Mobile Application Development Chapters 3 & 4
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What is the primary purpose of a splash screen in a mobile app?

  • To conceal processing time while loading (correct)
  • To display the app's features
  • To entertain users with games
  • To provide user reviews

    • The home screen of a mobile app is linked to all other screens within the app.

    True (A)

    What do onboarding screens help new users with?

    Understanding the app's main features and next steps.

    The __________ screen should present all necessary user information and allow for customization.

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

    Match the following mobile app screens with their descriptions:

    <p>Splash Screen = Conceals loading time while app starts Onboarding Screen = Helps users understand app functions Home Screen = Main navigation screen of the app Login Screen = Facilitates user sign-in process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of mobile user interface design?

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

    App screens are irrelevant in terms of user interaction.

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

    What is the main role of app screens in mobile app design?

    <p>To provide users with interactive functionalities and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an annunciator panel on a mobile device?

    <p>To display notifications about hardware features. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fixed menus are only useful for small screens.

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

    What gesture can prompt the reveal of an expandable menu?

    <p>swipe or double tap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Applications can offer additional functionality through a __________ menu when there are too many options to fit on screen.

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

    What is a major limitation when using fixed menus?

    <p>They occupy significant screen space. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the navigation elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Annunciator Panel = Displays information about hardware features Fixed Menu = Always accessible for quick interaction Expandable Menu = Reveals additional options on prompt Scroll = Allows users to move through content that exceeds viewport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scrolling should be minimized in applications whenever possible.

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

    Name one type of application that often requires scrolling.

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    Which principle involves the perception of multiple items as a group based on their physical proximity?

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

    A single formula exists for creating the best mobile user interface.

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

    What does UAT stand for?

    <p>User Acceptance Testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of _____ suggests that our brain tends to fill in missing information in a visual composition.

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    Match the following principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Proximity = Objects that are close together are perceived as a group. Closure = The mind completes missing information. Continuity = Elements arranged along a path are perceived as a continuous whole. Similarity = Items that look similar are often grouped together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an important factor for task success in mobile applications?

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

    Using plain language is recommended for mobile application content.

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

    What should designers do to improve content usability on mobile devices?

    <p>Omit unnecessary words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major priority of UX/UI design services?

    <p>Ease of navigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using few fonts is recommended for maximizing usability in mobile user interface design.

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

    What should you research before developing your brand design?

    <p>Your target audience's interests and preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To ensure _____, use the same colors, fonts, and graphic styles across platforms.

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

    Match the following design principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Keep it simple = Increase usability and reduce distractions Make it consistent = Use same styles across all platforms Stick to familiar = Incorporate recognizable elements for navigation Research your audience = Understand interests and preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use familiar elements in mobile user interface design?

    <p>To help users navigate and understand the app (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It's recommended to use as many distinct visual elements as possible in mobile design.

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

    What is one benefit of maintaining a consistent brand style?

    <p>Increased customer loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mobile app design tool is preferred by professional designers for complex applications?

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

    Adobe Experience Design (XD) is primarily designed for Mac users.

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

    What is the primary purpose of Balsamiq in mobile app design?

    <p>Creating wireframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sketch is a ___________-based design program.

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

    Which tool offers both a code-based and visual editor for UI design?

    <p>Framer.JS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bottom navigation bar in mobile apps is consistent across Android and iOS interfaces.

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

    Match the following design tools with their primary characteristics:

    <p>Adobe Photoshop = Preferred by professionals for complex apps Sketch = Vector-based, user-friendly for beginners on Mac Adobe XD = Similar experience to Sketch, for PC users Balsamiq = Tool for creating wireframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of Sketch compared to other design tools?

    <p>It requires annual license renewal without a monthly subscription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is specifically focused on wireframe designing?

    <p>Wireframe.cc (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    UXPin requires coding knowledge to design dynamic UI layouts.

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

    What feature does Marvel provide for synchronization?

    <p>Synchronizes designs from Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, and selected cloud storage accounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Origami Studio was developed by the team at ______ in 2016.

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

    Which of the following tools allows for offline work?

    <p>Proto.io (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    InVision allows users to create interactive and clickable prototypes.

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

    How many built-in elements does UXPin have for different products?

    <p>1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the design tools with their primary focus or feature:

    <p>Wireframe.cc = Wireframe designing InVision = Interactive prototyping UXPin = No coding required for UI design Proto.io = Extensive Material Design UI Library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Splash Screen

    The first screen seen when launching an app; it shows the app's name and hides loading time.

    Onboarding Screen

    Screens that guide first-time users through app features, explaining elements and functionalities.

