UX Design Fundamentals Flashcards
What does “UX” stand for and what does it entail in the realm of design ?
“UX” stands for User Experience. In design, it encompasses a set of standards and best practices aimed at designing both a product and the experience of using it.
Why is understanding the user’s needs and expectations crucial in UX design ?
Understanding the user’s needs and expectations is crucial in UX design because the ultimate goal is to create a product that meets these needs and provides the best possible experience for the user. This involves working on the product’s usability, anticipating user behavior, and ultimately aiming to make the user happy.
How is UX design related to psychology, and why have professionals from fields such as psychology, ethnology, and statistics historically been involved in UX design ?
UX design is closely related to psychology because creating a product that resonates with users’ needs and emotions requires an understanding of human behavior and cognition. Historically, professionals from fields such as psychology, ethnology, and statistics have been involved in UX design because their expertise in understanding human behavior and preferences contributes to creating effective user experiences.
Define the terms UX and UI and explain their significance in product design.
UX stands for User Experience and refers to the overall experience a user has when interacting with a product. UI stands for User Interface and pertains to the visual and interactive elements of a product that users interact with directly. Both UX and UI are crucial in product design as they collectively shape the user’s perception and satisfaction with the product.
Differentiate between UX and UI, highlighting their respective roles in the design process.
UX encompasses both visible and invisible elements of the user experience, including aspects like usability, accessibility, and emotional response. UI, on the other hand, specifically focuses on the visible components of the user interface, such as layout, typography, color schemes, and interactive elements. While UI is a subset of UX, it does not encompass all aspects of the user experience.
Provide an analogy to illustrate the relationship between UX and UI, using a common everyday object.
An analogy using a car, specifically a Porsche, can be employed to illustrate the relationship between UX and UI. The car itself represents the product, while the driver (and passengers) serves as the user. The interior of the car, including components like the seat, dashboard, steering wheel, pedals, and gear shift, constitutes the UI, as it directly facilitates the user’s interaction with the car. Meanwhile, the overall experience of driving the car, encompassing factors like comfort, aesthetics, performance, and functionality, represents the UX.
