Unit 6 Reading Response

Skeuomorphic design and flat design each have a place. When combined together they can create a softer look. Users are typically quick to learn how things work through visual queues created by the designer through uniformity, color, size, and shape of elements. Flat design tends to look cleaner and simpler to navigate. The use of white space or open space in design can offer a more relaxed experience. This technique is particularly useful in which large amounts of information is being relayed. It helps the users ability to digest the information in a more comfortable, non-overwhelming way. In cases where a design is tackling a more creative approach, skewmorphic design can be very helpful in immersing the user in an experience more closely related to the overall message. 

Unit 8 Reading Response

Creating and identifying personas of users is vital when coming up with a users experience within an application or website. It allows for clear goals to be set and sketching to be done. The step of sketching out ideas and making wordlists helps define the feel of and use of an application or site. Next comes wire framing, which confine the layout for a lo-fi example, which lays out the experience and usability of an app or site. A closer look comes when creating a hi-fi mock up, this will project the experience in a manner as close to a live experience as possible, in a quicker than coding and publishing way. Making auto fill search elements is highly recommended on a page, to allow faster access to resources within. Testing will help work out any bugs, design and coding flaws, and offer a more precise user experience when done. Making a recognizable symbol for your application that is unique will help in faster identification. The next stage is marketing. This can be done through social media, blogs, ads, and professional publishing sites. Thorough analysis and constant contact is helpful in making sure the product is gaining as much publicity as possible.  

tumblr.com

Facebook.com

twitter.com

linkedin.com

blogger.com

wordpress.com

youtube.com

Application Design Statement

This application is for the DIY minded person. In a single location, it offers the most efficient, robust stream of information related to life hacking currently available. Search, upload instructions, photos, and videos, browse trending hacks, and save favorites. This app will save precious time, and direct information in a concise, shared manner, which is is the basis for life hacking. Users can choose from 6 categories: Home, Food, Car, Wardrobe, Cleaning, and Office. Finally, a way to save space on your hard drive by being able to delete screen grabs and copied pdf’s of hack’s you love!

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