Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 17, 2023Day 60: Becoming a UX DesignerToday, I watched a video highlighting steps or actions to take to become a UX designer. Presently, the value market is going through a phase. Rather than focus on what I cannot control, I would pay attention to what I can do and position myself to su...Discuss·36 reads60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2023Day 59: PrototypesToday, I learned about prototypes. What they are, why they are necessary, and why they shouldn't be overlooked in the design process. As well as the benefits and drawbacks of each type of prototype, which are: paper, low-fidelity, and high-fidelity p...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 15, 2023Day 58: Design ThinkingToday I learned about Design thinking and its non-linear yet innovative steps in solving problems and improving people's lives. This is a mindset, an ideology, of approaching every problem in a user-centered way. Frame a question Gather inspiration...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 14, 2023Day 57: LayoutToday, I created a UI Card using auto-layout. I made sure to take note of the finer details, such as naming layers, space between elements, alignment, and use of color. I also learned about text layouts for websites; we have the aligned layout and th...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 13, 2023Day 56: Visual DesignToday, I learned how to test perceptions of visual design. How to assess user reactions, visual-design aesthetics within usability testing, and being aware of biases. I also learned about "left-side vertical navigation on desktop," The benefits, draw...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 12, 2023Day 55: TypographyToday I learned about Typography, groups, and tips for conveying clear messages—also the guidelines for designing for the web, Android, and iOS devices. Typography involves the arrangement and selection of types to make written language legible, read...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 11, 2023Day 54: Usability TestingToday, I watched an enlightening session on Usability Testing by Steve Krug. Usability is an attribute of good design. A thing is usable if a person of average ability and experience can figure out how to use it for its intended purpose without it be...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 10, 2023Day 53: Visual HierarchyVisual hierarchy refers to all the elements in a design and how they are perceived in terms of importance. Methods for Creating a Visual Hierarchy Using size or scale The use of color Using Whitespace Alignment Guidelines for Creating a Better ...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 9, 2023Day 52: Importance of Empathy in UX DesignToday I learned about empathy in UX design, how to create empathy and user journey maps, user stories, how to scope design problems, and what happy paths, curb effects, and edge cases are. Empathy is understanding someone else's feelings or thoughts ...Discuss60daysUXchallenge
Alexis Abakasangaalexisabakasanga.hashnode.dev·Jul 8, 2023Day 51: Card SortingCard Sorting is a UX research technique used to evaluate or generate ideas for the information architecture of a product or service. Types of Card Sorting Remote vs. in-person Open vs. Closed Moderated vs. Unmoderated How to conduct a card sort ...Discuss60daysUXchallenge