Information Architecture for Successful Websites
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- Introduction to Information Architecture
- Defining the Site Goals
- Defining the Intended Audience
- Identifying Content and Functional Requirements
- Labelling Systems
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Course Outline
Introduction to Information Architecture
- The scope and benefits of Information Architecture
- The role of the Information Architect
Defining the Site Goals
- Identifying key players
- Collaboration and communication
- Managing expectations
- Sorting and prioritising goals
Defining the Intended Audience
- Learning to think like a User
- Defining the User Experience Creating Scenarios
- Matching Needs and Goals to the Audience
Identifying Content and Functional Requirements
- Including all role players
- Organising Information
- Grouping Content
- Creating Content Inventories
Labelling Systems
- Importance of Labelling
- Labels vs Labelling Systems
- Types of Labelling Systems
- Creating Effective Labelling Systems
Designing Navigation Systems
- Types of Navigation Systems
- Global vs. Local Navigation
- Use of Metaphors
- Searching Systems
- Designing a Search Interface
Layout and Interface Design
- Conceptual Design
- Designing Layout Grids
- Page Mock-ups
- Web Prototypes
Effective Documentation
- Design Documents
- Architecture Blueprints
- Content Mapping
- Competitive Analysis
Case Studies
- Learning from Users
- Analysis of real-world examples
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