{"id":14773,"date":"2023-05-15T09:17:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/?p=14773"},"modified":"2025-01-27T02:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:01:17","slug":"how-to-become-an-information-architect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/design\/how-to-become-an-information-architect\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Information Architect [2025 Career Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of data presented on an app or website and felt the urge to reorganize it, then you might want to consider a job as an information architect. Information architects are responsible for how information is organized on an app or website and create intuitive knowledge systems that help businesses win customers and drive engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But becoming an information architect has its obstacles. There aren\u2019t any majors in information architecture, so it\u2019s up to you to create your own career path. To add to this, information architecture is a rapidly evolving field, so it can be difficult to nail down what, exactly, you need to know to land a job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve written this guide. Below, we\u2019ll outline an 8-step process that you can follow to land a job as an information architect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does an Information Architect Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An information architect organizes the information on a website or app. They are responsible for creating sitemaps and hierarchies, which ensure optimal navigation. When done correctly, a user is able to quickly find the information they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Become an Information Architect: An Eight-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an easy 8-step guide to becoming an information architect:<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Learn About the Industry and Its Foundations<\/p>\n

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    Meet the Educational Requirements<\/p>\n

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    Hone the Essential Skills<\/p>\n

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    Learn the Tools in an Information Architect\u2019s Toolbox<\/p>\n

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    Gain Practical Experience and Build Your Portfolio<\/p>\n

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    Your Network Is Your Net Worth<\/p>\n

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    Consider a Mentor<\/p>\n

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    Tailor Your Resume to Each Company, Prep for Interviews, and Start Applying<\/p>\n

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    Learn About the Industry and Its Foundations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Information architecture directly affects the work of content strategists and visual designers and has an impact on the overall UI design<\/a> for any app or website. To be a good information architect, you must master the 5 stages of design thinking<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n