WMA Q1 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is User Interface (UI)?
The point of human-computer interaction and communication in a device.
What is UI Design?
The process of designing the look, feel, and interactivity of a digital product.
What are input controls?
Interactive elements that enable a user to enter information.
What are navigational elements?
Elements that help the user navigate an interface to complete their desired task.
What are informational components?
Components that communicate useful information to the user.
What are containers in UI design?
Used to group content into meaningful sections, holding various elements based on screen size.
What does interactivity refer to in UI design?
How the user interface and its various elements behave and function.
What is visual design?
How the interface looks, involving color, typography, imagery, graphics, logos, icon design, and spacing.
What is information architecture?
How the content within the user interface is organized and labelled.
In product design, how are UX designers and UI designers compared?
UX Designers = Architects; UI Designers = Interior Designers.
What is the first key step in the UI Design Process?
Understanding the context.
What is the purpose of conducting competitor analysis in UI design?
To understand user expectations and design familiar interfaces.
What does designing screens and UI elements involve?
Designing all individual screens that make up the user journey and elements on these screens.
What is the purpose of creating wireframes and prototypes?
To communicate how the product UI should look and behave during user interaction.
What happens during the handoff to developers?
Developers turn the finalized UI designer’s prototypes into a real, working product.
What is one of the 6 Fundamental UI Design Principles?
Consistency.
What does familiarity and predictability mean in UI design?
Associating certain UI elements with actions based on experience with similar websites and apps.
What is the role of feedback in UI design?
Guides users towards their goal, indicating successful actions or errors.
What does flexibility in UI design refer to?
Providing options for users on how to complete certain tasks.
What is meant by efficiency in UI design?
Allowing experienced users access to shortcuts while guiding new users.
What is the responsibility of UI designers regarding accessibility?
To create interfaces that are accessible for all users.
