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How can you keep your IA portfolio up-to-date?

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As an information architect, you know how important it is to showcase your skills and projects in a clear and engaging way. But how often do you update your IA portfolio to reflect your current work and achievements? In this article, we'll share some tips on how to keep your IA portfolio up-to-date and relevant for potential clients and employers.

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Jose Andrade

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1 Choose the right platform

Choosing a platform for your IA portfolio is the first step to maintaining it. From online portfolio builders to personal websites to social media platforms, there are many options available. To determine the best platform for you, consider your goals, audience, budget, and technical skills. Additionally, ask yourself how easy it is to update and edit your portfolio, how much control you have over the design and layout, how well it showcases your IA work and process, and how accessible and secure it is for your target audience.

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2 Select your best projects

When selecting projects to demonstrate your IA skills and value, you should focus on those that are relevant, diverse, and impactful. Consider how well the project aligns with your IA goals and interests, how complex and challenging it was, how successful and measurable the outcomes were, and how much you contributed as an information architect. These criteria can help guide you in making an informed decision.

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3 Tell a compelling story

When crafting a compelling story for each project that showcases your IA work and process, you should consider not only the final product, but also the problem, the research, the strategy, the solution, and the results. To do so, include a brief overview of the project context, scope, and objectives. Describe the IA methods and tools used such as sitemaps, wireframes, user flows etc. Demonstrate the IA deliverables and artifacts created with screenshots, diagrams or code snippets . Reflect on IA challenges and learnings faced and how they were overcome. Summarize the IA impact and value delivered with metrics, feedback or testimonials.

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Jose Andrade

President - Principal @ InGaugement LLC | Customer Experience Design & Development
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I believe "tell a compelling story" is the best option to keep your AI portfolio up to date however the missing component here is to tell a compelling story about a specific/current use case. Clients first interested in how you met the UX ask first and what tools you used to accomplish it. I'll take a well-thought-out UX on a napkin that speaks to the solution rather than a clickable prototype that misses the mark. That said, the specificity of the use case should resonate with what a client needs and what you can deliver. Now if you take that awesome napkin, interpret it in a tool like Figma, XD, or Visio. Then you have a great end-to-end story. Also, keep up with shifting environments and nomenclature.

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4 Showcase your skills and personality

The fourth step in becoming a successful information architect is to showcase your skills and personality. Your introduction or bio should highlight your IA background, expertise, and interests. Consider adding a photo or video of yourself that reflects your style and identity. Additionally, share your IA philosophy, approach, or vision that guides your work and display any certifications, awards, or recognitions that validate your skills. You can also link to your IA blog, podcast, or social media accounts that showcase your thought leadership. Doing so will help to demonstrate that you are not only competent and professional, but also passionate and creative.

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5 Get feedback and improve

The final step is to get feedback and improve your IA portfolio. To ensure that your portfolio is clear, engaging, and persuasive for your target audience, you should seek out feedback from peers, mentors, colleagues, clients, employers, users, and analytics. Additionally, you should also conduct self-evaluation and reflection to identify your strengths and weaknesses. With this combination of sources, you can receive constructive criticism and suggestions, testimonials and endorsements, performance data, and insights into your own abilities.

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John Ayers

Digital Disruption | Business Transformation | Marketing Strategy | Partner Solutions | Emerging Tech | Agentic AI | Guest Speaker
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Go into any transformative Information Architecture initiative with a “never done” mindset. Those that have a set it and forget it approach will fairly quickly find their navigation and taxonomy locked into rigid journey paths that may not be most relevant for the audience your IA is intended to serve. Be informed up front by doing your research while also being iterated and agile in evolving your IA to stay current and competitive.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Choose the right platform

2 Select your best projects

3 Tell a compelling story

4 Showcase your skills and personality

5 Get feedback and improve

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