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information-architecture

github.com/aj-geddesDesign & UI374636 installsUpdated 34w ago
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About information-architecture

An information architecture skill for designers and teams structuring websites, apps, and other large information spaces. It covers research-led taxonomy, navigation, and search planning, with reference guides for key methods.

Key features

  1. 01User research and mental models
  2. 02Card sorting and taxonomy
  3. 03Sitemap and navigation planning
  4. 04Search and discovery design
  5. 05Information architecture best practices

Use cases

  1. 01Planning navigation for a website redesign
  2. 02Organizing documentation or e-commerce content
  3. 03Designing taxonomy and search
  4. 04Mapping user journeys

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill information-architecture

After installing, type/information-architecturein Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Bundled files

References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.

references/
card-sorting-taxonomy.md
search-discovery.md
sitemap-navigation-structure.md
scripts/
scaffold-tests.sh
templates/
test-template.js

Details

From the project README

Information Architecture

Table of Contents

Overview

Information Architecture creates logical structures that help users find and understand information easily.

When to Use

  • Website or app redesign
  • Large information spaces (documentation, e-commerce)
  • Navigation structure planning
  • Taxonomy and categorization
  • Search functionality design
  • User journey mapping

Quick Start

Minimal working example:

IA Process:

1. Research & Discovery
  - Interview users about mental models
  - Card sorting sessions (open and closed)
  - Analyze current usage patterns
  - Competitive analysis

2. Structure Development
  - Create organization scheme (hierarchical, faceted, etc.)
  - Define categories and relationships
  - Build taxonomy
  - Plan navigation

3. Wireframing
  - Sitemap creation
  - Navigation structure
  - Page templates
  - User flows

4. Validation
  - User testing with prototypes
  - Tree testing (navigation only)
  - Iterate based on feedback

// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)

Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:

GuideContents
Card Sorting & TaxonomyCard Sorting & Taxonomy
Sitemap & Navigation StructureSitemap & Navigation Structure
Search & DiscoverySearch & Discovery

Best Practices

✅ DO
  • Start with user research
  • Conduct card sorting studies
  • Use user mental models
  • Keep hierarchy 3 levels deep max
  • Use clear, simple labels
  • Enable multiple ways to find content
  • Test navigation with users
  • Update based on usage data
  • Document taxonomy
  • Provide search functionality
❌ DON'T
  • Impose organizational structure without research
  • Use jargon or technical terms
  • Make hierarchy too deep
  • Bury important content
  • Rely only on navigation (provide search)
  • Change navigation frequently
  • Create ambiguous labels
  • Forget about edge cases
  • Ignore accessibility
  • Assume desktop-only navigation

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