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==Design specifications==
==Design specifications==
;Analyzing needs analysis results
or analyzing needs analysis results
; [[Card sorting]]
===[[Card sorting]]===
; Designing information
* ''generative''— gathering user input on the organization and labeling of content
* Sitemap planning
* ''evaluative''-determining whether people can correctly find things in an organizational structure we’ve created<ref>[http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/06/comparing-user-research-methods-for-information-architecture.php Comparing User Research Methods for Information Architecture :: UXmatters]</ref>
* ''open'' (no categories) vs ''closed'' (predefined categories) <ref>[http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/card_sorting_a_definitive_guide Card sorting: a definitive guide] - Boxes and Arrows: The design behind the design</ref>
* In class activity - find and sort information on your site
===Designing information===
* Sitemap planning - [[Information architecture]]
* Designing navigation
* Designing navigation
* Site and file structure
* Site and file structure


;Tools for site planning
==Tools for site planning==
 
===Standalone (to install locally)===
==Layouts and grids==
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Freemind]
; Grid systems
* [http://vue.uit.tufts.edu/ VUE]
* 960 grid system
* [http://www.xmind.net/ XMind]
 


===Web applications (on line)===
* [https://cacoo.com/ Cacoo]
* [http://www.mindmeister.com/ Mindmeister]
* [http://www.gliffy.com/ Gliffy]


==Readings==
* [http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/06/06/planning-and-implementing-website-navigation/ Planning And Implementing Website Navigation] - Smashing Magazine
* [http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20040719.html Card Sorting: How Many Users to Test (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox)]
* [[Information architecture]]
;References
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* Assignment – building site information architecture  
* Assignment – building site information architecture  


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COAP 3150
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Design processes and models
Typography
Web design principles

Design specifications

or analyzing needs analysis results

Card sorting

  • generative— gathering user input on the organization and labeling of content
  • evaluative-determining whether people can correctly find things in an organizational structure we’ve created[1]
  • open (no categories) vs closed (predefined categories) [2]
  • In class activity - find and sort information on your site

Designing information

Tools for site planning

Standalone (to install locally)

Web applications (on line)

Readings

References
  1. ↑ Comparing User Research Methods for Information Architecture :: UXmatters
  2. ↑ Card sorting: a definitive guide - Boxes and Arrows: The design behind the design


  • Assignment – building site information architecture
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