IAD
ENCOUNTER
— 001
THE
FRAMEWORK
CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT
Across two live 90 minute sessions, participants will engage with the theory of IAD through discussion, guided traversal, and creative studio-based exercises.
Together we will explore:
• A design-theoretic account of Information Architecture beyond organisation, navigation, and sense-making
• The relationship between meaning, structure, and form across artefacts, systems, and concepts
• The conceptual foundations of Information Architecture Design
• Practical methods for analysing and composing meaning in design and in the wild
• The emerging landscape of the IAD Canon, Framework, and Community of Practice
The Framework Encounter 001 is intentionally introductory. It is designed to orient participants to the territory, language, and concerns of IAD while providing direct engagement with the ideas through discussion and studio work.
Schedule & Format
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tue 23 June 2026 | 18:00–19:30 SAST |
| 02 | Thu 25 June 2026 | 18:00–19:30 SAST |
- Two live 90-minute sessions across two days
- Studio-based and discussion-led
- Delivered online via Zoom
- Recordings included for registered participants
- Complete IAD Canon version 1.0 (developmental release)
Registered participants will receive access details, preparation information, and relevant materials by email prior to the first session.
The Framework Encounter 001 will continue releasing publicly through June and July 2026, alongside related IAD Framework activities scheduled throughout the year.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
- A foundational understanding of IAD and its core constructs
- New ways of thinking about meaning-making across artefacts, systems, and social reality
- The complete IAD Canon version 1.0 (developmental release):
- All 15 Modules,
- The Glossary of 20 concepts, and
- All Auxiliary Notes including: 6 Supplementary Notes, 8 Philosophical Notes, and 6 Historical Notes
- Practical studio methods applicable to design, research, strategy, and education
- Entry into the emerging IAD Community of Practice through one year of Tier 1—Be Here membership
- A pathway into future Encounters, masterclasses, discussions, publications, and Framework activities
Access & Registration
| LIVE ENCOUNTER | RECORDED ENCOUNTER | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD $150 | USD $100 |
| Sessions | 2 x live 90-minutes | — |
| Discussion participation | Included | — |
| Studio exercises | Included | — |
| Recordings | Included | Included |
| IAD Canon v1.0 (dev. release) | Included | Included |
| Be Here membership * | Included | Included |
Live Encounter
USD $150
2 × live 90-minute sessions.
Discussion participation included.
Studio exercises included.
Recordings included.
Complete IAD Canon v1.0 (dev. release)
Tier 1—Be Here membership*
Recorded Encounter
USD $100
Recordings included.
Complete IAD Canon v1.0 (dev. release)
Tier 1—Be Here membership*
Register Interest in Recorded Access* Includes one year of Tier 1 — Be Here founding participation membership. Be Here is currently offered as a founding participation tier during the public release phase of the IAD Framework. Membership structures and pricing will be reviewed as additional participation pathways and activities become available. Learn more about participation and membership.
Recorded Encounter access will be made available after the live sessions, subject to recording quality, preparation of materials, and release readiness. Those interested in recorded access may register interest and will be notified when recorded access becomes available.
Revenue generated through Encounter sessions and memberships directly supports the continued development of the IAD Framework, publications, events, and teaching.
Who is this for?
Practitioners, researchers, strategists, educators, and technologists working across design, UX and product design, service and systems design, HCI, organisational and institutional design, education, and philosophy of technology.
Particularly those interested in:
- meaning-making and compositional practice,
- world building and conceptual architecture,
- systems and institutional transformation, and
- design inquiry across artefacts, systems, and social reality.
Enquiries
Please direct any questions you may have to:
jason@iadframework.com
Participation Requirements & Event Preparation
The Encounter is delivered online via Zoom. Participants will need a stable internet connection and a device capable of joining a video call. A microphone is recommended for discussion participation. A camera is optional but encouraged where participants are comfortable using one.
Participants should also have access to:
- a device for viewing PDF materials;
- a notebook or paper for sketching and reflection;
- pens or pencils;
- a phone or camera if asked to photograph and upload studio exercise outputs.
Preparation details, platform links, and materials will be provided to registered participants before the first session.
Participants with accessibility requirements, participation needs, or specific accommodation requests are encouraged to contact us as early as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the event:
contact@iadframework.com
Recording & Participation
Live Encounter sessions are recorded.
By registering for the Live Encounter, participants consent to the recording of sessions and to the use of recorded session material as part of Encounter materials, Framework learning resources, membership resources, archives, publications, and related Framework activities. Recorded material may include participant contributions, discussion content, questions, comments, creative outputs, and other forms of participation generated during the activity.
Participants who do not wish to be included in recorded live sessions are encouraged to register interest in Recorded Encounter access instead.
Additional Information
- Cohorts are limited to approximately 20 participants.
- If a cohort is full, you may opt to join a waiting list for future sessions.
- Recordings are released after the live sessions.
- Sessions and materials are conducted in English.