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What should you include in your IA portfolio to demonstrate your UX skills?

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If you are a UX designer or aspiring to become one, you might wonder what to include in your information architecture (IA) portfolio to showcase your skills and experience. IA is the practice of organizing, labeling, and structuring information in a way that makes it easy to find and understand for users and stakeholders. It is a crucial component of any UX project, as it affects the navigation, content, layout, and functionality of a digital product or service. In this article, we will discuss what elements you should include in your IA portfolio to demonstrate your UX skills and impress potential employers or clients.

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1 Project overview

For each project that you include in your IA portfolio, you should provide a brief overview that explains the context, goals, challenges, and outcomes of the project. This will help the viewers to understand the scope and purpose of your work, and how it relates to the user needs and business objectives. You should also mention your role and responsibilities in the project, and the tools and methods that you used to create and communicate your IA deliverables.

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A detailed juxtaposition of the challenge and outcome is a good way to structure the portfolio in a way to gain attention of stakeholders who may not have the time to delve into the process. Once zapped in by the outcome (either good or bad) the approach and lessons may be the next important elements to be highlighted. Results have to be measurable and it has to be reflective of analytical data and not assumptions or mere financial bottom line.

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2 User research

User research is the foundation of any UX project, and it informs your IA decisions. You should include evidence of how you conducted user research, such as interviews, surveys, personas, user journeys, scenarios, or task analysis. You should also show how you analyzed and synthesized your research findings, such as affinity diagrams, user stories, or problem statements. User research will help you to identify the user goals, needs, pain points, and behaviors that shape your IA strategy.

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3 Information architecture

Information architecture is the core of your IA portfolio, and it demonstrates your ability to organize, label, and structure information in a user-friendly and logical way. You should include examples of how you created and refined your IA deliverables, such as sitemaps, wireframes, content inventories, taxonomies, or navigation systems. You should also explain the rationale behind your IA choices, such as card sorting, tree testing, or usability testing results. Information architecture will help you to design a clear and consistent user interface that supports the user tasks and expectations.

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Documenting all your design thinking in a structured way is a good practice to show your skills along the way. After your work is done, you can even forget how you got there, but with a good descriptive presentation, you can show anyone your work style. Make it simple and concise, and put everything in a flow you can repeat in other projects. It will be organized, so in a cross-functional team, anyone can have a good understanding of your architecture and go for iterations, which will make everything seamless whether you want to make a presentation for a stakeholder or continue the project without missing anything.

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4 Content strategy

Content strategy is the part of your IA portfolio that shows how you planned, created, and managed the content of your project. Content is the information that you provide to the users through text, images, audio, video, or other formats. You should include examples of how you defined and implemented your content strategy, such as content audits, content models, content guidelines, or editorial calendars. You should also demonstrate how you ensured the quality and relevance of your content, such as content reviews, SEO, or analytics. Content strategy will help you to deliver a meaningful and engaging user experience that meets the user and business goals.

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For content strategy, when I make a presentation in the Notion app, it gives me more freedom to put in infographics and add tables and images. I can also share that online, getting comments. I enjoy organizing information by tags.

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5 Collaboration and communication

Collaboration and communication are the skills that show how you worked with others and presented your IA work to various audiences. UX projects often involve working with different stakeholders, such as clients, developers, designers, or managers. You should include examples of how you collaborated and communicated with them, such as meeting notes, feedback sessions, or documentation. You should also show how you communicated your IA deliverables, such as reports, presentations, or prototypes. Collaboration and communication will help you to build trust and alignment with your team and stakeholders, and to convey the value and impact of your IA work.

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6 Reflection and learning

Reflection and learning are the skills that show how you evaluated and improved your IA work and your own professional development. UX projects often involve learning from mistakes, challenges, or feedback, and applying the lessons learned to future projects. You should include examples of how you reflected and learned from your IA work, such as post-mortem analysis, user testing results, or performance metrics. You should also show how you pursued your own learning and growth, such as courses, books, blogs, or podcasts. Reflection and learning will help you to demonstrate your curiosity and passion for IA, and your willingness to adapt and evolve as a UX designer.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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