Designing Information Architecture
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-83882-719-9 (ISBN)
Key Features
Actionable best practices in information architecture from UX expert and founder of UXMatters, Pabini Gabriel-Petit
Practical introduction to the broader context of UX research and design
Filled with comparative examples from various business domains like web, mobile, and voice UI
Book DescriptionA well-designed information architecture (IA) that makes it easier for people to find the information they need is essential to the success of any web app, network, or application—especially for information-rich, digital environments.
Practical Information Architecture provides a comprehensive introduction to IA methods for those who are new to information architecture and want to get up to speed quickly while on the job. The book presents illustrative examples and case studies separately from reference information and practical guidance. You’ll gain the foundational knowledge you need to design effective information architectures, labeling systems, navigation systems, and search systems that meet users’ information-seeking needs. The book concludes with design guidance and analyses of information architectures for various domains, including Web sites, mobile devices, and voice user interfaces; personalized information architectures, and complex enterprise information architectures.
After reading this book, you will be able to successfully execute an IA design project.What you will learn
Learn the fundamentals of the discipline of information architecture
Understand and implement the value of IA in a business context for digital products
Get an overview of UX design principles, UX research and design process, and methods critical to IA
Gain the foundational knowledge necessary to design effective labeling systems, navigation systems, and search systems for users
Define and execute an information-architecture strategy
Discover tips for personalizing information architectures for enterprises
Who this book is forThe book is aimed primarily at aspiring information architects and UX professionals who create information architectures. The book also helps members of web development and product teams who need to understand what information architects do to work collaboratively with them. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of the UX research, strategy, and design process.
Pabini Gabriel-Petit is the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of UXMatters. With more than 20 years working in User Experience at companies such as Google, Cisco, WebEx, and Apple, among others, Pabini now provides UX strategy and design consulting services through her Silicon Valley company, Strategic UX. She is passionate about creating great user experiences that meet users' needs and get business results. A thought leader in the UX community, Pabini was a Founding Director of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA).
Table of Contents
What Is Information Architecture?
How People Seek Information
UX Design Principles
Structural Patterns and Organizational Schemes
Overview of the UX Design Process
The UX Research and Analysis Process
Common Generative and Evaluative UX Research Methods
UX Research Methods for Information Architecture
Understanding and Structuring Content
Classifying Information
Defining an Information Architecture Strategy
Labeling Information
Designing and Mapping Information Architectures
Designing Navigation
Designing Search
Information Architecture for Voice User Interfaces
| Erscheinungsdatum | 15.08.2023 |
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| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Software Entwicklung ► User Interfaces (HCI) |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83882-719-6 / 1838827196 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83882-719-9 / 9781838827199 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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