UIUX Basics
By Kaustubh More
Agenda
• Introduction
• Principles of UX Design
• Design Process
• Tools
• Examples
User Experience (UX)
User Experience (UX) refers to the feeling users
experience when using a product, like a website, app, or
any tech gadget. It’s not just about how it looks. It’s also
about how easy and enjoyable it is to use.
Principles of UX
Is there a need to follow principles
Principles of Effective UX
• Focus on User
• Intuitive Interface
• Efficiency
• Enjoyable Experience
• Accessibility
• Consistency
Focus on User
• User-Centered Approach: Always prioritize the user’s
needs, goals, and expectations. Understand their pain
points and motivations.
• User Research: Conduct interviews, surveys, and
usability tests to gather insights. Create user personas
to represent different user types.
• Empathy: Put yourself in the user’s shoes. What would
make their experience better?
Intuitive Interface
• Clarity and Consistency: Design interfaces that are easy
to understand. Use familiar patterns and conventions.
• Navigation: Organize content logically. Clear menus,
buttons, and labels guide users seamlessly.
• Feedback: Provide immediate feedback for user actions
(e.g., button clicks, form submissions).
Efficiency
• Streamlined Processes: Minimize steps required to
achieve a task. Remove unnecessary friction.
• Shortcuts: Offer keyboard shortcuts or gestures for
power users.
• Load Times: Optimize loading times to keep users
engaged.
Enjoyable Experience
• Emotional Design: Consider aesthetics, color, and
typography. A visually pleasing design evokes positive
emotions.
• Micro-Interactions: Small animations or transitions (like
a heart icon changing color when clicked) add delight.
• Surprise and Delight: Unexpected positive moments
enhance the overall experience.
Accessibility
• Inclusivity: Design for all users, regardless of abilities.
Consider visual impairments, motor skills, and cognitive
differences.
• Alt Text: Provide descriptive alt text for images. Ensure
screen readers can interpret content.
• Color Contrast: Maintain good contrast for readability.
Consistency
• Design Patterns: Stick to established design patterns.
Consistency reduces cognitive load.
• UI Elements: Buttons, icons, and forms should behave
consistently throughout the product.
• Design Systems: Create a design system with reusable
components.
Design Process
So there is a Process?
Design Process
• Empathize: Research your users’ needs to gain
an empathic understanding of the problem you
are trying to solve.
• Define: State your users’ needs and problems
clearly.
• Ideate: Challenge assumptions and create a wide
range of ideas for potential solutions.
Tools
What tools can be used?
Adobe
Sketch Ilutrastor
Adobe Figma
XD
Examples
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Google Gmail Login Page
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Apple Webpage
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Design Design
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