UX Design Basics

Question 1

Interaction Design

Answer 1

Interaction Design: model of dimensions by Gilian Crampton Smith

1. 1-D Words, which includes the accuracy of words and also their tone
2. 2-D Visual representations, such as icons, diagrams, and typography
3. 3-D Physical form, such as shapes that call for interaction
4. 4-D Time, for example, interaction content that evolves with time
5. 5-D Behavior, including action, reaction, and presentation

Basic activities: discovering requirements, desinging alternative solutions, creating prototypes, evaluating desing
–> Double Diamond (Research (Discover &Define) Problem Definition & Design (Develop & Deliver)

Question 2

Information Architecture

Answer 2

= making the structure of infor- mation suitable for the user

• well-defined, appropriate quantity
• visible and consistend navigation
• search functionality
• how to navigate to the solution

Mental Modals = how a user believes a sys- tem functions.

Question 3

Screen Design, Graphic Design

Answer 3

Screen Design: WIMP (windows, icons, menus, pointer)
UX: interactions in general and also the experience of a user before and after the interaction
UI: actual contact of user and product through an interface
Graphic Design: focuses on the visual element of the interface and how to create it (Iconography, typography, photography & illustration,