> [!bot-text] AI-generated > This text was drafted by [[Jake]] and has been reviewed. > [!info] Source > [The Name of the Practice Is Information Architecture](https://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2016/11/the-name-of-the-practice-is-information-architecture.php) > by [[Nate Davis]] > Related: [[information architecture|IA]], [[iaclass]] ## Summary Information architecture (IA) is crucial for creating effective user interfaces, but many organizations still misunderstand its full scope. It involves complex systems that define how users navigate, categorize, and search for information, rather than just basic navigation and labeling. To improve digital experiences, teams should adopt a comprehensive IA practice and consider hiring a dedicated information architect. *(Summarized by Ghostreader)* ## Significance > [!bot-text] > Argues that IA's full scope — systems of navigation, categorization, and search — is systematically underestimated, and that this misunderstanding shows up in the products. ## Claims & insights Claims that cite this summary (claims link here via `source`): ![[Summary - The Name of the Practice Is Information Architecture (Publish - Claims)]] ## Related summaries Summaries that point at the same concepts: ![[Summary - The Name of the Practice Is Information Architecture (Publish - Related)]]