional development. It is about bringing people into the practice of information architecture and strengthening their acumen.InstitutionsApprenticesStudentsResearchersResearchers and Practitioners -- This is the relationship of reconciling theory with practice. It is about getting important research out into the field, as well as getting feedback from the field about which research is important.PractitionersProject TeamsProject Teams and Volunteers -- This is the relationship of service. It is about providing the infrastructure for motivated people, whose time we recognize as valuable, to perform effectively and achieve results in the endeavours of the organization.VolunteersVendorsVendors and Customers -- This is the relationship of commerce. It is about enabling our members to trade the products and services that make them more effective at the practice of information architecture.CustomersWorkersWorkers/Consultants and Employers/Clients -- This is the relationship of work. It is about connecting information architects with the projects and organizations that make their skills useful to the outside world.ConsultantsEmployersClientsIA institute Direct RelativesIn addition to these mediating relationships, there are the relationships the Institute itself forges directly:Business Decision-MakersThis is the relationship of outreach. It is about explaining to business leaders the value of information architecture and how it fits into their organizations.Other OrganizationsThis is the relationship of alliance. It is about adding further definition to the Institute by situating it among a broader community of similar, but different organizations.IA institute Board of DirectorsDecember 23, 2015 10:32 PM -- We are pleased to welcome the following people to the IA Institute Board of Directors.Dan KlynPresidentNatasha KendallTreasurerJudy SiegelDevelopment DirectorSamantha RaddatzProgramming and Events DirectorRachael HinesStrategic Planning and Projects DirectorJason HobbsEducation DirectorIA institute Board of AdvisorsMichael AngelesNew York, NY, USAJorge ArangoPanama City, PanamaLane BeckerSan Francisco, CA, USASean BelkaBoston, MA, USAPeter BogaardsAlmere Stad, NetherlandsPaul FordBrooklyn, NY, USADave GrayPortland, OR, USAJan JursaBerlin, GermanyJonathan KnollBrooklyn, NY, USAMichael LeisPhiladelphia, PA, USAPeter MerholzSan Francisco, CA, USAKiki MillsBoston, MA, USAPeter MorvilleAnn Arbor, MI, USALeisa ReicheltLondon, United KingdomLouis RosenfeldBrooklyn, NY, USAStacy SurlaPoolesville, VA, USAChristina WodtkeSan Francisco, CA, USAIA Institute FoundersMichael AngelesUSASamantha BaileyUSADan BrownUSABev CorwinUSADr. Andrew DillonUSAKarl FastUSAJesse James GarrettUSAMadonnalisa Gonzales-ChanUSAMargaret HanleyUnited KingdomAndrew HintonUSAKeith InstoneUSALivia LabateUSAGunnar LangemarkDenmarkJeff LashUSAVictor LombardiUSAErin MaloneUSAJess McMullinCanadaMarcia MoranteUSAPeter MorvilleUSALou RosenfeldUSAEric ScheidAustraliaRashmi SinhaUSAPeter Van DijckBelgiumThomas Vander WalUSAJavier VelascoChileTodd WilkensUSAShane WinegardUSAChristina WodtkeUSAJohn Zapolski, USAIA Institute Organization PartnersAmerican Society for Information Science and TechnologyThe American Society for Information Science and Technology's Information Architecture SIG is the home of the SIG-IA mailing list and the ASIST Bulletin. The Bulletin's IA Column, edited by IAI board member Stacy Surla, features guest writers from the field of IA.Boxes and ArrowsBoxes and Arrows is an online journal dedicated to understanding the design of the architecture and structure of digital spaces, and often features articles on the craft of information architecture.Interaction Design AssociationThe Interaction Design Association (IxDA) is a non-profit professional organization whose focus is promoting both the field of interaction design and the interests of an international community of practitioners, managers, educators, and students of interaction design.Journal of Information ArchitectureThe Journal of Information Architecture is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Its aim is to facilitate the systematic development of the scientific body of knowledge in the field of information architecture.Kent State UniversityThe Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (IAKM) program at Kent State University provides opportunities for study in user experience design, knowledge management, and health informatics. Students may study through a Master of Science, graduate certificate program or individual courses as continuing study. Kent State is an original collaborator on the Education Curriculum initiative.New York Technology CouncilThe New York Technology Council (NYTECH) is a membership-driven, 501(c)(6) non-profit organization focused on developing and promoting the technology industry in New York City.NYTECH offers events throughout the year at which we present speakers and discussions on topics related, but not limited to UX design, mobile applications, cloud computing, digital marketing, globalization, funding, investing, legal and accounting. In addition, they run a CEO Roundtable and collaborate with local organizations on joint activities and programs such as networking events, advocacy trips to Washington, D.C., and major speaking engagements.Society for Experiential Graphic DesignSEGD, the Society for Experiential Graphic Design, is the more than 1,300 members who work in the planning, design, fabrication, and implementation of communications in the built environment. SEGD is guided by a Board of Directors, which creates policies and programs to grow, enrich, and provide educational resources to the community. A strong network of Chapter Chairs represents SEGD at the local level, providing a vital liaison