Learning Objectives

• Understand the purpose of IA and the role of an information architect
• Understand the principles of Information Architecture (IA)
• Explain what a sitemap is
• Recognize the difference between the Information Architecture, the Sitemap and the Navigation
• Summarize why it is important to create a sitemap before development
• Create a sitemap using the data you gathered in previous steps
• Learn how to represent content in a way that all functional requirements would be understood

Further reading:

• Content Modelling, a master skill
• The Core Model: Designing Inside Out for Better Results
• Making future-ready content possible