This week completes the topic of conceptual design. Organizing information (information architecture) is an important part of the design. Please head to Bb > Readings > Week 10… and read at least the first reading posted there. As you read, please try to understand the following about information architecture:
- What is it?
- What are some user-centered techniques for creating the information architecture?
- What are various website topologies (ways of organizing information)?
As you skim the other two research articles, try to figure out:
- What navigation topologies and structures are better in what kind of situations?
UX Book Chapter 11 is about Prototypes. They are the logical continuation of sketches and wireframes that you read about for last week. The most important thing to get out of the chapter, IMO, is:
- How do you choose between the different types and fidelity levels of prototypes? (this assumes you know the types and fidelity levels)
- What are some pitfalls to avoid when prototyping?
Note: I am aware that there is a report due on class day, but this is NOT an excuse to not do the readings!
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