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Flat vs. Deep Hierarchies in Information Architecture (IA)

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Information can be structured in flat or deep hierarchies, each with their own set of benefits and drawbacks.

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Chapters:

00:00 Flat vs. Deep Hierarchies

0:11 Flat Hierarchies

1:11 Flat Hierarchy: Example

1:21 Deep Hierarchies

2:12 Deep Hierarchy: Example

2:42 Are Flat or Deep Hierarchies Better?

3:19 View More NN/g Content

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