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Besides aesthetic appeal, what is the core objective of UX design?
Besides aesthetic appeal, what is the core objective of UX design?
- Implementing AI-driven automations
- Optimizing SEO rankings
- Enhancing user experience (correct)
- Maximizing server response times
Which approach is most aligned with User-Centered Design (UCD)?
Which approach is most aligned with User-Centered Design (UCD)?
- Focusing on internal business goals
- Prioritizing user feedback (correct)
- Following existing market trends
- Implementing expert recommendations
In UX, what do 'heuristics' primarily refer to?
In UX, what do 'heuristics' primarily refer to?
- Established usability principles (correct)
- Methods for A/B testing
- Tools used for competitor analysis
- Algorithms that improve performance
Which UX research technique involves observing user interaction in a real-world environment without direct intervention?
Which UX research technique involves observing user interaction in a real-world environment without direct intervention?
What is the function of an empathy map in UX?
What is the function of an empathy map in UX?
What purpose does a UX persona serve?
What purpose does a UX persona serve?
What initial step is typically followed when establishing a UX design process?
What initial step is typically followed when establishing a UX design process?
Which design principle indicates that interactive elements must clearly display changes in status?
Which design principle indicates that interactive elements must clearly display changes in status?
According to Hick's Law, how does the number of choices offered impact the user?
According to Hick's Law, how does the number of choices offered impact the user?
Which type of site navigation contributes most to improved UX?
Which type of site navigation contributes most to improved UX?
In the context of UI design, what best describes a design system?
In the context of UI design, what best describes a design system?
Which of the following color combinations generally offers the highest level of readability?
Which of the following color combinations generally offers the highest level of readability?
What does the golden ratio approximate to, when applied to UI design?
What does the golden ratio approximate to, when applied to UI design?
What is a micro-interaction in User interface design?
What is a micro-interaction in User interface design?
Which practice is most effective for improving text readability in web design?
Which practice is most effective for improving text readability in web design?
In web development, what is the fundamental aim of responsive design?
In web development, what is the fundamental aim of responsive design?
What is the major point of conducting A/B testing in UX?
What is the major point of conducting A/B testing in UX?
What do the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide designers?
What do the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide designers?
What does a 'heat map' reveal in the context of UX analysis?
What does a 'heat map' reveal in the context of UX analysis?
What is the primary purpose of a 'sitemap' in UX design?
What is the primary purpose of a 'sitemap' in UX design?
Flashcards
Design System
Design System
A set of reusable design components that can be combined to create a user interface.
Golden Ratio in UI
Golden Ratio in UI
The ideal ratio for visual elements in a design, creating visual harmony. It's approximately 1.618:1.
Micro-interaction
Micro-interaction
Small interactive elements that enhance user experience, like button hovers or animations.
A/B Testing
A/B Testing
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WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
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Heatmap
Heatmap
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Wireframe
Wireframe
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Clickable Prototype
Clickable Prototype
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Design Thinking Stages
Design Thinking Stages
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MVP in UX
MVP in UX
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What is UX Design?
What is UX Design?
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What is User-Centered Design?
What is User-Centered Design?
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What are UX 'Heuristics'?
What are UX 'Heuristics'?
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What is Usability Testing?
What is Usability Testing?
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What is an Empathy Map?
What is an Empathy Map?
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What is a UX Persona?
What is a UX Persona?
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What is the first step in UX design?
What is the first step in UX design?
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What is the 'Visibility of System Status' principle?
What is the 'Visibility of System Status' principle?
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What is Hick's Law in UX?
What is Hick's Law in UX?
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What is Navigation in UX?
What is Navigation in UX?
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Study Notes
UX Design Principles
- Goal of UX design: Enhancing user experience.
- User-Centered Design (UCD): Prioritizes user needs and feedback.
- Heuristics in UX: Usability principles.
- Research method for observing user behavior without interaction: Usability Testing.
- Purpose of an empathy map: Understanding user emotions, needs, and behaviors.
- UX persona's representation: A fictional character based on user research.
- First step in UX design: User Research.
- Principle for clear interface status: Visibility of system status.
- Hick's Law in UX: More choices increase decision time.
- Optimal navigation: Simple and clear navigation.
UI Design Fundamentals
- UI abbreviation: User Interface.
- Wireframe definition: A blueprint or skeletal layout of a design.
- Non-UI design tool: Python.
- Principle for aligned elements: Grid system.
- Design system description: A set of reusable design components.
- Best readability color combination: Black text on a white background.
- Golden ratio in UI design: 1.618:1.
- Micro-interaction definition: Small interactive elements (e.g., button hovers).
- Typography principle for readability: Proper spacing and clear fonts.
- Responsive design definition: Ensuring a website adapts to different screen sizes.
Usability & Accessibility
- A/B testing: Comparing two versions of a webpage to see which performs better.
- WCAG abbreviation: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Heatmap description: A visual representation of user clicks and movements.
- Accessibility feature: Keyboard navigation.
- Reason for avoiding color-only information: Colorblind users may not perceive the difference.
Wireframing & Prototyping
- Wireframing vs. prototyping: Wireframes are static, prototypes are interactive.
- Common wireframing tool: Balsamiq.
- Clickable prototype description: A mockup with interactive elements.
- First stage in UX design: User research.
- Sitemap description: A visual structure of website pages.
Design Thinking & Advanced UX
- Design thinking stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test.
- MVP definition: Minimum Viable Product.
- Usability testing definition: Evaluating a product by testing it with users.
- UX storytelling description: Using narratives to explain user experience.
- F-pattern scanning principle: Users scan pages in an F-pattern.
- Dark mode definition: A color scheme with a dark background.
- UX KPI abbreviation: Key Performance Indicators for UX.
- 80/20 rule in UX: 80% of results come from 20% of actions.
- UX tool for eye movement tracking: Eye tracking software.
- Cognitive load definition: The mental effort required to use a system.
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