Boxes and Arrows has a nice article on a technique known as Card Sorting. Card sorting is a great, reliable, inexpensive method for finding patterns in how users would expect to find content or functionality.
This technique is used by many information architects as a means to define the structure of a site or product. The article might sound a little bit theoretical but it has applications that we encounter every day. Hey, we can’t just cover programming tips and gadget reviews here at Digital Media Minute, right? This is another great article from Boxes and Arrows and if you don’t have them bookmarked I suggest that you do.
