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digital image header for teara.govt.nz - after Rosalie Gascoigne<\/p><\/div>\n

“You have to lead them by the hand – It’s not the number of clicks, it’s the confidence level that you’re still headed in the right direction”
\nSteve Krug “Don’t make Me Think – A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability”<\/em>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Best-practice involves making navigation and interaction as simple and logical as possible for the user. This is neatly summarized by the concept of ‘wayfinding’ – an alternative and more natural approach to what is normally captured under the heading of “Information Architecture”.<\/p>\n

The concept of “wayfinding” is about navigating complex and sometimes unfamiliar space. Just because a website\u00c2\u00a0 has ample navigational links doesn’t mean that people will see them, understand them, or ultimately use them.\u00a0 Meaningful labelling and nomenclature is therefore all important.<\/p>\n

Wayfinding is not just signage – you’ve got to make users want to go to particular place. Ultimately the role of “wayfinding” in digital design is about improving the browsing experience and thus provide the desired reward at the end of the user journey; whether that be information, a successful e-commerce transaction or watching an interactive feature online.<\/p>\n

Some basic tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n