Week 9 Class 1 work: User flows to validate IA

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In-class exercise: Week 9-1b In-class: User flows validating IA (opens new window)

We talk a lot about validating and iterating in the design process. Today, you’ll validate your Information Architecture and iterate if needed.

We’ll use user flows to validate how effective your proposed IA is.

1. Identify 3-4 user flows (20 mins)

   • Identify the common paths a user is likely to take through your application, based on what you learned in your interviews, and on your personas

2. Validate user flows against your IA (remainder of class)

   • Put these flows through your proposed IA to identify inefficiencies or opportunities

Note

After iterating your IA, resubmit the revision.

Reference

• Major Project Brief
• Final Project: UXD Portfolio Slide Package