Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Second Edition

Audience for This Book

Who do we hope to reach with this new edition? In short, anyone who’s interested in information architecture, and maybe a few who aren’t. We’re information architecture evangelists at heart.

This second edition is necessary because you, the readers and practitioners of information architecture, have changed dramatically over the past few years. Many of you are completely new to the field, while some of you now have years of experience under your belts. For better or for worse, we’ve tried to meet the needs of both groups. While we intend this edition to serve as a useful introduction, we hope many battle-scarred practitioners will find the new material helpful as they make their way through today’s information technology and business environments.

Finally, this is our take on information architecture. Many of our colleagues are also now writing about the subject, and we are grateful that so many smart people are sharing their experiences and insights. We look forward to continuing to learn from them. You should too. Buy their books, read their articles, and find ways to share what you know. The more perspectives, the better. Only by sharing as individuals can we learn as a community.