Global Theme 2023

Orientation and Wayfinding

Wayfinding is a fundamental human activity and an integral outcome of good information architecture. It helps us to know where we are and to recognize where we could go. Having many choices can be an opportunity, but it can also cause anxiety. Therefore, we are in need of wayfinding systems that support us on our journey.

Information architecture gives us ways to understand, filter out the noise, and focus on the important parts to help us get our bearings. It creates environments that are accessible, sustainable, and extensible. All in all, information architecture empowers us to find our own way in our own time by considering our experiences, expectations, and situations.

PAST THEMES

  • 2012: Designing Structures for Understanding
  • 2013: Exploring and expanding the ontologies of information architecture.
  • 2014: Making the World a Better Place Through Information Architecture
  • 2015: Architecting Happiness
  • 2016: Information Everywhere, Architects Everywhere
  • 2017: Information Strategy & Structure
  • 2018: IA for Good
  • 2019: Design for Difference
  • 2020: The IA Element
  • 2021: Curiosity
  • 2022: A Connected World

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