... 1). Physical design An information model is a conceptual design for a database. It describes the concepts to be stored in the database. Implementation of a database from an information model ... collection).2. Design (Conceptual database design, leading to information model, physical database design [including system architecture], user interface design) .3. Implement (Database implementation, ... of information. In the database design process, the information model is a tool to help the design and programming team understand the nature of the information to be stored in the database, ...