Lesson 1 Module 1 Flashcards
the product development life cycle
brainstorm
define
design
test
launch
characteristics of good user experience
usable
equitable
enjoyable
useful
responsibility of entry-level UX designers
researching
wireframing
prototyping
creating information architecture
communicating effectively
T-shaped designer
specialized in one area and have a general knowledge of all other areas.
Advertising agencies
Teams of creatives hired by clients to build marketing campaigns
Apprenticeships
Provides on-the-job training to help people develop real skills.
Assets
Everything from the text and images to the design specifications, like font style, color, size, and spacing.
Design Agency
A one-stop shop for the look of brands, products, and services
Empathy
The ability to understand someone else’s feelings or thoughts in a situation
Freelancers
Designers who work for themselves and market their services to businesses to find customers
Graphic designers
Create visuals that tell a story or message
Information architecture
The framework of a website or how it’s organized, categorized, and structured
Interaction designers
Focus on designing the experience of a product and how it functions
Motion designers
Think about what it feels like for a user to move through a product
Production designers
Make sure first and final designs match in the finished project materials and that the assets are ready to be handed off to engineering team
Prototype
An early model of a product that demonstrates functionality
UX program managers
Ensure clear and timely communication so that the process of building a useful product moves smoothly from start to finish
UX research
Understand users and learn about their backgrounds, demographics, motivations, pain points, emotions, and life goals
UX researchers
A type of researcher that conducts studies or interviews to learn about the users of a product and how people use a product
Wireframe
An outline or a sketch of a product or a screen
User experience
How a person, a user, feels about interacting with or experiencing a product.
