Mini-IA: Structuring the Information About a Concept
June 21, 2011
In a miniature information architecture, coverage of a single topic is chunked into units that are connected through simple navigation.
Evidence-Based User Experience Research, Training, and Consulting
In a miniature information architecture, coverage of a single topic is chunked into units that are connected through simple navigation.
Ordinal sequences, logical structuring, time lines, or prioritization by importance or frequency are usually better than A-Z listings for presenting options to users.
It's easy to bias study participants, whether in user testing or in card sorting, if they focus on matching stimulus words instead of working on the underlying problem.
Individual investors are intimidated by overly complex IR sites and need simple summaries of financial data. Both individual and professional investors want the company's own story and investment vision.
Structure and navigation must support each other and integrate with search and across subsites. Complexity, inconsistency, hidden options, and clumsy UI mechanics prevent users from finding what they need.