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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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Information Architect
Graphic Designer
Requirements Reviewer
End User
Stakeholder
Information Architect2
Visual Development GuideContent Inventory
User Interface PrototyperPrototype User InterfaceUser Interface Prototype
Actor CatalogSite MapWireframes
Usability EvaluatorPlan Usability TestConduct Usability Test
Use Case ModelUsability Test Report

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.