Why look for something? #

We use architecture to make decisions, which affect behaviors and actions #

Understanding #

Follow an information scent, whether for a use state or curiosity. #

Generally, the goal is to scan and drill to the information. Long attention span – consider that a professional sustains for decades across innumerable architectures.

More likely to be scanning the full list and making sense of each categorization; balance memory standards with likely expertise.

Teaching #

Repeat structures to trigger memory and support building more memory. #

Generally, the goal is to elucidate context and create meaning. Short attention to find – don’t move my cookie – but longer attention to elucidate.

Balance between findability and understanding, with the latter being dependent on education ethos and/or level.

Maintaining #

Robust, inclusive, and consistent update. #

Mix of findability (get there quick) and understanding (expert level nuance). Needs to be parsable and information-scent rich. They’ll keep paying attention but frustration will escalate incredibly fast.

Rich, full breadth of possible needs. Intertwingling in content – especially leveraging contextual availability bias – will make up for some frustration in finding.