Monday, January 28, 2008

Critical Role

Information Architect
1. An IA lays down the semantics of user experience by organizing and labeling websites, intranets, online communities, and software to support usability and visibility. In layman's terms the IA makes the navigation and user experience more efficient and appealing.

2. The IA leads the strategic and creative vision for the interactive user experiences. They own the architecture, navigation and interaction using site maps and flow charts. To improve user experience the IA researches user needs, goals and requirements.

3. The IA works to make the site appealing, visual design is a key to this success; an elaborate design will draw attention to the site.

The Content Manager
1.Responsible for writing and organizing the actual, textual content of the web site. Summarizing the first paragraph that gives all the necessary information for the site.


2. Making sure the information and content on the page is relevant, and keeps the visitors attention to the information.

3. Making sure all of the information is organized correctly due to content, and easily navigational throughout the the site. Using headings are a good way to organize the information, making it easier for the visitor to scan the page. Also, using different fonts or colors for these headers is a good way so the visitors do not get bored.

The Graphic Designer
1.website has good rhythm, balance, unity, dominance and that it is equally proportioned.

2. Flexible page layout, that draws attention of browsers.

3. Make the site appealing as possible, good graphics, good colors, make the site stand out without compromising performance.

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