    Home Screen

    The main screen of the app; all other screens are linked to it. Displays functional menu and features.

    Login/Profile Screens

    Screens for user authentication (Login) and user information management (Profile).

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    App Screens

    The main screens where users interact with app functionalities and services.

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    Mobile UI Design Patterns

    Different layouts and structures used for mobile app interfaces. These vary by app and platform.

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    User interaction with the app

    The ways users engage with the application.

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    App Aesthetics

    The visual appearance of an app.

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    Annunciator Panel

    Displays mobile device status (e.g., network, battery).

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    Fixed Menu

    Menu always visible, useful for frequently used features.

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    Expandable Menu

    Revealed menu for more options, when content exceeds the screen

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    Scrolling

    Used for content exceeding viewport; best to use it sparingly.

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    Mobile Device Status

    Current condition of the mobile device; displayed on the annunciator.

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    Viewport

    The visible part of the screen that users see at any given moment.

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    User Interaction

    How users directly affect the app's behavior.

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    Navigation Design

    Navigation design is about making it clear how users can move through and use application features.

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    Mobile UI Design Principles

    Mobile user interface designs are shaped by the app's purpose (e.g., game, enterprise app), and no single design is perfect for all. Factors like the app's purpose drive the UI design.

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    User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

    A process tailored to specific projects and organizations. It helps understand user behavior and identify issues by accurately measuring and analyzing user actions. The right tools quantitatively and qualitatively understand user behavior, identifying where stakeholders are wrong.

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    Plain Language

    Content created in a clear and understandable way, matching the user's language, ensuring usable content. Extremely important for mobile apps to utilize limited space effectively.

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    Cognitive Stimulus

    Anything that prompts a mental response, perceived in its most basic form by users. This perception impacts design.

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    Proximity

    A design principle where elements placed closer together are perceived as related.

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    Closure

    Users complete incomplete shapes or images easily.

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    Continuity

    Our minds like seeing visuals in complete forms.

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    Figure-ground

    Separating elements from their environment.

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    Keep it simple

    Design an app that is easy to understand and use. Use simple language, avoid jargon, and focus on clear and concise information.

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    Few Distractions

    Minimize visual clutter and distractions within the app. Use a limited number of fonts and only one or two major elements on a single screen.

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    Consistent Design

    Maintain a consistent design across your entire brand, including your app, website, marketing materials, and merchandise.

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    Brand Style Consistency

    Using the same colours, fonts, graphic styles, etc. across all brand touchpoints helps increase visibility and customer loyalty.

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    Target Audience Research

    Understand your target audience's interests and preferences to make your brand image more relatable.

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    Familiar Images and Shapes

    Incorporate familiar elements in your app design to help users understand and navigate it easily. Use common standards for icons and colours.

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    Free Design Libraries

    Using common standards for icons and colours allows you to use free design libraries in your UX/UI design services.

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    Understand User Interaction

    Understand how users interact with your app to make it more intuitive and user-friendly.

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    Bottom Navigation Bar

    A bar at the bottom of the screen that allows users to navigate between different sections of the app. It is often used in mobile applications to provide easy access to key features.

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    Mobile App UI Design Tools

    Software applications used by designers to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for mobile apps.

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    Adobe Photoshop

    A powerful design tool used for creating different things, including mobile app interfaces.

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    Sketch

    A user-friendly design tool for creating mobile app user interfaces. It is specifically designed for Mac users.

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    Adobe XD

    A design tool designed specifically for creating mobile app user interfaces. It is a suitable alternative to Sketch for PC users.

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    Framer.JS

    A flexible tool for designing interactive mobile app interfaces. It allows for both code-based and visual design.

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    Balsamiq

    A tool specifically designed to create wireframes, which are basic layouts that outline the structure of a mobile app.

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    WYSIWYG

    A design format where what you see on the screen is exactly what will be generated in the final design. No surprises!

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    Wireframe Designing

    The process of creating a skeletal outline of an app's layout, focusing on the arrangement of elements and content without detailed design elements.

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    Ideation Phase

    The initial stage of design where ideas are generated and explored, often involving brainstorming and sketching.

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    InVision Studio

    A web-based design tool for creating interactive prototypes and mockups that can be easily shared with others.

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    UXPin

    A design tool that allows for creating dynamic UI layouts without writing code, with a drag-and-drop interface and pre-built elements.

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    Origami Studio

    A free design tool specialized in creating and sharing interactive interfaces with features like animations and patches.

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    Marvel

    A design and collaboration tool that allows you to synchronize designs from various sources like Photoshop and Sketch, making it ideal for teamwork.

