Difference between revisions of "Information architecture"
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| − | [[Information architecture]] (IA) is the art of arranging and organizing information within a system to make sure users can easily access, discover and comprehend the information they need. In order to promote effective navigation, interpretation, and retrieval of information, it requires creating and arranging how information is organized, labeled, and presented to users. | + | [[Information architecture]] (also known by its acronym, [[IA]]; hereinafter, ''IA'') is the art of arranging and organizing information within a system to make sure users can easily access, discover and comprehend the information they need. In order to promote effective navigation, interpretation, and retrieval of information, it requires creating and arranging how information is organized, labeled, and presented to users. |
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===Objective=== | ===Objective=== | ||
The main objective of [[Information architecture]] is to build a logical and user-friendly structure that makes it simple for users to find the information they need. To make sure users can quickly find the information they need; '''navigation''', '''structure''', and '''classification''' of the information must be developed. | The main objective of [[Information architecture]] is to build a logical and user-friendly structure that makes it simple for users to find the information they need. To make sure users can quickly find the information they need; '''navigation''', '''structure''', and '''classification''' of the information must be developed. | ||
| − | ==Key components of | + | ===Key components of Information architecture=== |
| + | ===Organization=== | ||
| + | ===Navigation=== | ||
| + | ===Labeling=== | ||
| + | ===Searchability=== | ||
| + | ===User-oriented design=== | ||
| + | ===Scalability=== | ||
| + | ===Accessibility=== | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:37, 25 December 2023
Information architecture (also known by its acronym, IA; hereinafter, IA) is the art of arranging and organizing information within a system to make sure users can easily access, discover and comprehend the information they need. In order to promote effective navigation, interpretation, and retrieval of information, it requires creating and arranging how information is organized, labeled, and presented to users.
big IA vs small IA
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Objective
The main objective of Information architecture is to build a logical and user-friendly structure that makes it simple for users to find the information they need. To make sure users can quickly find the information they need; navigation, structure, and classification of the information must be developed.
