Information Architecture and future view
So far we have seen some aspects of IA as related to website design (which indeed is one of the main strategic enterprise information management...
Information Architecture and security
Information Architecture, in general, should be implemented in such a way that it makes the user feel safe and comfortable while surfing through the site....
“Not only is shopping melting into everything, but everything is melting into shopping”
“Not only is shopping melting into everything, but everything is melting into shopping” (The above sentence is taken from the referred article) The article ‘The...
“Hedgehogs see what is essential, and ignore the rest”
“Hedgehogs see what is essential, and ignore the rest” (The above sentence is taken from Jim Collin’s famous article – ‘Are You a Hedgehog or...
Strategy follows structure – While designing strategy oriented websites
This topic is very relevant when we realize the importance of aligning Information Architecture (IA) with the business strategy. The topic that we reflect on...
Get Customer Perspective First
“Instead of creating a clever new product before trying to sell it to customers, the anthropological approach requires companies to look at the customer perspective...
"Farmers Vs. Cowmen"
“Farmers Vs. Cowmen” – Is a sentence from the referred book and below is my review, recommendations – I found this topic very interesting and...
User’s impressions of a Web site and Website’s Design
“User’s impressions of a Web site—about usefulness, ease-of-use, and how enjoyable the experience is—are formed by the Web site’s visual design” (The above sentence is...
“Navigation Systems aids us to chart our course, determine our position and find our way back” – While designing good websites
“Navigation Systems aids us to chart our course, determine our position and find our way back” (The above sentence is quoted from the referred book)...
"When information is stacked in time, it is difficult to understand context and evaluate relationships" – While designing good websites
“When information is stacked in time, it is difficult to understand context and evaluate relationships” (This is based on a sentence as referred in the...
Scent of information
“..Scent of information..” (This is based on a reference sentence as seen in Krug’s User experience book) The above extract from Krug’s book caught my...
“Integrating searching with browsing” – While designing best websites
This is one of the important aspects of (Information Architecture) IA that directly improves usability of websites by supporting information seeking behavior of users. As...
“Elements of User Experience”
“Elements of User Experience” (My reflections on the referred article from Garret) Garret’s presentation of ‘Elements of User Experience’ touched all vital aspects of web...
Web site design rule of thumb – “Your Goal should be for each page to be self explanatory”
“Your Goal should be for each page to be self explanatory” (This is based on my reading from the referred text, my insights, recommendations) The...
“Practicing Information Architecture in the real world”
“Practicing IA in the real world” (This is summary of what I read from the referred book and my thoughts, recommendations) For me, the most...
UML example
UML or Unified modelling language is the best tool for modelling object oriented systems. As we know, in objet oriented modelling and design, we identify...
ERD examples
ERD or Entity relationship diagram is the most common database design and modelling tool used in System Design phase. The diagram basically represents all data...
DFDs example
Data Flow Diagram is the widely used system design tool which aids in depicting flow of logic and data (commonly called process flow) within the...