Toward Evidence-Based Integration of Information Architecture in Agile Development
Journal
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Date Issued
2026
Author(s)
Rojas, Luis
Luo, Fei
University of Atacama
Schwarzenberg, Pablo
Bastias, Jessica
Abstract
Information Architecture (IA) is critical to the success of interactive systems, but integrating it into agile and User-Centered Design (UCD) environments poses challenges because there are few tools that automate the transition from conceptual analysis to software development. This paper presents Scrum-UIA-MAT, a web tool designed to systematize the Scrum-UIA methodology. The tool aligns user and business needs through three fundamental axes: 1) the systematic integration of contextual research into Product Backlog management; 2) dynamic prioritization of requirements formally based on usability, IA, and business value; and 3) automatic recommendation of agile IA techniques during Sprint execution. To validate the proposal, a quasi-experimental study was conducted with 16 software engineers following the ISO-9241-11 standard. The results demonstrate 100% effectiveness in performing critical tasks and satisfaction levels exceeding 83%. The dimensions of utility and ease of use also surpassed the 80% threshold, with excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.96). The study confirms that Scrum-UIA-MAT is an effective solution for centralizing design information and reducing cognitive load in project management, fostering a robust integration of IA into agile processes. This contribution provides both a methodological framework and technical instrumentation to improve the quality of modern software systems.


