Why learn this?
User-centered organization. Card sorting involves users in the process, ensuring that content and navigation are structured based on their mental models and preferences, leading to a more intuitive and user-centered design.
Improved information architecture. It helps designers create a more logical and efficient information architecture, which enhances the findability of content and reduces user frustration.
Identifying user patterns. Card sorting reveals patterns in how users group and categorize information, enabling designers to align the system's structure with users' expectations.
Reduces cognitive load. By simplifying the navigation and content organization, card sorting reduces cognitive load for users, making it easier for them to interact with the product or website
Enhanced user experience. Ultimately, card sorting results in a better user experience, leading to higher user satisfaction and increased usability.
Who's this for?
mid, senior & lead level ux/product designers
Freelance or contract designers
ux researchers
product managers
How it works
Use this lesson as a step by step guide for any project your working on or upskill and add it to your toolkit so you can apply to any project in the future.
.png)
What is card sorting?
Learn what it is, plus when and how to use it
Identify the goal
Outline what you’re aiming to achieve
Select the product
Use your own idea or use these suggestions
Open vs closed & moderated vs unmoderated
Pros and cons
Tools
What tools to use and how to find users
Run it!
See what users have to say
Create findings presentation
Learn how to display your findings in a way your team can consume and make recommendations for change
Practice your pitch
Get an example walk-through of how to present these kind of findings so all your hard work turns into results
What you get
Skills to execute this valuable research method which is utilised by industry experts
Professional level brief template reusable for any project
Step by step video guides
Professional level presentation deck reusable for any project
.png)
Want to onboard your team?
Simple, one time payment to upskill your whole team
Meet the teacher
.png)
Miranda brings over a decade of expertise in UX & Product Design to the table. Her journey has taken her from start-ups and creative agencies to her current role, where she's shaping the product vision for one of the world's leading travel companies.
She's been a guiding force for numerous designers, both in mentorship and hiring, and has empowered designers, researchers, and product managers to reach new heights in their careers.
She teaches methods she’s used first hand that has helped her achieve her success as a Principal Product Designer.
.png){kind=small}
.png){kind=small}
.png)
