UX Design Framework - Interaction
The fourth in the series explores the principles associated with interaction as a core element of user experience design.Interaction design - the most recognised discipline within UX, has benefited from established principles from other fields of design.
Here I take a look at the principles that make up this important field.
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UX design framework - Behaviour
Using an image of the iPad seems a good way to herald in behaviour, the third part of the UX design framework.Well it catches eyes and seems to spark off plenty of opinion. Here I explore how they launched the product using a design principle relating to human behaviour.
An appreciation of why we behave in the ways we do is integral to designing a good experience.
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The UX design framework - Visual Design
In the second part of the UX design framework I look at visual design and its effect on the user experience.Here I look at the different elements that make up how we see interfaces and the importance of aesthetic qualities in our experiences with products and websites.
This image is courtesy of Andy Field (Hubmedia)
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The UX design framework
This is part one of a six part series about a design framework that can be followed when designing user experiences.It will concentrate particularly on contextual design issues and though mainly on screen based interactions it should be expanded in future to those areas beyond the screen.
It is a work in progress, but an attempt to address the need for some framing of the problems we face as UX designers in the diverse environments we will be operating in. Both now and in years to come.
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Agile and the importance of cultural understanding
This post explores the different aspects to gaining the right approach to a project that has iteration at its core.It is a challenge to get the right team together, but being aware of cultural hurdles will help collaboration, increase buy-in and ensure a successful outcome.
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