Exercise 1.4: Information Architecture
Ben Hasday
Brief:
The two most important tasks in my vocabulary app a will be the process of adding a new (with the
option of adding an example of it in a sentence) words, and the process of getting from starting the
app to the moment directly before the user is actually studying vocabulary. These will be the most important processes first; because the conceptual side of creating your own sentence to revisit later is
invaluable in terms of studying and second, because, the user’s ability to quickly and effectively get to
the core task (using the flash cards) of the product can be the deal breaker in term of reusability .
Key Entry Point 1: Adding a New Word
(User adds a new word to library requiring minimum input aside from type
word and/or sentence)
Task Analysis:
(App already opened to launch menu and profile selected user will have option to click “add word” or
“continue“ and potentially 1-3 other options)
1. Click “Add Word”
2. Type word in Prompt space (“The word you’d like to add_______”)
A. Select definition from look up (google search link or thumb for word)
I. Add an example of word in sentence (for hints while using flash cards)
II. Add an image to associate with word (for hints while using flash cards)
B. Type in your own definition
I. Add an example of word in sentence (for hints while using flash cards)
II. Add an image to associate with word (for hints while using flash cards)
3. Save Word
A. Add a new word
B. Start practicing!
C. Cancel and reset prompt space
D. Return to launch menu
Exercise 1.4: Information Architecture
Ben Hasday
User Flow: Entry Point One
(User adds a new word to library requiring minimum input aside from type word and/or sentence)
Exercise 1.4: Information Architecture
Ben Hasday
Key Entry Point 2: First Flash Card
(User starts opens app and returns to deck exactly where they left off with minimum required input)
Task Analysis:
(User has already completed splash page process and is opening the app with the intention of using
existing preloaded profile and going directly to their last progress point on most recent deck used )
1. Open app
2. Select profile icon (profile selection page)
A. Select Established Profile
I. "Continue?” (User will receive one last confirmation prompt before deck loads)
- Start practicing!
- Cancel and return to select profile screen
B. Select Guest Profile
I. “Do you want a quick tutorial…” (Tutorial will pop up to promote profile creation)
II. “No thanks, I got it” (user will begin from deck one, card one)
C. Create new user Profile
I. Follow Username, icon selection , and difficulty level process
- Save profile and begin on difficulty specific deck, card one
- Cancel and return to “Create a Profile”
II. Cancel
- “Return to profile selection page”
- “Main Menu” (User returns to main menu to access settings, etc.)
D. Main Menu (User returns to Main menu for settings, access to profile, deck selection, etc.)
Exercise 1.4: Information Architecture
Ben Hasday
User Flow: Entry Point 2
(User goes from tapping the apps logo on their computer screen to the moment before they read a
word or definition)