lesson 6 Flashcards
The design of the underlying structure and organization of content and features on a website or intranet, providing users with an effective way to find and access the information they need.
Information Architecture
Examining existing site content to understand what’s present
Content Inventory
Evaluating content quality and effectiveness
Content Audit
Organizing content based on user needs and behavior
Information Grouping
Creating a standardized naming convention for content organization and labelling
Taxonomy Development
Defining metadata to enhance content discoverability and navigation
Descriptive Information Creation
A collection of user interface components designed to help users find information and take actions
Website Navigation
Understanding how often users will rely on each navigation component
Usage Priority
Determining where and when to display navigation components
Placement
Choosing navigation patterns that enhance findability and discoverability
Pattern
A series of decisions to be made for each navigation component: Usage Priority, Placement, and Pattern
Decision Structure
IA informs navigation, ensuring accurate and efficient navigation
IA and Navigation Connection
IA-first approach ensures user-centric and effective navigation design
Define IA Before Navigation
Elements that are close together are perceived as related. Use white space to group related elements together.
Proximity
Similar elements are perceived as related. Use similar colors, shapes, and sizes to create a sense of unity.
Similarity