Agent skill · design visual · aj-geddes
information-architecture
Organize and structure information for clarity and discoverability. Design navigation systems, hierarchies, and mental models that match user needs.
Why this skill is useful
Codifies best practices for organizing information architecture but AI already knows general principles of usability and design.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Information Architecture Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides Best Practices Overview Information Architecture creates logical structures that help users find and understand information easily. When to Use Website or app redesign Large information spaces (documentation, e-commerce) Navigation structure planning Taxonomy and categorization Search functionality design User journey mapping Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents --- --- Card Sorting & Taxonomy Card Sorting & Taxonomy Sitemap & Navigation Structure Sitemap & Navigation Structure Search & Discovery Search & Discovery Best Practices ✅ DO Start with user research Conduct card sorting studies Use user mental models Keep hierarchy 3 levels deep max Use clear, simple labels Enable multiple ways to find content Test navigation with users Update based on usage data Document taxonomy Provide search functionality ❌ DON'T Impose organizational structure without research Use jargon or technical terms Make hierarchy too deep Bury important content Rely only on navigation (provide search) Change navigation frequently Create ambiguous labels Forget about edge cases Ignore accessibility Assume desktop-only navigation
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aj-geddes/information-architecture