Before UX designers can move on to anything else, they must think holistically about the structure of their project, determining how every element-no matter how small-fits into the overall experience. In this course, Diane Cronenwett delves into the role of structure in interaction design. Diane explains how the process of defining a project's structure helps designers see the big picture (and organize project elements in a more thoughtful way). She goes over when to use flow diagrams in UX design projects, as well as how to create information architecture deliverables. Plus, learn how to design page-level structure, organize projects with a grid, determine the right interface elements needed put everything together, and more.

Topics include:

The role of information architecture in UX design
Navigation labels and content inventory
Information density in interface design
Setting up and using a grid system
Establishing the goals of a site
Creating flow diagrams
Iterating through multiple layouts

More Info