Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter III
Information Design
Introduction
This chapter provides explanation and steps on transforming ideas into infor-
mation architecture. The main emphasis is on developing a framework of
content that focuses on priority, simplicity, and organization.
Priority and simplicity are terms that become synonymous with good informa-
tion design. By priority, I refer to prioritizing the information into a structure that
will enable the user to gain access, interaction, entertainment, value, and
connection with your Web portfolio. Prioritizing information relies on informa-
tion design. You have already taken steps to begin the process of information
design and organization has occurred. By creating a content outline, you
organized the proposed content that will be presented in your Web portfolio.
Refinement of the organized content relies upon navigation and usability to be
thoughtful to the audience requirements.
