Training Note: UX Fundamentals
Jul 26th, 2024
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Course: UX Fundamentals by Krispian Emert
Design is not just what it looks like..
Design is how it works
- Steve Job -
Major Topics
- User research
- User journeys and scenarios
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Usability testing
UX and Its Place in the Development Cycle
- Planning
- Define the problem
- Understand user needs, goals, motivations
- Design the right thing
Analysis- Prioritize features based on user needs
- Avoid unnecessary development
Design- Ideation, prototyping, iterating
- User feedback saves costs
Implementation & Maintenance- User testing
- Analyze feedback for improvements
User Research
- Definition: Understanding users' behaviors, needs, and goals
- Method: Observing users in their natural environment rather than just asking questions
- Empathy Map: Tool to gather insights by observing what users think, feel, see, say, do, hear, and their pain points and gains
- Archetypes: Focus on users' behaviors and goals rather than demographics