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[Workshop] Information Architecture: Creation and Evaluation with Cory Lebson

When
26 Jun 2013
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
SAS Training Room, Building F, Room 101, 200 SAS Campus Drive, Cary, NC 27513
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Information Architecture: Creation and Evaluation

Cory Lebson

Principal User Experience Consultant, Lebsontech LLC

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In this workshop, we will introduce information architecture (IA) and describe how you can create a usable organization for your web or mobile resources. We will then examine the different methods of evaluation to improve site IA. You will learn about the ins and outs of paper card sorts and will try your own sort. You will get practical tips for analyzing the data from a sort and translating the analysis into actionable recommendations for improvement. In addition to the paper sort, you'll also learn about some online tools for doing sorts and for conducting subsequent analyses. The class will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the workshop and answers to these questions will be woven into the presentation.

What You'll Learn

What information architecture is and why it is important.
How best to evaluate your site’s information architecture using different types of card sort techniques to collect data.
How to prepare both a paper-based card sort and an electronic card sort using online tools.
How best to analyze results from the sort, and translate these results into actionable recommendations.

About the Instructor

Cory Lebson has functioned as a UX consultant since 1994. He established Lebsontech LLC in 1997, and in 2008, he transformed this side-business into a full-time occupation. Since then, with a staff of three, his core client base has included Federal government, commercial, non-profit, and educational organizations. Lebsontech is focused primarily on user research and associated training.

Cory also greatly enjoys teaching topics related to user experience and technology and conducts monthly seminars. He has been featured on the radio, has published several recent articles on user experience, and is a frequent speaker.

Cory has an MBA as well as an MA in sociology and a BS in psychology. Cory is a current board member and former president of the Washington DC chapter of UXPA and is on the Board of Directors of UXPA International, as the Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Location

SAS Training Room

Building F, Room 101

200 SAS Campus Drive

Cary, NC 27513

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