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feat: Finish IA heuristics descriptions
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- How does the structure reduce noise for the user journey?
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- Does the structure fulfil the expectations of the user persona?
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_Clear_ concerns
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_Clear_ concerns whether or not the information aligns with the user's background and if it is devoid of distractions.
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The structure should streamline the user experience for navigating and reading information, allowing them to understand intent without ambiguity.
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## Communicative
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- Is the structure effective in recognising the user's state?
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- Are the structure and information consistent?
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- How does the structure support the information being shared?
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_Communicative_ concerns the effectiveness of the user journey.
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A user should be able to make informed decisions about their actions in a timely manner, and able to orient themselves within the structure.
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## Controllable
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- Is the process state clear for a task from the information?
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- Is supporting information provided where useful?
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- How does the information exceed expectation?
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_Delightful_ is the step beyond fulfilling basic expectations.
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This concerns overall quality of the user experience, such as smooth transitions between mediums and useful recommendations.
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## Findable
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- Is it easy for users to locate information?
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- Is the information complete?
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- Does the information serve both existing and new users?
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_Useful_ concerns the baseline for the user experience by enabling them to complete tasks.
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Information is useful if it accomodates new and old users, and if it enables them to concisely navigate through context with confidence.
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## Valuable
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- Is the information desireable to the user?
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- Does it fulfill expectations across all channels?
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- How is success quantified?
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- How is success quantified?
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_Valuable_ concerns if the information is desireable, and if the story presented compelling to the user.
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This can be emphasized by highlighting information that aligns with the user's mental models and the tangible benefits of a particular use case.

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