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Routes for interactive information design
By definition, interactive design requires the user to interact with the information
presented. By making choices the user is in control of the experience and not just a
passive receiver. The user is allowed to browse the material at their leisure in the or-
der they choose and not follow set routes.
The world we inhabit has become increasingly reliant on technology, and as a result
we have developed more familiarity with the design of interfaces. For example, we
are now accustomed to navigating information on a website in an order or sequence
to break down experiences into meaningful steps to input or receive data. It is import-
ant to note that interactive information design is not just about computer technology,
however. Many perceive it as screen-based design including design for mobile phone
apps or websites. Although these are included in interactive design, we must remem-
