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Information Architect Specialist IA MAIA Thesis Report & Presentation, Online NS Tutorial— Information Architecture, Navigational Systems—The NS Model Heuristic Evaluations for Websites IA MAIA & IA ID&T Credentials Portfolio: IA MAIA Creative Work Thesis Report— An Online Tutorial for Digital-Media Designers [IAs] to Learn about Web Navigational Systems (May 2000) IA MAIA Thesis Report (195 pp.) IA MAIA The Online Navigational Systems Presentation, Tutorial: The NS Model, Modules 1-8 IA MAIA Thesis Report.pdf Online Navigational Systems Tutorial IA MAIA Certification of Approval: The NS Model IA MAIA & IA ID&T Certifications of Vocational Training in Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Project Management, Graphic Design & Typography, Internet Design & Technology College of Creative Arts, Department of Design & Industry The Multimedia Studies Program, IA Internet Design & Technology IA MAIA Information Architect Recommendations.pdf IA MAIA Portfolio Website http://www.stevenheitman-ia.com Information Architecture, IXD, PM Design Plan Reports Work experiences from real-world projects. Portfolio: Annotated, IA, PM Projects.pdf Portfolio: Youth Law Center.pdf Portfolio: Youth Law Center, Site Navigation.pdf Portfolio: AV/ITVC.pdf Portfolio: AV/ITVC, Project Management Deliverables.pdf Portfolio: Andelaprimo's Winery.pdf Portfolio: The University.pdf Portfolio: Radio.sonicnet.com.pdf Portfolio: Snorkel Bob.pdf Portfolio: Dr. Quita.pdf Portfolio: Www.agewave.com.pdf Portfolio: Www.agewave.com, Flow Chart.pdf Information Architect, PM, Design Hard-Copy Portfolios Portfolio: IA, PM Portfolio 1.pdf Portfolio: GD, PM Portfolio 1.pdf Portfolio: GD, PM Portfolio 2.pdf Portfolio: Drawing Portfolio 1.pdf Portfolio: Hard-Copy Portfolios Information Architect, PM Online Portfolios Portfolio: IA Internships IA, PM Portfolio Portfolio: IA Skills IA, PM, IA ID&T Portfolio Portfolio: IA, PM, IA ID&T Hands-On Training Graphic Design, Typography, PM Online Portfolios Portfolio: Collage Design Portfolio: Exhibit Design Portfolio: Graphic Design Portfolio: Signage Design Portfolio: Illustrator Portfolio: Photography Portfolio: Animation Portfolio: Flash The MSP is proud to be designated by Adobe Systems Incorporated as a Partners by Design School (IA ID&T). https://partners.adobe.com/partnersbydesign/main.html IA MAIA Required Presentation, The NS Model.pdf IA MAIA Required Online NS Tutorial, The NS Model IA MAIA All Items Copyrighted, Copyright Notification IA MAIA Required Learning Materials Information Architect Books IA MAIA Required Learning Materials Graphic Design Books Subject Matter Focus—Credentials & Certifications: Information Architecture, Navigational Systems, Project Management Graphic Design IA MAIA Degree, Information Architecture.pdf IA MAIA Certification of Approval.pdf IA ID&T Certification, Information Architecture.pdf Letter of Recommendation—Work Experience: IA MAIA Letter of Recommendation, Youth Law Center.pdf Subject Matter Focus—Credential, Certifications & Awards: Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Project Management IA BAIA Degree, Information Architecture.pdf Certification: Golden Key National Honor Society.pdf Certification: Epsilon Pi Tau, Technology Professions.pdf Qualifications: CCA Graphic Design Degree.pdf IA, PM, Graphic Design Degrees.pdf IA, PM, TPW, CT Coursework, Degrees.pdf IA Credentials See Résumé for Internships Completed in these Programs IA MAIA Thesis Report: Title Pages, Abstract, TOC Portfolio: IA MAIA Thesis Report, Information Architecture, Title Pages.pdf Portfolio: IA MAIA Thesis Report, Information Architecture, Abstract.pdf Portfolio: IA MAIA Thesis Report, Information Architecture, TOC.pdf Required Information Architect Reviews In order to graduate and pass, every program requires reviews. The reviews below are most current from industry professionals: Director of Technology, Sr Information Architect, Christian Crumlish from The Information Architecture Institute; Director of User Experience, Sr Information Architect, Natalie Buda from Navigation Arts and The Information Architecture Institute; Technical Writer from Sun Microsystems; Chief Executive Officer from Widgetry; Dr. Brian Beatty, Ph.D.; Dr. Gene Michaels, Ph.D.; Dr. David Hemphill, Ed.D.; Dr. Lucy Ann Geiselman, Ph.D.; Dr. Wan-Lee Cheng, Ph.D.; Dr. Kristen Gates, Ed.D.; Dr. John Dierke, Ed.D.; Dr. Isabel Quita, Ph.D.; and Letters of recommendations from previous employers. IA MAIA Thesis Report Portfolio: IA MAIA Thesis Report, Information Architecture.pdf IA MAIA Presentation & Online NS Tutorial Portfolio: IA MAIA Presentation, The NS Model.pdf Portfolio: IA MAIA Online NS Model, The NS Model IA MAIA Heuristic Evaluations Portfolio: IA MAIA Thesis Report, Heuristic Evaluations.pdf IA MAIA Certifications Certification: IA MAIA Certification of Approval.pdf Department of DAI, San Francisco State University— signed by Chairperson, Professors, Co-chairs as a valid, original Thesis Report (doing Heuristic Evaluations) on Information Architecture & Navigational Systems: Dr. Cheng, Ph.D. Dr. Gates, Ed.D. Dr. Dierke, Ed.D. Certifications: IA MAIA Reviews by Sr Information Architects & Professors Acknowledgements I would like to thank Dr. Cheng, Dr. Gates, Dr. Dierke, all my Professors, my friends, and my family for their support. Steven Heitman Information Architect San Francisco, CA USA The ADDIE Model       |       The NS Model       |      The IA Model The Navigational Systems Model—The NS Model 1. Hierarchical Navigational Systems, 2. Global Navigational Systems, 3. Local Navigational Systems, 4. Integrated Navigational Systems, 5. Remote Navigational Systems, 6. Ad Hoc Navigational Systems, and 7. Search Engines in Websites. IA MAIA Thesis Report & Presentation, Online NS Tutorial Portfolio: IA MAIA Title Pages, Abstract Portfolio: IA MAIA Table of Contents (TOC) Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 1: The Problem Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 