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World Information Architecture Association (WIAA) hosts World IA Day, the one-day annual celebration held in dozens of locations across the globe. Learn about WIAA
WIAA News and Updates
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Seeking Global Executive Producer for World Information Architecture Day 2025APril 26, 2024
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2023 State of Information Architecture ReportMarch 2, 2024
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World Information Archutecture Association Seeking Co-PresidentFebruary 28, 2024
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Thank You Andrea for four-years co-presidency! Now, what's next?February 15, 2024
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Project Proposal for a New World Information Architecture WebsiteFebruary 14, 2024
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World Information Archutecture Day 2024 on CONTEXTJuly 10, 2023
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Introducing... the new World Information Archutecture AssociationDecember 8, 2021
Featured Talks
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20 Ways to Say Noby Andrea Neuhoff
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2019: the State of the Wireframeby Chris Hallahan
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A Beginner's Guide to Taxonomyby Jessica DuVerneay, Marti Gukeisen
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A Career in Search of Connectionby Jose Reyes
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A Dark Matter of Contextby Xander Roozen
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A Statistically Significant Taxonomyby Matt Jukes, Jonathan Porton
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Accessibility Concerns with Dark UX Patternsby Caitlin Geier
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Whitebox 001 Pop-up GalleryFebruary 11–25in Kent
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Figma AI in Creative Tooling NightFebruary 1in Kent
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Talks
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20 Ways to Say No
by Andrea Neuhoff
What is it?
Campfire is an installable, self-hosted group chat system. Easily invite people. Make rooms. @mentions, DMs, and mobile support. The basics done right. And since you get the code and host it yourself, you can customize it however you’d like for your own use. Plus, you own your data.
WIAA News and Updates
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In today's digital age, the lean web philosophy emphasizes simplicity and efficiency in web development. It challenges the prevailing trend of bloated websites filled with excessive features and heavy frameworks. By stripping down to the essentials, the lean web aims to deliver faster, more accessible, and user-friendly experiences. This approach not only benefits users with faster load times and smoother interactions but also reduces server load and bandwidth consumption, making it a win-win for both developers and users.
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One of the core principles of the lean web is minimalism. This doesn't mean sacrificing functionality or aesthetics but rather focusing on what truly matters. Lean web development advocates for using clean, semantic HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, avoiding unnecessary dependencies and frameworks unless absolutely necessary. This not only makes the codebase more maintainable but also enhances the performance and security of the website.
Accessibility is another critical aspect of the lean web. By adhering to web standards and best practices, lean web development ensures that websites are accessible to a broader audience, including those with disabilities or using older devices. This inclusivity aligns with the original vision of the web as a universal platform, where information and services are available to all, regardless of their technical capabilities or resources.
Performance is a significant concern for modern web users, and the lean web addresses this directly. Fast-loading pages are crucial for retaining visitors and improving search engine rankings. By optimizing images, leveraging browser caching, and minimizing HTTP requests, lean web development can significantly enhance page load times. Moreover, it encourages the use of progressive enhancement techniques, ensuring that core content and functionality are available even under less-than-ideal network conditions.
Finally, the lean web philosophy promotes sustainability. By reducing the digital footprint of websites, it contributes to lower energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions. In an era where environmental concerns are increasingly paramount, adopting lean web practices can be a small but meaningful step towards more sustainable web development. This not only helps the planet but also aligns with the growing consumer demand for more eco-friendly products and services.
Lean web development advocates for using clean, semantic HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, avoiding unnecessary dependencies and frameworks unless absolutely necessary.