IAD
ENCOUNTER
— 001
THE
FRAMEWORK
An introduction to the theory, practice, and praxis of Information Architecture Design
Across two live sessions, participants will engage the IAD Canon directly through discussion, guided traversal, and creative studio-based exercises.
Together we will explore:
• A design-theoretic account of Information Architecture beyond organisation, navigation, and sense-making
• The relationship between meaning, structure, and form across artefacts, systems, and concepts
• The conceptual foundations of Information Architecture Design (IAD)
• Practical methods for analysing and composing meaning in design and in the wild
• The emerging landscape of the IAD Canon, Framework, and Community of Practice
Encounter 001 is intentionally introductory. It is designed to orient participants to the territory, language, and concerns of IAD while providing direct engagement with the ideas through discussion and studio work.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
• A foundational understanding of Information Architecture Design and its core constructs
• New lenses for thinking about meaning-making across artefacts, systems, and social reality
• Practical studio methods applicable to design, research, strategy, and education
• Access to the current developmental release of the IAD Canon, including theory modules, glossary materials, and auxiliary notes
• Entry into the emerging IAD Community of Practice through one year of Tier 1 participation membership
• A pathway into future Encounters, masterclasses, discussions, publications, and Framework activities
Sample Canon Materials
Canonical Module: IA in the Wild and in Design
↳ Module 02 IA in the Wild and in Design.pdf
Glossary: Frame-Scale
↳ GL_Frame_Scale.pdf
Auxiliary Note: Modelling in IAD
↳ Aux_SN_01_Modelling-in-IAD.pdf
Schedule & Format
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tue 9 June 2026 | 18:00–19:30 SAST |
| 02 | Thu 11 June 2026 | 18:00–19:30 SAST |
- Two live 90 minute sessions across two days
- Studio-based and discussion-led
- Delivered online
- Recordings included
The Encounter 001 will continue releasing publicly through June and July 2026, alongside related IAD Framework activities scheduled throughout the year. View the IAD Framework Events Calendar on Luma.
Who is this for?
Practitioners, researchers, strategists, educators, and technologists working across design, UX and product design, service and systems design, HCI, organisational and institutional design, education, and philosophy of technology.
Particularly those interested in:
- meaning-making and compositional practice,
- world building and conceptual architecture,
- systems and institutional transformation, and
- design inquiry across artefacts, systems, and social reality.
Access & Registration
| LIVE ENCOUNTER | RECORDED ENCOUNTER | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105* | $65* |
| Sessions | 2 live 90-minute sessions | — |
| Discussion participation | Included | — |
| Studio exercises | Included | — |
| Recordings | Included | Included |
| Canon materials | Included | Included |
* Includes Tier 1 — Be Here participation membership at 50% discount. Standard Tier 1 annual membership price is $30. Learn more about participation and membership.
Revenue generated through Encounter sessions and memberships directly supports the continued development of the IAD Framework, publications, events, and teaching.
Questions ? Contact jason@jh-01.com
Recording & Participation
Sessions are recorded. By registering, you consent to recording and use of sessions as part of Encounter materials.
- If you do not wish to be recorded, we recommend Recorded Encounter Access
Additional Information
- Cohorts are limited to ±15 participants
- If a cohort is full, you may opt to join a waiting list for future sessions
- Recordings released after live sessions
- Sessions and materials are conducted in English