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Analyse Organise
Present
Researching and Preparing information
analysing various and data in an easy-to- Representing the
information and data understand style. information graphically

In other words, information mapping allows you to properly arrange information so that it is easier to find,
understand, and remember. It helps you assess the topic matter and categorise it based on the audience’s
needs.
So, now that you have an idea about information design and information mapping, let us sum up the
information design process. Using this process, you can create clear, helpful and accessible information:

Step 1 Strategising the information

Step 2 Outlining the project → Choosing and structuring content, and designing pages or screens
Step 3 Creating and testing drafts

Step 4 Finalising and producing the finished copy

A Model of the Information Design process

Planning the Information Continuing the Process
1 6
Understand • gather feedback
• What do you want to • use feedback to revise
achieve? • keep it up-to-date
• Who will use it?
• How will they use it? Document/Website/Information
• Where will they use it? within a larger product
• What information do Producing the Final Copy
they need? 5
• copyedit and proofread
again
Planning the Project
2 • do whatever is
technologically
Get agreement on:
• schedule necessary before
• staffing release
• budget • produce and release
• style stnadards
• usability activities
• other issues
Drafting and Testing
4
Selecting Content/Organising/ • write first draft or part of draft
3 Designing Pages or Screens • select or create art
• work both text and art together
• gather information • test draft with users
• select the content • revise and complete
• organise the material • review for accuracy
• prepare an outline or site map • edit for consistency and usability
• plan the layout of each type of page or screen • copyedit and proofread
• test the organisation and layouts with users • test with users again
• revise based on usability testing • repeat until document is finished and works for users

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