ux-information-architecture
[UI/UX] Designs Information Architecture (IA) as ASCII diagrams. Systematically organizes screen hierarchies, navigation structures, and content classification. Use when requesting 'IA design', 'information architecture', 'screen hierarchy', or 'sitemap'.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The UX Information Architecture skill for Claude automates the creation of professional IA diagrams and sitemaps using structured ASCII art. It enables product designers and developers to systematically organize screen hierarchies, navigation flows, and content classifications, ensuring digital products adhere to core UX principles like the 3-click rule and optimal cognitive load management.
Use Cases
- Sitemap Generation: Rapidly visualize the entire hierarchical structure of a website or mobile application during the discovery phase.
- Navigation Flow Design: Define complex user paths, including modals, overlays, and external links, using a standardized set of ASCII symbols.
- Content Hierarchy Mapping: Organize and group dynamic content and static pages into logical categories to improve findability and site logic.
- Technical Documentation: Create lightweight, text-based IA diagrams that can be easily embedded and version-controlled within PRDs, GitHub READMEs, or project wikis.
| name | ux-information-architecture |
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| description | "[UI/UX] Designs Information Architecture (IA) as ASCII diagrams. Systematically organizes screen hierarchies, navigation structures, and content classification. Use when requesting 'IA design', 'information architecture', 'screen hierarchy', or 'sitemap'." |
UX Information Architecture
A skill that designs Information Architecture (IA) as ASCII diagrams.
When to Use
- Designing overall screen hierarchy for apps/web
- Defining navigation structures
- Content classification and grouping
- Creating sitemaps
IA Diagram Symbols
Hierarchy Nodes
[Root] ← Top level (app/site)
├─[Section] ← Section (category)
│ ├─[Page] ← Page
│ │ └─[SubPage] ← Sub page
│ └─[Page]
└─[Section]
Node Types
[Page Name] ← Regular page
[[Core Page]] ← Core page (emphasis)
(Modal/Overlay) ← Modal/Overlay
{Dynamic Content} ← Dynamic content
<External Link> ← External link
[Page*] ← Auth required
IA Structure Patterns
Hierarchical Tree
[Application]
│
├─[Dashboard]
│ ├─[Overview]
│ └─[Statistics]
│
├─[Projects]
│ ├─[Project List]
│ │ └─{Project Item}
│ └─(New Project Modal)
│
└─[Settings]*
├─[Profile]
└─[Security]
IA Design Principles
- 3-click rule: Major content reachable within 3 levels
- Menu items: 7±2 recommended
- Hierarchy depth: 4 levels or less recommended