01 / THE IDEA
What does it mean?
Card sorting asks participants to organize topics into groups, revealing patterns that can inform an information architecture.
02 / IN PRACTICE
Make it concrete.
Illustrative example: A university tests how prospective students group admissions, fees, scholarships, and programs.
03 / WHAT TO WATCH FOR
A common mistake.
Assuming one small card sort dictates the final navigation.
04 / WHEN IT HELPS
When should you use it?
When deciding how to organize a large set of topics or features.
05 / FURTHER READING
Explore the source.
Nielsen Norman Group — Card Sorting ↗A reference for further learning, not an endorsement or verbatim quotation.