wayfinding-navigation

What problem does it solve?

Design navigation and information architecture that helps people with cognitive and memory difficulties find content, understand where they are, and get back to where they were — without requiring memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Signpost Pattern: breadcrumbs in hierarchies deeper than 2 levels, step indicators in multi-step flows, active section highlighting, and page titles that match the link that brought the user here.
• Minimal Path Pattern: important actions reachable in 1–2 clicks from any screen, shallow hierarchies, and back-to-last-meaningful-location.
• Multiple Routes Pattern: support search, browse, and shortcuts for all important content; "Jump to" links for long pages; recently visited sections accessible.
• Chunking Pattern: break long content into headed sections (3–5 paragraphs each max); provide table of contents; progressive disclosure.
• Use Case: IA reviews, redesigns, and accessibility audits to improve findability and orientation.

Quick Start

Review your current navigation and apply the wayfinding patterns to improve user findability.