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?

They help justify good ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Letting ideas fluctuate and evolve during the design process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the quintessential activity of design?

Sketching (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a sketch?

Ambiguity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should sketches be disposable?

To encourage exploration without being hindered by cost (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a minimal detail in a sketch mean?

Including only what is required for the intended purpose or concept (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Distinct gesture vs. tight and precise rendering (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To act as a catalyst to desired behaviors, conversations, and interactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of ambiguity in sketches?

It allows for multiple interpretations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Being available when needed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should sketches be quick to make?

To encourage exploration without unnecessary delays (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It aligns the visual representation with the clarity of the idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Their meaning is found in the context of a collection or series (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To justify good ideas and avoid implementing bad ones (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Convey design ideas to others (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The process of letting ideas oscillate between good and bad (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They help justify good ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Enabling designers to think through ideas and convey them to others (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A way to select intentional design elements (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure high cost does not inhibit the ability to explore a concept (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ambiguity in sketches allows for multiple interpretations and creativity (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To capture ideas without overthinking (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Refined sketches communicate ideas more clearly (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To encourage open-ended exploration and interaction through sketches (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a sketch?

Minimal detail necessary for the intended purpose (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does sketching focus on cost?

By ensuring that cost does not hinder exploration of concepts (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why should sketches be disposable?

To ensure sketches can be easily discarded when necessary (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of minimal detail in a sketch?

To include only what is necessary for the intended purpose or concept (A) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of sketching in the design process?

Why is critiquing design ideas important?

What does the Design Diamond represent?

Why are bad ideas useful in design?

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

What is described as the quintessential activity of design?

What is a key characteristic of a sketch?

Why should sketches be disposable?

What does a minimal detail in a sketch mean?

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

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

What is the value of ambiguity in sketches?

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

Why should sketches be quick to make?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary characteristic of a sketch?

In what way does sketching focus on cost?

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

Why should sketches be disposable?

What is the focus of minimal detail in a sketch?

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