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Role: Information Architect

The Information Architect organizes the website or application to ensure it provides users with the utility and ease of use they expect. This role designs the site structure, information within pages, navigation, and other interaction design elements.

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Business Strategist
Software Architect
Information Architect
Subject Matter Expert
Project Manager
Requirements Analyst
Stakeholder
Business Concept (from Business Strategy)Business Use Case Model (from Business Strategy)User Research ReportBusiness Operations Plan (from Business Strategy)
Find Actors and Use Cases
Manage Dependencies		 Glossary (from Environment)
Use Case Modeling Guidelines
Supplementary SpecificationUse Case (sketch)Requirements AttributesUse Case ModelActor Catalog
Software ArchitectPrioritize Use CasesSoftware Architecture Document (updated)
Requirements Analyst Define System Wide Attributes

Description

By applying a user-centered design approach, the Information Architect analyzes the features and content to define the site's structure which is captured in the Artifact: Site Map. The Information Architect uses principles of information design, interaction design, and user interface design to develop Artifact: Wireframes and navigation flows. The Information Architect designs an interface that is well structured, intuitive and functional.

The ability to think abstractly, creatively, and apply good design principles is critical. So, too, is the ability to work closely with the Role: Creative Concept Director, Role: Graphic Designer, Role: Content Analyst and Role: Content Manager.