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==Design specifications==
==Design specifications==
;Analyzing needs analysis results
; Analyzing needs analysis results
; [[Card sorting]]
; [[Card sorting]]  
*''generative'' vs ''evaluative''<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
* In class activity - find and sort information
; Designing information
; Designing information
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* Site and file structure
* Site and file structure


;Tools for site planning
===Tools for site planning===
* Standalone (to install locally)
** [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Freemind]
** [http://vue.uit.tufts.edu/ VUE]
** [http://www.xmind.net/ XMind]
 
* Web applications (on line)
** [https://cacoo.com/ Cacoo]
** [http://www.mindmeister.com/ Mindmeister]
** [http://www.gliffy.com/ Gliffy]
 
===Further reading===
* [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)]
;References
<references/>


==Layouts and grids==
==Layouts and grids==

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Design specifications

Analyzing needs analysis results
Card sorting
  • generative vs evaluative[1]
  • open (no categories) vs closed (predefined categories) [2]
  • In class activity - find and sort information
Designing information
  • Sitemap planning
  • Designing navigation
  • Site and file structure

Tools for site planning

Further reading

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

Layouts and grids

Grid systems
  • 960 grid system



  • Assignment – building site information architecture
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