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What is the primary purpose of user personas in product design?
What is the primary purpose of user personas in product design?
- To deliver marketing strategies to consumers
- To represent typical users and guide design decisions (correct)
- To outline technical specifications for developers
- To identify the project's budget requirements
Which methodology involves understanding users' needs, defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping, and testing?
Which methodology involves understanding users' needs, defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping, and testing?
- Lean UX
- Agile UX
- Design Thinking (correct)
- Heuristic Evaluation
What type of testing involves observing real users as they interact with a design to identify usability issues?
What type of testing involves observing real users as they interact with a design to identify usability issues?
- Surveys
- Tree Testing
- Usability Testing (correct)
- Participatory Design
Which tool is particularly useful for brainstorming, planning projects, and collaborating remotely?
Which tool is particularly useful for brainstorming, planning projects, and collaborating remotely?
What is the goal of heuristic evaluation in UX design?
What is the goal of heuristic evaluation in UX design?
Which of the following is an industry-standard design tool for image editing and layout design?
Which of the following is an industry-standard design tool for image editing and layout design?
What does the user flow refer to in the context of a website or app?
What does the user flow refer to in the context of a website or app?
Which tool is designed specifically for conducting user research activities like card sorting and surveys?
Which tool is designed specifically for conducting user research activities like card sorting and surveys?
Which design approach emphasizes quick iterations and learning with minimal resources?
Which design approach emphasizes quick iterations and learning with minimal resources?
What is the initial stage of the Design Thinking process?
What is the initial stage of the Design Thinking process?
What is the primary focus of Human-Centered Design (HCD)?
What is the primary focus of Human-Centered Design (HCD)?
Which of the following best describes contrast in design?
Which of the following best describes contrast in design?
How does balance contribute to a design?
How does balance contribute to a design?
What role does information architecture (IA) play in design?
What role does information architecture (IA) play in design?
What does negative space contribute to a design?
What does negative space contribute to a design?
What does typography primarily focus on in design?
What does typography primarily focus on in design?
What is a journey map used for in design?
What is a journey map used for in design?
What does alignment in design ensure?
What does alignment in design ensure?
Which element is crucial to establishing visual hierarchy in design?
Which element is crucial to establishing visual hierarchy in design?
What is the primary purpose of a prototype in design?
What is the primary purpose of a prototype in design?
Flashcards
Accessibility
Accessibility
Making designs usable for everyone, including people with disabilities. Think ramps beside stairs - providing alternative paths.
Alignment
Alignment
Arranging elements (text, images) on a page so they align neatly. Good alignment makes designs look organized.
Balance
Balance
Distributing design elements evenly (or sometimes unevenly) to create visual harmony. Think of balancing a seesaw.
Color Theory
Color Theory
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Contrast
Contrast
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Hierarchy
Hierarchy
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Human-Centered Design (HCD)
Human-Centered Design (HCD)
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Information Architecture (IA)
Information Architecture (IA)
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Interaction Design
Interaction Design
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Journey Map
Journey Map
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Ease of Use
Ease of Use
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Efficiency
Efficiency
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Overall Impression
Overall Impression
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User Flow
User Flow
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User Persona
User Persona
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User Research
User Research
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Usability Testing
Usability Testing
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Wireframe
Wireframe
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Design Thinking
Design Thinking
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Lean UX
Lean UX
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Study Notes
Accessibility
- Focuses on designing products and websites usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
- Similar to providing ramps next to stairs, offering alternative paths to achieve a goal.
Alignment
- Arranging elements (text, images) on a page in a way they visually line up.
- Improved alignment creates a professional, organized look.
Balance
- Distributing design elements evenly (or unevenly) to achieve visual harmony.
- A seesaw analogy illustrates the concept of equilibrium.
Color Theory
- The study of how color affects perception and its uses in design.
- Involves color wheels, warm/cool colors, and creating pleasing color combinations.
Contrast
- Using differences to highlight elements.
- High contrast (black on white) and low contrast (similar shades) are both valid design options.
Hierarchy
- Arranging elements by importance to guide the user's eye.
- A clear example is a newspaper headline emphasized more than other text.
Human-Centered Design (HCD)
- Design process emphasizing the impact of design on all users.
- Considers the wider influence of a design, not just immediate users.
Information Architecture (IA)
- Organizing content on websites or apps for easy navigation and understanding.
- Example: How libraries structure sections and shelves aids finding information.
Interaction Design
- Designing how users interact with a product.
- Includes actions like clicking buttons or swiping on mobile devices.
Journey Map
- Visual illustration of a user's experience interacting with a product.
- Shows user steps, emotions, and pain points.
Negative Space
- Empty areas around design elements.
- Properly used negative space gives a design room to breathe and adds visual appeal.
Proportion
- The relationship between element sizes in a design.
- A contrasting size aspect between a large image and a small caption below is an illustration.
Prototype
- A basic model of a design idea.
- Can range from simple sketches to functioning software models, allowing cheap and quick testing.
Repetition
- Using repeating patterns or elements for consistency and unity.
Typography
- The art of selecting and arranging fonts for style and readability.
User Experience (UX)
- How a person feels during product use.
- UX considers emotions, ease of use, efficiency, and overall impression.
User Flow
- The path a user takes to complete a task on a website or app.
- Simulates actions like purchasing online items through steps.
User Persona
- Fictional representation of a typical product user.
- Helps designers anticipate user needs and behaviors.
User Research
- Understanding users' needs, behaviors, and challenges.
Usability Testing
- Observing real users interact with a design.
- To find usability issues and improve ease of use.
Wireframe
- A basic outline of a website or app's layout.
- Similar to a house blueprint, outlining structure before building.
Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign): Professional graphic design tools.
- Canva: User-friendly online design platform with templates.
- Color Wheel: Visual tool for understanding color combinations.
- Figma: Software for design, prototyping, and collaboration.
- Font Libraries: Resources for different fonts.
- Fluent 2: Microsoft's design system.
- Optimal Workshop: Suite for user research.
- Miro: Virtual whiteboard for collaboration.
- PowerPoint: Presentation software.
- Pen and Paper: Basic sketching for quick ideas.
- Sketch: Design software comparable to Figma.
- Whimsical: Online tool for wireframes and diagrams.
Models and Methodologies
- Agile UX: Adapting Agile to UX design with short cycles, feedback, and collaboration.
- Design Sprint: Time-boxed process (a week) for quickly tackling a design problem.
- Design Thinking: Human-centered problem-solving, comprising empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test phases.
- Heuristic Evaluation: Reviewing a design against usability principles.
- Lean UX: Quick cycles for building, measuring, and learning in UX design.
- Participatory Design: Including users as co-designers.
- Surveys: Questionnaires for gathering user insights.
- Tree Testing: Evaluating website or app information structure.
- User-Centered Design (UCD): Prioritizing user needs, behaviors, and goals in the design process.
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