BASICS OF UX(USER EXPERIENCE) DESIGNS,FUNDAMENTALS AND FOUNDATIONS(PART-2)

Hey everyone, Welcome to the part-2 of UX Design. If you haven't checked out our previous post click here .

                                It is crucial to adopt a user-centered mindset during the design process. User-centered design is an iterative design process where we involve users and their needs within each phase of the design process to create usable and accessible products and services. We involve users by conducting user research(surveys, interviews, focus groups, or workshops to develop an understanding of their needs and specify user requirements.

                            We're going to look at the key approach, the attitude, and the process elements which are necessary for UX design. And the three things that we're going to look at is the user-centered mindset. We're going to look at the key stages of the process, and then we'll be looking at iteration in design. So first of all, we're going to look at the user-centered mindset. And what's really important here is to keep your user at the center of your design at all times. So consider how your product would impact them. Now, remember you're not the user. So just because it works for you, it might not necessarily work for them. And a key part of this is trying to understand your user.

                         Now one way to do this is to approach it with a bit of curiosity. So ask questions like why and what if. Try and approach it with empathy and put yourselves in their shoes. And try and go in with an open mind. Try and get rid of any sort of preconceptions that you might go in with initially. Now, remember to consider all parts of the user experience. So it's not just the UI or the screen that the customer would interact with, but it's every single interaction that they would have with your business. So are they going into a physical store? Are they going to be receiving a delivery? Are they going to be calling up? And think about what they expect from each of these interactions and think about how they would react to it. And this is how you would be able to keep your user at the center of your design.

                        First of all, you have to discover more about your users and other relevant products. Second, you have to describe and define your concept. So what are you really trying to create? Third, you should design the behavior. Fourth, you have to develop your design. So this is where you add the details, digital promotion, and you test it on your users. And fifth, you will know your product or your site. That all? No, remember you need to continuously improve your design. (that's the one thing you must have it in your mind).

                        Let's get a bit deeper into the iteration in design. Design is not a one-off activity, and these steps don't always come one after the other. Sometimes you have to loop around and revisit it in a more fluid way.it's easy to get attached to the first idea of a design that you might have, but it's really important to keep in mind that the best way to ensure success is to base your decisions around real data from real users. This is the best indicator that you can get to see how your product or your site will be received by a wider group. And it doesn't finish there.