Cypress Consulting - Business, Technology and Creative Solutions

Information Architecture & User Interface Planning

Good Information Architecture ensures: (cont.)

  • The project technology team understands the front end presentation and user functionality so they can perform a successful technical implementation.
  • The creative designers have the information they need to create applicable graphic design and look and feel elements that support the functionality goals of the product.
  • The content team has the guide they need to produce product content in an organized and efficient manner.

Good Information Architecture is a critical step in the development of new web sites and web applications, as it ensures the business goals of the tool are present and meets the needs of the business and the end users before any graphic design begins.

Information Architecture Deliverables

  • User Task Matrix
  • Site Map / Architecture
  • Page / Functionality Storyboards