For a very long time, information architecture was this slippery thing that I’d only ever experienced in site maps and task flows. Foundations class was arguably our (IXD students’) biggest dive into these practices, likely due to the fact that, at the time, none of us were really aware of the complex frameworks underpinning our favorite websites and apps. Later, I came to understand...
In my own opinion, I think what’s different between IA and interaction design is the target user of the organized information will deliver to. IA will make the vast and complex information easier to understand, but it’s still for someone with a professional need. After that comes the interaction designer, further simplifying the information and organizing them so everyone can use and...
Information Architecture is about helping people understand their surroundings and find what they’re looking for in the real world and online. It’s also relevant to the analog world we live in. The growth of the Internet exploded in the 1990s, and small sites grew into big messes, leading to usability problems, content nightmares, and costly redesigns. People realized that planning...
Information Architecture (IA) focuses on organizing, structuring, and labeling content in an effective and sustainable manner. The goal is to help users find information and complete tasks. IA exists at the center of users, context, and content. I used to design a KIOSK, including site map design, Task flow design, Figma design interface, user testing, etc. The information architecture (or...