role between local members and the Board of Directors. A diverse professional staff implements Board initiatives, provides member support, and works to provide new services and resources for the SEGD community. IA Institute members can register for their Xlab conference at SEGD member rates.University of BaltimoreThe University of Baltimore School of Information Arts and Technologies offers an M.S. in Interaction Design and Information Architecture. The University of Baltimore is an original collaborator on the Education Curriculum initiative.User Experience Professionals AssociationThe UXPA supports people who research, design, and evaluate the user experience of products and services.American Society of IndexersThe Web Indexing SIG of the American Society of Indexers promotes the human indexing of Web sites and HTML documents. Its members are professional indexers who have skills to create A-Z site indexes or perform metadata indexing of HTML documents. The SIG web site provides resources on web site indexing for the broader IA community.IA Institute Partners with Member BenefitsJustinmind PrototyperJustinmind Prototyper wireframe tool allows you to skillfully design and validate high interactive wireframes of your Web and Mobile Applications without writing a single line of code. Justinmind is offering a special discount of 70% to IA Institute members.Rosenfeld MediaRosenfeld Media publishes short, practical, and useful books and webinars on user experience design. Their products explain the design and research methods that web professionals need to make informed design decisions. IAI members a discount of 20% off book purchases as well as both live and recorded webinars.Optimal WorkshopOptimal Workshop has designed a suite of usability tools that can help you run simple user surveys and get the data you need to define and tune your information architecture. The IA Institute has negotiated a special member discount of 20% on any Optimal Workshop subscription. Choose from OptimalSort, Treejack or Chalkmark, or purchase all three by choosing the Optimal Workshop Suite. The discount is valid for any subscription lengthAIIMAIIM online certificate programs provide vendor neutral training in technologies and global best practices for managing and utilizing information assets. Programs include: Enterprise Content Management, Electronic Records Management, Business Process Management, Information Organization and Access, Enterprise 2.0, Email Management. IAI members are eligible for AIIM courses at the AIIM professional rate!ProtoSharePeachpit PressPeachpit Press is home to a wide selection of beloved series including the Visual QuickStart Guides, Hands-On Training titles, Wow! books, and more. IAI members receive 35% off book purchases._767ce8a8-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced81To support individuals and organizations specializing in the design and construction of shared information environments._767ce8a9-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced81Information ArchitectureWe define information architecture as:* The structural design of shared information environments.* The art and science of organizing and labeling web sites, intranets, online communities and software to support usability and findability.* An emerging community of practice focused on bringing principles of design and architecture to the digital landscape.Are these definitions definitive? Absolutely not. Our craft is new and still taking shape. We're clear on the center but fuzzy at the boundaries. This inherent ambiguity challenges us to think deeply and seek diverse perspectives.MetricsThe Value of Information Architecture --Because information architecture is relatively intangible, our "invisible work" is often misunderstood and undervalued. The Institute recognizes the importance of defining metrics and showing value, particularly in unsupportive environments.Our efforts are focused around the following cost and value propositions:* The cost of finding information* The cost of not finding information* The cost of using information* The cost of building and managing information systems* The value of educating employees and customers* The value of creating knowledge networks* The value of strengthening brand* The value of fostering innovationWe encourage researchers and practitioners to share experiences and data, so we can build a more convincing case for the value of information architecture.Awareness & ConnectionsDevelop awareness of the practice of information architecture and connect like-minded professionals_767ce8aa-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced81Global Initiatives -- Our public initiatives are directed at developing awareness of the practice of information architecture and connecting like-minded professionals to each other.The IAI seeks to support projects that:PracticeEmpower local communities to shape the global practice of information architecture_767ce8ab-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced811KnowledgeProvide opportunities for leaders of information architecture to bring knowledge of the practice to their local community_767ce916-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced812Excellence & RelationshipsPromote excellence within our field and build bridges to related disciplines and organizations through research, education, advocacy and community service._767cea42-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced813Thought RecordPreserve and make accessible the current and historical thought record of the practice for use by everyone for free in as many languages as possible_767cec18-cfab-11e5-ab9e-a6a348aced8142016-02-09http://iainstitute.org/en/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net