2: The Review of Literature Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 3: The Review of Related Websites Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 3: The Figures 3.1-2, 15 Websites (Matrix) Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 4: The Answers to Subproblems Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 5: The Outline for Navigational Systems Portfolio: IA MAIA Chapter 6: The Summary and Recommendations Portfolio: IA MAIA Bibliography Portfolio: IA MAIA Appendix A: Permission to Use Portfolio: IA MAIA Appendix B: Screen Shots of 15 Websites Portfolio: IA MAIA Appendix C: Presentation, Tutorial (Online, Modules 1-8) [  » need more info—see IA MAIA Abstract, The NS Model  ] IA MAIA Presentation, Online NS Tutorial 7 Commonly Used Navigational Systems for Websites Portfolio: IA MAIA Presentation, The NS Model.pdf Portfolio: IA MAIA Online NS Tutorial, The NS Model Using The NS Model The NS Model serves as a guide to Information Architects. It shows the infinite possibilities for navigational systems, including the importance of defining navigational systems prior to designing Websites or other digital design products. Navigational systems are naturally integrated together in Information Architecture design concepts for Websites. Designing navigational systems that work coherently, congruently together, it makes accessing information easier for end users and saves time when online. IA MAIA Work Experience & Publications Information Architecture—Design of Navigational Systems for a Website (IA MAIA); publication and IA documentation in conjunction with supervised IA, PM supervised internships (additional publication beyond IA MAIA Thesis Report) that was required for completion of IA, PM supervised internships. To qualify for the IA MAIA graduate-level degree, several IA, GD, PM supervised internships were required prior to completion of programs. Supervised work experiences are performed and evaluated, requiring at least a 3.0 GPA for approval and graduation requirements. Letters of recommendations were also submitted to substantiate high-level performance as an Information Architect, Project Manager. Portfolio: IA MAIA IA, PM, IXD Deliverables Portfolio: IA MAIA IA, PM, IXD Work Experience IA Qualifications Because The University—San Francisco State University—offers a unique design program in Information Architecture (IA), Project Management (PM), Graphic Design (GD), highly respected in the professional community. I received an excellent education in Information Architecture and Graphic Design. In addition, excellent Graphic Design classes from the California College of the Arts greatly supplemented and enhanced my graphic design, typography education. http://design.sfsu.edu http://www.cca.edu/academics/graphic-design I specialized in Information Architecture at The University in the (IA MAIA) master’s degree program. At the time, many Universities did not offer degrees in Information Architecture. The focus of the IA MAIA program is to both hone research skills and deepen professional design expertise in Information Architecture, Website Design and Management, Project Management, and Graphic Design. Original research on Information Architecture and Navigational Systems (The NS Model) were completed upon graduation, including several supervised IA Work Experiences. The California College of the Arts (BFA Graphic Design) and The Multimedia Studies Program (IA MAIA and IA ID&T)—The University—are proud to be designated by Adobe Systems Incorporated as a Partners by Design School. https://partners.adobe.com/partnersbydesign/main.html IA Work Experience To supplement the IA MAIA graduate-level degree, I received additional vocational training in Information Architecture and the Internet industry from The Multimedia Studies Program. I completed an IA Certification at The University (IA ID&T) with a specialization in Information Architecture, interaction design, and project management, including basic computer programming and information technology skills. I also worked with Senior Information Architects, Senior Interaction Designers, and Senior Project Managers at MSP on various IA, PM, IXD projects. Information Architecture (IA)— Heuristic Evaluations Information Architecture is a highly specialized field that requires specific training and education relevant to every IA project or employment situation. Without degrees in IA, it might be difficult to grasp why IA is both important and required for Websites or digital design products, including understanding user-centered design principles. Understanding why usability testing is necessary and how to do it. In terms of doing heuristic evaluations and how to design usability tests for effective data collection, this includes doing: heuristic evaluations, heuristic estimations, cognitive walkthroughs, pluralistic walkthroughs, feature inspections, consistency inspections, standards inspections, and formal usability inspections. Using The IA Model 1. Design Research, 2. Concept Generation, 3. User Scenarios, 4. Wire Frame Mockups, 5. Prototyping, 6. Usability Testing, 7. Implementation, and 8. System Testing. Steven Heitman’s Information Architect Required Review For Steven Heitman, Information Architect “Steven has made a serious, thorough study of Information Architecture, experience design, and usability. He applies his past experience in related fields intelligently and has worked hard to develop his expertise in his chosen field. As Steven’s mentor through the IA Institute, I have been impressed by his dedication and tireless efforts to improve and grow as a designer of user experiences.” Reviewed by Mr. Christian Crumlish Director of Technology The Information Architecture Institute http://iainstitute.org Christian Crumlish July 2008 top   |   to portfolio   |   how to use Website Copyright ©—2007-2012 All rights reserved Last updated: March 1, 2010 Steven Heitman IA Design & Usability Information Architect User Experience Designer Project Manager