Information Architecture
Navigation Depth
Definition
glossaryNavigationHow users move around a website or product.Open glossary term depth refers to how many levels a user must go through to reach content within a structure.
In practice
Used to design glossaryNavigationHow users move around a website or product.Open glossary term glossarySystemA system is a collection of interconnected components that work together to achieve a specific function or outcome.Open glossary term that balance simplicity and organisation.
The reality
Deep glossaryNavigation StructureNavigation structure is the overall organisation and hierarchy of navigation within a product, defining how content and features are grouped and accessed. It shapes how users move through the system and understand its layout.Open glossary term make content harder to find and increase glossaryFrictionFriction refers to anything that slows users down or makes it harder for them to complete a task. It can be caused by poor design, unnecessary steps, unclear messaging, or technical issues.Open glossary term.
Plain English
How many layers you have to go through.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is navigation depth?
It is the number of levels in a glossaryNavigation StructureNavigation structure is the overall organisation and hierarchy of navigation within a product, defining how content and features are grouped and accessed. It shapes how users move through the system and understand its layout.Open glossary term.
Why is navigation depth important?
It affects how easily users can find content.
What is too deep navigation?
When users must go through many levels to find something.
How do you reduce navigation depth?
By simplifying structure and grouping content effectively.
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