Designing digital places through container based information architecture and object-­first design

Workshop

Let’s build an IA for adaptable and expandable digital places within hours. This workshop teaches the principles and methods of Container Based Information Architecture. It is based on the idea of putting content and interaction into containers, out of which digital places like websites or apps are built. The containers can be reordered, reappear, or adjust their appearance and function based on the place’s context.

This approach has proven valuable for global players and mid-size organizations alike, and is used in fields of ecommerce, news, or web apps. Over the years, it has incorporated new aspects like conversational interfaces and customer journey orchestration.

Container Based IA is closely related to other models and tools, like OOUX (Object-Oriented UX), the Core model and content modelling (all of which have been presented in previous EuroIA editions). We will explain how these models are related to Container Based IA, and we will borrow some ideas and incorporate some practical methods of them.

Container Based IA is an efficient and effective way to build digital places. Although classical IA tasks like navigational structures or taxonomies still have to be solved, this approach will help you to stay flexible and expandable, thus building long-lasting structures and artefacts.