Information architecture

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Information architecture (also known by its acronym, IA; hereinafter, IA) is the art of arranging and organizing information within a system to make sure users can easily access, discover and comprehend the information they need. In order to promote effective navigation, interpretation, and retrieval of information, it requires creating and arranging how information is organized, labeled, and presented to users.

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Objective

The main objective of Information architecture is to build a logical and user-friendly structure that makes it simple for users to find the information they need. To make sure users can quickly find the information they need; navigation, structure, and classification of the information must be developed.

Key components of Information architecture

Organization

Navigation

Labeling

Searchability

User-oriented design

Scalability

Accessibility

See also

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