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What does an information architect do?

What does an information architect do?

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What does an information architect do?

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- [Instructor] Without structure, the information in apps and on websites would be impossible to find and understand. Information architects are the people who provide that structure. Information architects use the principles of information science to present data to users in a way that meets their expectations and best helps them to complete their tasks. Normally, that data is presented in computer systems, websites, and apps. But there's no reason why it couldn't also be printed or even used to help design things like directional signs in buildings or timetables in railway stations. People sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that information architecture is just building the navigation menus for a website. In fact, development teams will often pretend they're fancy by using the term information architecture to refer to the navigation menus. Yes, the menus are one outcome of what information architects do but they…

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