User experience for creative industries: week 1

Week 1 notes:

Assesment brief https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l1adrc72nzzaxw3iwpt4q/UXCI-Assignment-Brief.pdf?rlkey=me86z2omab5xle7kq33krpfld&e=1&dl=0

User centred design principles:

-A design framework created specifically for the users needs and wants. 

-The importance of the user, leads to icreased user satisfaction and accessiblity which creates a more effective product


Ten great examples of ui design: https://bigredjelly.com/blog/10-inspiring-examples-of-ux-ui-design-done-right/


Key principles of UCD:

-empathy, feel what users experience

-usability, easy to navigate

-accesibility, accesible for all users 

-A great example is the UK GOV websites


The UCD process

Steps:

•1. Research & Discovery

•2. Define User Requirements

•3. Ideate and Prototype

•4. Test with Users

•5. Iterate & Refine

•Cycle of continuous feedback.


Involving Users in the Design Process 

•Methods for involvement: Surveys, interviews, usability testing, A/B testing...

•Benefits: Gaining direct insights, reducing guesswork, improving relevance.



Challenges in Applying UCD•

• Common challenges:

•1. Limited access to users.

•2. Time and budget constraints.

•3. Balancing user needs with business goals.


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