Taken from this random site: https://careerfoundry.com/en/blog/ux-design/a-beginners-guide-to-information-architecture/
- The principle of objects - Content should be treated as a living, breathing thing. It has lifecycles, behaviours, and attributes.
- The principle of choices - Less is more. Keep the number of choices to a minimum
- The principle of disclosure - Show a preview of information that will help users understand what kind of information is hidden if they dig deeper
- The principle of exemplars: Show examples of content when describing the content of the categories.
- The principle of front doors: Assume that at least 50% of users will use a different entry point than the home page.
- The principle of multiple classifications: Offer users several different classification schemes to browse the site’s content.
- The principle of focused navigation: Keep navigation simple and never mix different things.
- The principle of growth: Assume that the content on the website will grow. Make sure the website is scalable.