Unit 3 Part 2: Sketchin' It Out

Pareto Principle

A decision-making tool that can help you decide where to begin when you have several tasks or problems.

High Fidelity Prototype

A prototype which is quite close to the final product, with lots of detail and a good indication of the final proposed aesthetics and functionality.

Low Fidelity Prototype

Low fidelity prototypes are used to show the potential final user interface to the client. They are created using pen and paper and are often large drawings that include specific detail unique to the site. Clients/End users can then provide feedback before implementation.

What are the pros of high fidelity prototyping?

Meaningful feedback during usability testing, Testability of specific UI elements or interactions, Easy buy-in from clients and stakeholders

What are two popular techniques that are used for low fidelity prototyping?

Paper prototyping and Clickable wireframes

What is the primary goal of building a prototype?

test designs and product ideas before creating the real product - success is directly related to whether you test it or not

Ideation

the process where you- generate ideas and solutions through various types of sessions

What are the pros of low fidelity prototypes?

It's inexpensive, fast, collaborative, and clarifying

Medium fidelity

Black and white digital prototype

What is the most common form of high fidelity prototyping?

Digital prototype

What are the four benefits of prototyping?

Fail Early- it can save a great deal of cost when developing your app and allows for you to start over/re-design with little to no cost Get Clarity- allows you to play with ideas and solicit feedback before fully investing in developing the software Sell Early- you need to obtain funding by demonstrating the product to investors, executive boards, or even prospective customers Iterate Quickly- you can cycle through multiple drafts before developing software; can create a better product with less time and money; put more effort towards planning stages

What are the cons of high fidelity prototyping?

There are higher costs associated

What are the cons of low fidelity prototypes?

Uncertainty during testing and Limited interactivity

What are the basic characteristics of high fidelity prototyping?

Visual design, content, and Interactivity

What are the basic characteristics of low fidelity prototyping?

Visual design, content, interactivity

User Persona

clarifies who is your target audience be answering the following questions: Who is my real audience? What are the current behavior patterns of my users? What are the needs and goals of my users?

prototype

expression of design intent; allows designers to present their designs and see them in action; (digital) - simulation of the final interaction between the user and the interface

Sketch wireframes

first drafts and should include basic UI components

Splash screen

graphical control element consisting of a window containing an image, a logo, and/or the current version of the software

What does fidelity mean in regards to referring to a prototype?

how it conveys the look-and-feel of the final product

User flow

path taken by a prototypical user on a website or app to complete a task, or user journey