Information Architecture

Description

OVERVIEW

Information Architecture

In this one day course, create a clear pathway to optimized user experiences by understanding how information architecture fits into experience design.

Learn how to research and structure content in a logical and meaningful way, and integrate valuable feedback from end users.

What you will learn

• Introduction to information architecture principles
• How user behaviour influences the design of an information architecture
• Overview of information architecture research methods
• How to test your information architecture to ensure findability
• Methods to integrate information architecture creation into your process
• Hands-on experience utilizing information architecture principles

Is this course right for me?

We assume little awareness of the user experience or usability field. Our courses are appropriate for anyone working in the creation of digital products who wants to learn about the process, tools and techniques to create successful user experiences. The courses are not focused on how to use specific software applications like Figma, Photoshop, or Axure.

Cancellation policy

Things don't always work out! After you register, if something changes and you have to cancel:

• 30 business days prior to the start date the fee is totally refundable minus a 5% administration fee.
• 20 business days prior to the start date is 50% refundable, plus a 5% administration fee.
• 10 business days before training start day, no refund. Acceptance of transfer of dates is at XT collective's discretion and may incur a nominal fee.

We require a minimum of four participants for a course to go ahead. In the unlikely event that we do not attain the minimum class size, we retain the right to cancel the course. If this happens, we will inform participants at least five business days before the course date and either issue a full refund or re-book your course to a later date, if preferred.

CURRICULUM

Information Architecture Course Outline

Use pragmatic information architecture techniques to understand your current content structure, understand your users and make intelligent changes to your info architecture.

Introduction

• What is an Information Architecture (IA)
• Importance of an IA
• Necessary skills for developing an IA

IA principles

• Information Structures
• Best practises in IA
• IA components
• Organizational principles
• IA frameworks

IA research and tools

• Top down vs. bottom up IAs
• Card sorting and reverse card sorting
• Faceted IA
• Validating an IA

IA elements

• Controlled vocabularies
• Metadata
• Information design and structures
• Strategic IA

INSTRUCTORS

Daniel Iaboni, PhD

Chief Experience Officer

Since 2009, Dan has dedicated his career to creating website and interface designs that lead to exceptional experiences between users, their environment, and their tools. In fact, one of Dan’s biggest joys is seeing the software he designed in use in airports around the world. An exceptional listener who is open to new ideas, Dan’s clients marvel at his calm, patient nature and ability to explain complex topics in an accessible way. In his spare time Dan enjoys relaxing with a good history book or board game. Dan has a Doctorate in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Leo Poll

President Akendi UK

Technically everything is possible; making it work for people is where the real challenges are. Addressing these challenges from an end-user perspective in a way that makes business sense is what has driven Leo throughout his career. With more than 20 years of experience he is able to bring an ability of strong lateral thinking combined with very broad domain knowledge of applications/markets and technical enablers.

Live virtual training experience

Learn directly from industry experts in an online setting. Live virtual courses allow for a hands-on community experience.

All you need is a computer with internet connection, webcam, microphone and recent browser.

Course:  

UX Research

Date:  

19 September 2023 (Starts at: 14:00 in Europe/London)

Type:  

Virtual Course

Price:  

£475 GBP excl. HST (£536.75 incl. HST)

What is HST? It is the added tax our Canadian office needs to add for courses delivered from Canada.

Course:  

UX Research

Date:  

21 November 2023 (Starts at: 14:00 in Europe/London)

Type:  

Virtual Course

Price:  

£475 GBP excl. HST (£536.75 incl. HST)

What is HST? It is the added tax our Canadian office needs to add for courses delivered from Canada.