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    Proto.io

    A user-friendly design tool with templates and features to create prototypes without coding, supporting imports from other design platforms.

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    Material Design UI Library

    A collection of pre-designed user interface elements and styles for mobile apps, following Google's Material Design guidelines.

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    Study Notes

    Mobile Application Development

    • This lecture covers creating consumable web services for mobile devices (Chapter 3) and mobile user interfaces (UI) (Chapter 4).

    Web Services for Mobile Apps

    • Web services are parts of servers (APIs) handling data for mobile apps.
    • They streamline app aspects and integrate with other web services.
    • Web services incorporate protocols, standards, and requirements for exchanging web-based information, data, and communications.
    • They are built on existing languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • Mobile app web services testing is crucial for user experience, safety, and performance.
    • A "Web Service" must use an XML messaging system for communication and conform to all commands, not be tied to a specific language or operating system, and be self-describing and contained using XML language.
    • Web services need to be available over the internet, potentially including private or intranet networks.
    • Key components include SOAP, UDDI, and WSDL.
    • Web services are often categorized as backend development frameworks.
    • Popular tools include iCloud, Dropbox, Urban Airship, and AWS SDK.

    Testing Web Services

    • Testing may involve installing licenses to intercept and edit calls.
    • Network traffic monitoring warnings are common during testing.
    • SSL issues indicate missing certificates or invalid licenses.
    • Refactoring can lead to unintentional removal of safeguards, necessitating testing of caching and appropriate headers.
    • Testing for human errors and avoiding data update/receive objections is beneficial.

    Considerations for Web Services

    • Choosing the right web services framework is crucial for mobile application development.
    • A REST API is incorporated into the backend server to handle data application and web service hosting platform.
    • Data parsing is essential, especially for iOS platforms.
    • Internet availability is necessary for app functionality and download.

    Mobile User Interface (UI)

    • A Mobile UI is the screen or display on a mobile device.
    • User interactions are mostly touch-based, employing tap, scroll, swipe, or type functions.
    • Visual design principles frequently differ from desktop UI design.
    • UI design is part of user experience (UX).
    • The UI is crucial for user experience and successful mobile applications.
    • A well-designed UI draws attention to the app and raises conversion rates.
    • UX should consider user interaction with the application including application aesthetic.

    Importance of Mobile Interface

    • Saves time and costs in the long-run, avoiding repeated app redesigns.
    • Attracts and retains loyal customers.
    • Helps build a brand, improving user satisfaction and market value.
    • Assists with app promotion in app stores.

    Mobile UI Components

    • Mobile UI design is more than just aesthetics; it's about how the app functions.
    • A great UI and UX are often necessary.
    • Examples include good UI (simple navigation, clear information display) but poor UX (slow loading times, confusing paths through the app).

    UI vs. UX

    • UX (User Experience) focuses on user interaction and task completion (making the app pleasant and easy to use)
    • UI (User Interface) is how functions are presented to the user (visual presentation of the app and the elements)

    Mobile UI Design Components

    • User interaction with the app.
    • Application's aesthetic.

    Patterns of Mobile UI

    • Important differences between various mobile UI designs exist.
    • Types of mobile UI include:
      • Splash Screen: First screen showing app name during loading.
      • Onboarding Screen: Introduces app features to first-time users.
      • Home Screen: Main screen of the app, containing essential functions and elements.
      • Login/Profile Screens: For user authentication and account management.
      • App Screens: Specific screens within the app, catering to specific functionalities.
      • Navigation Components:
        • Fixed Menu: A persistent menu for easy access to features.
        • Expandable Menu: A menu that unfolds when needed.
        • Scroll: Navigating through content via scroll.
        • Annunciator Panel: Device status panel (e.g. network connection).

    Feedback and Support

    • Features for mobile user feedback collection and support are important for user satisfaction and success.
    • Implementing visual feedback that identifies correct and incorrect actions can be extremely helpful.
    • Offering options for user support (e.g., free trial, subscription) can enhance the user experience.

    Best Mobile App Design Examples

    • Examples include applications like Starbucks, WhatsApp, and Airbnb.
    • Excellent, user-friendly interfaces are observed.

    Mobile App Design Tools

    • Lists common software used for designing mobile applications.
    • Examples include: Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe XD, Framer.JS, Balsamiq, InVision, UXPin, Origami Studio, Marvel, and Proto.io, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma.

    Conclusion

    • The focus for user interface development is on maximizing the user's experience.
    • Custom design and visual appeal are important, but so is the ease and simplicity of the design process.

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