UX Design (User Experience Design)
What It Is: UX design focuses on the overall experience a user has when interacting with a product. It’s about the journey users take to achieve their goals.
Key Elements:
- User Research: Understanding the needs, behaviors, and pain points of the target users.
- Information Architecture: Organizing and structuring content in a way that makes it easy to find and use.
- Wireframing & Prototyping: Creating basic layouts and interactive models to test user flows and interactions before final design.
- Usability Testing: Observing how users interact with the product and making adjustments to improve the experience.
- Accessibility: Ensuring the product is usable by people with a range of abilities.
Goal: The goal of UX design is to create a seamless, efficient, and enjoyable experience for the user, ensuring they can easily accomplish their tasks.