How Does It Work?
Students work in separate teams to conduct user research, re-design navigation and organization systems, and design new website concepts for both desktop and mobile devices.
Project Duration: Full semester (15 weeks)
Availability: Fall and Spring
Ideal For: Organizations at the early stages of a website re-design process, especially if they are interested in improving their website’s navigation and organization.
What You Get: A set of 3-4 website prototype concepts with related documentation.
Project Process
01
User Research
Identify the primary user groups and use research methods to identify insights into users’ needs, behaviors, and abilities.
02
Card Sorting & Tree Testing
Create a new information architecture based on research into users’ mental models and navigation behaviors.
03
Prototyping
Prototype new website concepts, informed by an iterative process involving wireframing and lightweight user testing.
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Case Studies: Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Crafting Alumni Connections for the Urban Fellows Alumni Association
by Cathy Hu
Information Architecture
Redesigning the Variable West website to attract new visitors
by Aichen Guo
Information Architecture
Revamping the Placemaking Week website to provide easier access to information
by Hiral Parekh
Information Architecture
Improving Discoverability and Search Functionality for the New York Cares Website
by Yi Chen
Information Architecture
New York Cares: Designing a Website to Engage and Motivate Citizens to Volunteer
by Janet Liu
