Information Architecture with Ben Newbolt

UX & Content Strategy

Information Architecture

Design the structure of your content, systems, or platforms to reflect how users think and navigate. Good IA supports findability, reduces cognitive load, and enables seamless discovery of content or functionality — particularly vital in large-scale platforms or multi-product ecosystems.

When to Employ This Service

Use when structuring content-heavy or multi-product platforms, or when users struggle to find, understand, or navigate to what they need.

Outcomes & Benefits

Clear structure and navigation make content easier to find and understand. A solid IA enables faster discovery and supports more confident decisions.

  • Reduced cognitive load through intuitive content grouping

  • Improved content discoverability and task efficiency

  • Stronger alignment with user mental models

  • Better performance of search and navigation systems

Approach

I structure content and navigation systems to reflect user expectations and task goals. This ensures content is findable, intuitive, and aligned with mental models.

  • Audit: Inventory content and assess current structures

  • Research: Conduct card sorting and navigation tests

  • Mapping: Define hierarchies, labels, and pathways

  • Validation: Refine IA with user feedback and tree testing

Information Architecture Research with Ben Newbolt

Typical Deliverables

Discover

  • Content inventories and audits

  • Card sorting results

Define

  • Site map diagrams and taxonomies

  • Navigation schema proposals

Design

  • Tree testing results

  • Proposed IA documents (versioned)