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Which is NOT a term associated with interaction design?
Which is NOT a term associated with interaction design?
- Web design
- Architectural design (correct)
- User interface design
- Experience design
Interaction design focuses only on digital interfaces.
Interaction design focuses only on digital interfaces.
False (B)
What is the main focus of user-centered design?
What is the main focus of user-centered design?
Understanding and meeting user needs and requirements.
The iterative design process involves __________, implementing a prototype, and evaluating the design.
The iterative design process involves __________, implementing a prototype, and evaluating the design.
What is the main goal of user-centered design?
What is the main goal of user-centered design?
Match the following design principles with their descriptions:
Match the following design principles with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT one of Don Norman's six principles of designing interactions?
Which of the following is NOT one of Don Norman's six principles of designing interactions?
Which component is essential for understanding user requirements?
Which component is essential for understanding user requirements?
Match the design principles with their descriptions:
Match the design principles with their descriptions:
Name one method used to understand users in the design process.
Name one method used to understand users in the design process.
In Don Norman's design principles, _______ helps users know what their options are just by looking.
In Don Norman's design principles, _______ helps users know what their options are just by looking.
What is one benefit of using prototypes in interaction design?
What is one benefit of using prototypes in interaction design?
Good design primarily focuses on the preferences of designers rather than users.
Good design primarily focuses on the preferences of designers rather than users.
Design principles emphasize only the aesthetic aspect of products.
Design principles emphasize only the aesthetic aspect of products.
Prototyping techniques are essential tools for evaluating user experience.
Prototyping techniques are essential tools for evaluating user experience.
What is the purpose of feedback in interaction design?
What is the purpose of feedback in interaction design?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Interaction Design
- Interaction design involves designing interactive projects to support human interaction in daily life.
- Good design is user-centric, focusing on how users interact with the product/service.
- The goal of good design is to achieve user satisfaction and ultimately, financial success.
- The user's experience is crucial throughout the design process.
- This process involves user research, conceptualization, prototyping, evaluation, and iteration.
Understanding Users
- User research is crucial to understand user needs and preferences.
- This research can be done using various methods, including literature reviews, paper-based storyboarding, prototyping, and tool-based prototyping.
- The results of user research are then used to inform the design process.
Design Principles
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Design principles provide guidelines for creating effective and user-friendly interfaces.
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Don Norman highlights six key design principles: visibility, feedback, affordance, mapping, constraints, and consistency.
Visibility
- Users should understand their options and how to access them.
- Interfaces should be clear and uncluttered with relevant information.
Feedback
- Designers should ensure that users know if an action was successful.
- Feedback should be timely and relevant.
Affordance
- The design should be intuitive and clear, showing how objects should be used.
Mapping
- Controls should closely resemble their effects.
- Mapping helps users predict the outcome of their interaction.
Constraints
- Design should limit user errors by providing clear boundaries.
- Constraints help guide users to correct actions.
Consistency
- Designs should be consistent, using familiar icons and terminology.
- Consistent design makes it easier for users to learn and navigate the interface.
The Importance of User-Centric Design
- Interaction design is a user-centred process.
- It involves collaboration between designers, users, and programmers.
- Understanding user needs and preferences is essential for creating effective and user-friendly products/services.
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