Information Architecture Masterclass
Why is it easy to find information in some digital information environments, but difficult in others? Why do some websites make navigation easy, while others disorient us until we eventually get lost? A good information architecture can help ensure that digital information environments are easy to navigate, well-labelled and well-organised. It can also help ensure that they are usable and effective in meeting business objectives.
Information architecture involves the development of schemes to support the organisation and labelling of digital assets. It also involves the structural design of digital information environments to support users in finding and navigating those assets.
This 1-day course describes the purpose and value of IA across different platforms and environments (websites, mobile apps, Intranets, digital libraries) and outlines the important elements of an effective information architecture. It focuses on the development of practical skills in capturing IA requirements, designing IA solutions and in the user-centred evaluation of digital information environments.
Participants in this course will study and practice the following concepts & techniques:
- Purpose and value of Information Architecture
- Capturing Information Architecture requirements (including domain/concept models)
- Organising and labelling information (including sitemaps and card sorting)
- Supporting navigation through search and browse (including producing wireframes)
- Evaluating Information Architectures