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==='''Information Architecture'''=== | ==='''Information Architecture'''=== | ||
To ensure a digital document has effective UX design and accessible information, technical writers | To ensure a digital document has effective UX design and accessible information, technical writers must construct a clear and organized information architecture (IA). IA is a design principle that organizes information so that it is easily found and understood by users, prioritizing their needs and reducing information overload. A design challenge is making IA understood across multiple digital experiences, changing the navigation structure to fit different media while staying logical and consistent for the user.{{sfn|Rosenfeld|Morville|Arango|2006|pp=1, 17-18}} IA that is not constructed well can confuse the user and could cause them to give up their search of information in frustration.{{sfn|Garrand|2006|p=12}} | ||
The architecture components of IA can be divided into four different categories:{{sfn|Rosenfeld|Morville|Arango|2006|p=90}} | The architecture components of IA can be divided into four different categories:{{sfn|Rosenfeld|Morville|Arango|2006|p=90}} | ||