Design Exam questions Flashcards
Visual consistency is about
The brand identity and appeal of the brand and are composed of the logo, typography, color, visuals. Consistent use of logo, typography, colors, and graphic elements, strengthens the appeal of the brand
What is reduction?
Is about only keeping what is necessary and fundamental on designs and strip away the ornamental layers that might be placed on top. f you remove everything that is not needed, such as colors, lines, and splashes and you only keep what is required, the chance is much greater that the recipient will get your message. Reducing elements can reduce the length of the thinking process by eliminating confusion.
what kind of visual style use reduction?
Minimalism and adaptive/parametic
Hi-fi wireframes are useful as they:
provide complete presentations of the end product / Mimmicks authentic interface interactions / Include actual content so the user sees the end result
Describe Design systems
Design System is the direct descendant of the Graphic guidelines but it’s more mature and more integrated into the teams’ workflow. This provides us with the tools which allow us to build and share systems of components.
A design system is a set of deliverables. These deliverables include patterns, guidelines, and components for the digital user interface - used as a toolbox for designers and developers.
What is the design process?
Is about designing with a systematic approach empowered with ideas. A deep understanding of these seven stages empowers us to find solutions to the most complex problems. Ideas that go through the seven stages will result in a tangible design.
What are the seven stages of the design process?
Inspiration - Identification - Conceptualization - Exploration/Refinement - Definitions/Modeling - Communication - Production
What is the inspiration stage about?
The inspiration takes form based on the needs of the project. One should begin with the client and understand the project, product, and people you will be surrounding yourself with. By understanding people who are likely to use the product, you can get a clearer perspective on the solutions that your design should provide.
In this phase, we should seek inspiration, research, find new stimulations, new challenges, and a new approach to old problems. This stage is about digging everything there is to know-Research.
What is the second design process phase?
Identification.
Identifying the solution to a problem is another step in moving ahead with the Design Process. Every design process begins by identifying and analyzing the need and defining it in terms of the design requirements. The identification phase is about identifying the plans for overcoming obstacles and working within constraints. Constraints are helpful as they create support and challenge the designer to use solutions that may have otherwise had never been considered.
what is the conceptualization stage about?
Once the design constraints are identified the conceptualization begins, the next step is to come up with as many creative solutions with the needs and vision of the project. The third phase is about the process of generating ideas for an optimum solution to the design problem.
By using methods we can create concepts from the parts that have been assembled until now and fill in the gaps left with Gestalt perception
What is the forth stage about?
In the stage of exploration and refinement, the brainstorming process segues into a more focused and solution-oriented state. This is where we test a concept’s viability before committing to the specifics. This phase is about exploring methods for refining concepts so they are as clearly understood as possible before the designs are finalized.
While examining the capabilities of the design - explore other possibilities for your design ideas. Play with all principles of design with line, shape, texture, and forms, and work on the functionality of your design.
Describe the Definition/Modeling stage:
This stage is a transition from explorations to defining a concept. It’s going back to constraints of the design and keeping a reality check on the context of the needs.
In this stage, we examine and address any new problems that may have surfaced and find a satisfactory solution to the same. This is where you give attention to detail and check for creativity, proficiency, usability, reliability, functionality, accessibility.
What is the communication stage about?
This stage is about presenting to different audiences with diverse needs and expectations. Each element in the presentation must have a point-to-point relationship between conceptual thinking and reality. Explain to the client the reasoning backing up the idea. Listen as much as you speak. Show that the need is actually different from what they want.
what is the last stage about?
At this stage, as much as a designer delivers, it’s time to absorb the knowledge and expertise of the production team. Prototyping is useful to test the fidelity of functionality. A prototype/sample clears the way for the final production and stamps materials, structural elements, detailing, colors, final budget points, and a sustainable future.
This stage is about producing, testing, and responding quickly, efficiently, and to clients’ and users’ satisfaction.
What are Signposts ?
Signposts are features that help users figure out their immediate surroundings.
Give examples of signposts:
Annotated scroll bar, progress indicator, breadcrumbs
What is Wayfinding?
Wayfinding is what people do as they find their way toward their goal.
give examples of wayfinding features:
good signance - environmental clues - maps
