Chapter 6: Information Architecture
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Chapter 6: Information Architecture
6.1 IA Design
Structure information logically for easy navigation and findability.
IA Principles:
- Organization: Group related content together
- Labeling: Use clear, descriptive labels
- Navigation: Provide clear navigation paths
- Search: Enable effective search functionality
6.2 Site Structure
Design effective site structures for content organization.
Structure Types:
- Hierarchical: Tree structure with parent-child relationships
- Sequential: Linear flow (e.g., checkout process)
- Matrix: Multiple navigation paths
- Database: Tagged, searchable content
6.3 Navigation Design
Design intuitive navigation systems.
- Keep navigation consistent
- Limit top-level items (5-7 items)
- Use clear, descriptive labels
- Provide breadcrumbs for deep pages
- Include search functionality
6.4 Content Organization
Organize content effectively for user understanding.
- Group related content together
- Use consistent categorization
- Create logical content hierarchies
- Implement effective tagging systems