Taken from this random site: https://careerfoundry.com/en/blog/ux-design/a-beginners-guide-to-information-architecture/

  1. The principle of objects - Content should be treated as a living, breathing thing. It has lifecycles, behaviours, and attributes.
  2. The principle of choices - Less is more. Keep the number of choices to a minimum
  3. The principle of disclosure - Show a preview of information that will help users understand what kind of information is hidden if they dig deeper
  4. The principle of exemplars: Show examples of content when describing the content of the categories.
  5. The principle of front doors: Assume that at least 50% of users will use a different entry point than the home page.
  6. The principle of multiple classifications: Offer users several different classification schemes to browse the site’s content.
  7. The principle of focused navigation: Keep navigation simple and never mix different things.
  8. The principle of growth: Assume that the content on the website will grow. Make sure the website is scalable.