BAB 3 DESIGN PROCESS PART 2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is the purpose of a UI design workshop?
to have participants quickly sketch rough ideas for the user interface.
outputs of a UI design workshop(3)
storyboards, design concepts, and guidelines
What is the definition of storyboards in a UI design workshop?
A storyboard communicaates a story through images displayed in a sequence of panel that chronologically maps the story’s main events
What is the role of design concepts in a UI design workshop?
Design concepts frame UI ideas to ensure an aesthetically-consistent app, software, or website.
What is the role of guidelines in a UI design workshop?
Guidelines set design rules based on the agreed design concepts, ensuring consistency across the project.
What is a design pattern in the context of user interface design?
A design pattern is similar to a recipe for handling common user interface design issues.
How can design patterns be useful when facing a design problem?
When facing a design problem, it can be useful to look at several patterns to see if they help solve the problem.
What are the advantages of using design patterns?
The advantages include not having to reinvent the wheel and learning from others’ mistakes.
What are the limitations of design patterns?
The limitations are that only common things have patterns, and patterns are not one-size-fits-all; what works in one situation may not work in another
What are the different formats for getting input from users? (4)
Flexible format, forgiving format, fill in the blank, and structured format.
What is a Flexible/Forgiving Format?
It is a user input method where users can quickly enter data in a way that the system can interpret, even if the input isn’t perfectly formatted.
When should you use a Flexible/Forgiving Format?
When select boxes, radio buttons, and checkboxes make the input process too complicated.
When the time it takes to complete a task exceeds the importance of the user’s goal.
When the input is related to a single topic, such as a physical location or an event with a start time.
When the expected input can be easily interpreted by a computer program.
When should you not use a Flexible/Forgiving Format?
When users might input anything or ask questions unrelated to the task.
When there isn’t a clearly defined purpose for the input.
What is a Fill-in-the-Blank Format?
It is an input method where users enter data directly into blank spaces within a sentence, making the context of the input clear.
When should you use a Fill-in-the-Blank Format?
When creating labels for input fields that do not adequately explain the input’s purpose.
When labels for input fields are long and complicated, making it hard for users to understand.
When the context of the input field can be better expressed by placing it within a sentence.
When filling out input fields within a sentence structure forces users to read the entire sentence and understand the context of each input field.
When should you not use a Fill-in-the-Blank Format?
When there are many input fields that are not required to be filled out.
How should input fields be represented in a Fill-in-the-Blank Format?
Input fields should be placed within a sentence, so the context is clear
The sentence should be structured in a way that guides the user to understand what is being asked for in each input field.
What is the rationale behind using a Fill-in-the-Blank Format?
It simplifies the user interface by reducing the need for long and complicated labels.
It ensures that users read and understand the context of each input field, reducing errors and misunderstandings.
By integrating input fields into sentences, it makes the form more intuitive and user-friendly.
What is a Structured Format?
It is an input method where users need to enter data in a predefined structure, ensuring the input adheres to a specific format.
When should you use a Structured Format?
When select boxes, radio buttons, and checkboxes make data entry too complicated.
When the task completion time is disproportionate to the importance of the user’s goal.
When the input data type is specific, such as a zip code, date, time, or phone number.
When the expected user input follows a specific format that can be easily interpreted by a computer program.
When should you not use a Structured Format?
When the user input is open-ended and does not follow a predictable pattern.
How should input fields be represented in a Structured Format?
Input fields should be presented with accompanying labels that clearly describe the expected input format.
Labels should specify the structure users must follow to input valid data.
Use mechanisms like date selection calendars to help users enter data in the correct format.
What is the rationale behind using a Structured Format?
It sets clear expectations by ordering input fields in a structured format, guiding users on the required input.
Chunking large input fields into smaller bits reduces data entry errors and makes it easier to transcribe or memorize long numbers.
Structured formats are well-suited for predictable input, while forgiving formats are better for open-ended input.
It saves time for users who repeatedly fill out the same input fields as part of frequent tasks, streamlining and controlling inputs.
It aids in speeding up data capture tasks and reducing errors, thus addressing the “garbage in, garbage out” problem.
How does the UI Pattern Card Deck help designers?
It helps designers consider all available options and how they match the needs of the project.
It provides inspiration and guidance for designing user interfaces by presenting common patterns and solutions.
