Research Into Mobile Phone Information Architecture Based On User Cognitive Styles

The topic of this paper is focused on the design methodology of mobile phone information architecture (IA) based on user cognitive styles. With the infinite expansion of computer networks and telecommunication technologies, the deteriorating information environment causes unpleasant experience while users are helplessly facing those frustrating interfaces of various information products.In this paper, we are dedicated to the discussion of information products'IA design which best suits the users by detailed research into mobile phones. Starting from basic theories of IA where recent attentions are drawn, we have gradually performed deep explorations into current works of IA, information interface of mobile phones and their IA construction, as well as the three levels in the process of information understanding from viewpoints of cognitive science, relying on which we have revealed that building an IA which matches the user's information understanding mode is the key to comprehending information, and that the structure in which information is organized is of great significance to the user's understanding.In order to probe users'reactions toward different information structures, we have taken cognitive styles within the field of cognitive science into account. Researches have shown different reactions toward different formats of information for users of different cognitive styles, which also influence their efficiency to acquire information. Reactions of users of different...