Effective information architects make the complex clear

“Effective information architects make the complex clear; they make the information understandable to other human beings. If they succeed in doing that, they’re good information architects. If they fail, they’re not.” – Information Anxiety 2 by Richard Wurman

Purchase Richard’s book Information Anxiety 2 or read a select chapter from the book for his thoughts on how information architects can open themselves to being able to explain information to others.

1. Information architecture is at the very center of the electronic information storm
2. Information Architecture helps people get better at sharing information
3. Information architecture helps make sure that business and user needs are met
4. Information architecture is about mission-critical infrastructure
5. Great information architecture leads the site to behave as the visitor expects