Introduction to HCI Design Process and Design Diamond
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What is the purpose of sketching in the design process?

  • To create clear design ideas early in the process (correct)
  • To avoid generating design alternatives
  • To waste time and resources
  • To limit creativity in the design phase

    • Why is critiquing design ideas important?

  • It discourages creativity
  • It limits the exploration of alternatives
  • It helps in refining and improving design concepts (correct)
  • It introduces intentional danger in the design process

    • What does the Design Diamond represent?

  • A danger-free approach to design
  • A reduction in creativity during the design process
  • A lack of heuristics to choose from
  • A limited palette of choices for design (correct)

    • Why are bad ideas useful in design?

    <p>They help justify good ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ideas oscillating refer to in the context of design?

    <p>Letting ideas fluctuate and evolve during the design process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as the quintessential activity of design?

    <p>Sketching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a sketch?

    <p>Ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should sketches be disposable?

    <p>To encourage exploration without being hindered by cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a minimal detail in a sketch mean?

    <p>Including only what is required for the intended purpose or concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a sketch and an engineering drawing?

    <p>Distinct gesture vs. tight and precise rendering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to suggest and explore in the context of sketching?

    <p>To act as a catalyst to desired behaviors, conversations, and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of ambiguity in sketches?

    <p>It allows for multiple interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sketching, what does 'timely' mean?

    <p>Being available when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should sketches be quick to make?

    <p>To encourage exploration without unnecessary delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of making sketches as refined as the idea?

    <p>It aligns the visual representation with the clarity of the idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for sketches to exist in a plentiful manner?

    <p>Their meaning is found in the context of a collection or series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of critiquing design ideas in the design process?

    <p>To justify good ideas and avoid implementing bad ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sketching enable designers to do very early in the design phase?

    <p>Convey design ideas to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'idea oscillation' refer to in the context of design?

    <p>The process of letting ideas oscillate between good and bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are bad ideas considered useful in the context of design?

    <p>They help justify good ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of sketching as a way to boost creativity in the design process?

    <p>Enabling designers to think through ideas and convey them to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Design Diamond represent in the context of the design process?

    <p>A way to select intentional design elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of sketching when it comes to cost?

    <p>To ensure high cost does not inhibit the ability to explore a concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sketching, what is the significance of ambiguity?

    <p>Ambiguity in sketches allows for multiple interpretations and creativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for sketches to be quick to make?

    <p>To capture ideas without overthinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of making sketches as refined as the idea?

    <p>Refined sketches communicate ideas more clearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'suggest and explore' mean in the context of sketching?

    <p>To encourage open-ended exploration and interaction through sketches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a sketch?

    <p>Minimal detail necessary for the intended purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does sketching focus on cost?

    <p>By ensuring that cost does not hinder exploration of concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'timely' mean in the context of sketching?

    <p>'Timely' means creating sketches quickly when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should sketches be disposable?

    <p>To ensure sketches can be easily discarded when necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of minimal detail in a sketch?

    <p>To include only what is necessary for the intended purpose or concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

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