Course Introduction
 Session Summary
 Sep 18
 Components of Usability
 Sep 25
 Appropriateness:
 Developing a
 User-Centric Approach
 Oct 2
 The Role of the
 Information Architect
 Oct 9
 Writing for the Web
 Oct 16
 Log Analysis
 Oct 23
 Web Design: Navigation
 Oct 30
 Web Design: Layout &
 Interactivity
 Nov 6
 Student Presentations
 Resources
 NYU Computer Center
 Web Hosting
 HTML Examples

Usability:
Information Architecture and the User Experience

The Role of the Information Architect
  • Initial discovery process
  • Brainstorming and think maps
  • Developing navigation
  • Documentation and processes required: site maps, process maps, use cases, wire frames, functional specs
  • Link of the Information Architect to the Visual Designer and the Technical Developer.
Reading
http://www.structuringinformation.com/pdf/W4mod3.pdf

Homework
TBA

Presenter
Katie Reifman: reifman@ix.netcom.com




The Center for Publishing
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
New York University


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