Information Architecture: 3 Key Models

Summary: Navigation, taxonomies, and the full IA structure are different ways of modeling a product's structure. We review the differences and similarities between these three different IA models.

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IA is the information backbone of the site; navigation refers to those elements in the UI that allow users to reach specific information on the site.

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Page Laubheimer is a former NN/G employee who worked on research, teaching, leadership, and design thought leadership. His expertise focused on web applications, AI, and projects in complex domains. His many research findings and recommendations were also informed by his background in library and information science, and his work often involved information architecture, navigation design, taxonomy construction, and ontology management.

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