This document outlines the key topics from a lecture on information architecture and way-finding. It introduces concepts like interfaces, navigation, content, and information architecture. It discusses how organizing digital content and functionality intuitively through information architecture is important so users can find what they need. The document also covers way-finding principles from the physical world and how they can aid online navigation through the use of visual cues and memorable landmarks. Students are assigned homework to analyze websites' navigation and create posters explaining key terms.
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INTERACTION
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INFORMATION
ARCHITECTURE
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HOMEWORK[GROUPS]
way-finding
1. Choose 3 (three) of the following websites:
http://www.thebar.com/
http://whatisthematrix.warnerbros.com/
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
http://shopping.yahoo.com/
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/tours/virtual_tour/
2. Navigate each website your group have chosen
in a way that you go -- at least -- 3 (three) clicks
away from the home-page, then trace the route
back from that point to the home-page;
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