Information architecture

Spark Trajectory Intranet and Digital Workplace Skills Matrix > This skill is in the User experience design domain

Skill description

Skills related to the structural design of digital spaces in particular the organisation of information, labelling, search and navigation.

Provenance related

Information architecture skill levels

Apprentice

Logically orders a single, small digital space. Provides page and navigation labels that are easily understood by the target audience to aid findability.

Practitioner

Orders, labels and organises digital spaces at a large-scale. Employes research techniques (such as card sorting) to ensure that categorisations will be successful for their target audience.

Master

Coordinates the organisation, labelling and navigation of multiple interrelated digital spaces and employs metadata schemas to bind together key data types and maximise findability. Establishes guidance and governance to ensure sustainable operation.

Skills related to Information architecture

Taxonomy design and metadata management
Interaction design
Localisation

Other skills in the User experience design domain

Accessibility
Brand management
Information architecture
Interaction design
Localisation
Taxonomy design and metadata management
User research
User testing
Visual design

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