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Learn about the evolution of design processes, from low fidelity to high fidelity prototypes, and the importance of user research and rapid iterations. Discover how to save time, effort, and money by leveraging prototypes to understand users, competition, and goals. Avoid pitfalls like feature creep and legacy design bias to create an exceptional user experience. Uncover secrets for design success and remember that users are not always forgiving. Stay technology agnostic and prioritize user experience over technology. Connect with Uday M. Shankar for more insights and questions.
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Usability & Prototyping Uday M. Shankar Yahoo! Bangalore India
Usability+ Prototyping Uday M. Shankar | Yahoo! Bangalore India
Who am i • Been in UI/UX space for 11 years • Present: Owns PROTOTYPING in Yahoo! India • Past: Was with Nokia Bangalore • Tweets at @udayms • Blogs at udayms.wordpress.com
User Interface Design • Facilitating the userto perform a specific task in a specific context in a fast and efficient manner by leveraging the power of technology and design. USER TASK CONTEXT
As Design Evolves Low fidelity Less functional detail Static Less formal testing Disposable Paper High fidelity More functional detail Interactive More formal testing Re-purpose-able Code
‘New’ Process 1 Visual Designer Interaction Designer Developer
‘New’ Process 2 Visual Designer Usability Tester Interaction Designer Developer
‘Another’ New Process Visual Designer User Research Interaction Designer Prototyper Rapid Iterations
I Recommend Designer User Research Designer Prototyper Rapid Iterations User Research
Why? • Going back to the drawing board is not a problem! • Documented design evolution • Sign off on design decisions
DoAwesome Stuff! Save Time Save Effort Save Money
Remember! • Keep it quick & dirty • Beware of Feature creep • Dontlet ‘legacy’ design for you • Dontlet design bias your user
Secrets from the GOLDEN SCROLL
Users are not REALLY forgiving
Be Technology Agnostic
Experience is the driver. Not Technology.
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