Information Architecture for Entrepreneurs: Interaction Blocks
This blog is part of a larger class called Information Architecture for Entrepreneurs to help entrepreneurs effectively build their ventures.
(what’s the difference between this and complex architectures? Maybe the introduction of Goals that utilize basic groups and complex architectures to fulfill an intent).
An interaction block utilizes basic groups and complex architectures to fulfill a certain goal. Basic groups and complex architectures are Things. They become interaction blocks when they begin to be used to satisfy a larger goal.
Interaction blocks generally have one goal. To create a focal point around one interest group online, or to play, or to conduct a meeting. There might be many different ways to do this, various different kinds of objects and dynamics you can use to create these interactions, but if you say “we’re going to a playground” you have a decent idea of what kinds of interaction patterns you can expect to take place there.
An interaction block example: A playground
There are seesaws to have mutual play, slides that you can use individually.
Interaction Block example: Madison Square Park
Places to walk, places for dogs, places for concert venues
Interaction block Online: Groups on Facebook
You can view people in the group, post to a group, host an event for a group
What would be the difference between an interaction block and an ecosystem?
Next Steps
- What interaction blocks in your own world?
- What interaction blocks would you utilize for your own idea?
