Introduction to HCI Design Process and Design Diamond
32 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the quintessential activity of design?

<p>Sketching (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a sketch?

<p>Ambiguity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should sketches be disposable?

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

What is the value of ambiguity in sketches?

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

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

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

Why should sketches be quick to make?

<p>To encourage exploration without unnecessary delays (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They help justify good ideas (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To capture ideas without overthinking (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a sketch?

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

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

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

Why should sketches be disposable?

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

More Like This

HCI Design Process Quiz
5 questions

HCI Design Process Quiz

CongratulatoryJoy156 avatar
CongratulatoryJoy156
HCI Design Process Guidelines
42 questions

HCI Design Process Guidelines

PersonalizedGreekArt avatar
PersonalizedGreekArt
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser