In this activity, you’ll design a sitemap for a community center’s website using a list of 30 items. Your task is to categorize these items into 5 to 7 main categories that reflect how users would seek out information. Once you’ve sorted the cards, use Adobe XD to develop a sitemap for the Community Center website. This exercise will enhance your understanding of user intent and help create an effective navigation structure for the website. By the end, you will have a clear sitemap that supports user needs and guides the design process.

• Tier 1: The Homepage.
• Tier 2: Primary Navigation (the categories you just created).
• Tier 3: Sub-pages (the individual cards).
• Utility Nav: The “boring” but necessary stuff (Privacy Policy, Contact).

What is a Sitemap in UX Design?
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/ux-sitemap

User Intent: In a UI/UX context, user intent refers to the goals users have when interacting with a website or application, such as finding information or making a purchase. Understanding user intent is essential for designing intuitive interfaces and navigation that meet user needs, leading to a satisfying experience. By anticipating user objectives, designers can create effective layouts and functionality that help users achieve their goals efficiently.

Utility Navigation: Utility navigation typically appears at the top of a website, either above or below the main navigation menu. It includes important but less prominent links such as the Privacy Policy, Contact Us, FAQs, and other essential information that users may need. This navigation is often smaller or styled differently (e.g., a different color or font) to indicate that it’s secondary to the main navigation but still easily accessible. The goal is to provide quick access to these necessary resources without cluttering the primary navigation that focuses on main site content.