Canon Publication & Use
Version 0.1 — June 2026
The Information Architecture Design (IAD) Canon is a developing body of theoretical work authored by Jason Hobbs and made available through the IAD Framework.
This page outlines the authorship, publication status, attribution requirements, and conditions of use associated with Canon materials.
Authorship
Unless otherwise stated, Canon modules, glossary entries, auxiliary materials including philosophical notes, historical notes and supplementary notes, and related theoretical materials are authored by Jason Hobbs.
The IAD Framework serves as the publication, participation, and development environment through which these materials are made available.
Authorship and ownership of the Canon remain distinct from the operation of the Framework itself.
Publication Status
The IAD Canon is an actively developing body of work.
Materials may be released in draft, developmental, provisional, experimental, or evolving forms. Participants should therefore recognise that individual modules, glossary entries, notes, and related materials may be revised, expanded, restructured, superseded, or withdrawn as the Canon continues to develop.
Where available, version numbers should be used when referencing Canon materials.
Attribution
The IAD Framework encourages discussion, critique, teaching, research, and scholarly engagement with Canon materials.
Where Canon materials are referenced in publications, presentations, teaching materials, research outputs, dissertations, theses, reports, articles, conference papers, or other public works, appropriate attribution should be provided.
Attribution should identify Jason Hobbs as the author and the IAD Framework as the publication source through which the material was made available.
Recommended Citation
Where possible, citations should include:
- Author
- Jason Hobbs
- Year
- Title
- Canon component type
- Module
- Glossary
- Auxiliary Supplementary / Historical / Philosophical Note
- Version number (where available)
- IAD Framework as publication source
- URL
- Date accessed
Example:
Hobbs, J. (2026) IA in the Wild and in Design. IAD Canon Module 02. Version 0.1. IAD Framework. Available at: https://iadframework.com (Accessed: 17 June 2026).
Citation formats may be adapted to the conventions of particular disciplines, institutions, journals, publishers, or professional bodies.
Use of Materials
Canon materials are made available to support personal study, teaching, research, discussion, critique, and scholarly engagement.
The IAD Framework welcomes engagement with Canon concepts, models, definitions, frameworks, and propositions, provided appropriate attribution is given.
Access to Canon materials does not transfer ownership of intellectual property rights. Intellectual property rights in Canon materials remain with the author unless otherwise stated.
Reproduction and Redistribution
Canon materials may not be republished, redistributed, sold, incorporated into commercial products, or represented as original work without appropriate permission.
Changes to This Page
Questions relating to authorship, attribution, permissions, publication status, citation, or use of Canon materials may be directed to:
jason@iadframework.com
This page may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in publication practices, attribution requirements, Canon development, or Framework activities.
The most current version published on the website shall apply.
Permissions and Enquiries
Requests relating to republication, translation, adaptation, commercial use, or substantial reproduction should be directed to:
jason@iadframework.com