UX Design Module 1 Flashcards
What are advertising agencies?
Teams of creatives hired by clients to build marketing campaigns
Advertising agencies play a crucial role in crafting the marketing strategies of various brands.
Define apprenticeships.
Provides on-the-job training to help people develop real skills
Apprenticeships combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge.
What are assets in design?
Everything from the text and images to the design specifications, like font style, color, size, and spacing
Assets are essential components used in the creation of marketing materials and products.
What is a design agency?
A one-stop shop for the look of brands, products, and services
Design agencies often provide comprehensive services including branding, graphic design, and web design.
What does empathy mean in a design context?
The ability to understand someone else’s feelings or thoughts in a situation
Empathy is critical for creating user-centered designs.
Who are freelancers?
Designers who work for themselves and market their services to businesses to find customers
Freelancers often have more flexibility and variety in their projects compared to full-time employees.
What is a generalist in UX design?
A UX designer with a broad number of responsibilities
Generalists are versatile and can handle various aspects of user experience design.
What do graphic designers do?
Create visuals that tell a story or message
Graphic design is crucial for effective communication in marketing.
Define information architecture.
The framework of a website or how it’s organized, categorized, and structured
Good information architecture enhances user navigation and experience.
What do interaction designers focus on?
Designing the experience of a product and how it functions
Interaction design is essential for ensuring a seamless user experience.
What is an internship?
A short term job with limited responsibility
Internships provide valuable exposure to the workplace and professional skills.
What do motion designers consider?
What it feels like for a user to move through a product
Motion design enhances user engagement through dynamic visuals.
What is a product?
A good, service, or feature
Products can vary widely across different industries.
What do production designers ensure?
First and final designs match in the finished project materials and that the assets are ready to be handed off to engineering team
Production designers play a key role in maintaining design integrity.
What is a prototype?
An early model of a product that demonstrates functionality
Prototypes are vital for testing and validating design concepts.
Define a specialist in design.
A designer who dives deep into one particular type of user experience, like interaction design, visual design, or motion design
Specialists bring in-depth knowledge and expertise to their specific field.
What is a startup?
A new business that wants to develop a unique product or service and bring it to market
Startups often operate in innovative and fast-paced environments.
What is a T-shaped designer?
A designer who specializes in one kind of user experience and has a breadth of knowledge in other areas
T-shaped designers can collaborate across disciplines while excelling in their specialty.
What do UX designers focus on?
How users interact with a product
UX designers aim to enhance user satisfaction and usability.
What is user experience?
How a person, the user, feels about interacting with, or experiencing, a product
User experience encompasses all aspects of the user’s interaction with the product.
What do UX engineers do?
Translate the design’s intent into a functioning experience
UX engineers bridge the gap between design and development.
What is the role of UX program managers?
Ensure clear and timely communication so that the process of building a useful product moves smoothly from start to finish
UX program managers help coordinate teams and resources effectively.
What is UX research?
Understand users and learn about their backgrounds, demographics, motivations, pain points, emotions, and life goals
UX research is fundamental for informed design decisions.
What do UX researchers do?
Conduct studies or interviews to learn about the users of a product and how people use a product
UX researchers gather qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design.
What is the role of UX writers?
Create the language that appears throughout a digital product, like websites or mobile apps
UX writers ensure clarity and consistency in user communication.
What do visual designers focus on?
How the product or technology looks
Visual design is key to creating an appealing and functional interface.
What is a wireframe?
An outline or a sketch of a product or a screen
Wireframes serve as a blueprint for the design process.
