ui/ux 101

ui/ux 101

Empathy, stories, personas!

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Introduction

Hey there, fellow designers and enthusiasts! In my pursuit of mastering Google UX/UI designing, I've embarked on an incredible journey of discovery. ๐Ÿš€ Today, I'm thrilled to share my newfound knowledge on creating empathy maps, user stories, personas, and crafting problem statements. Join me on this adventure into the heart of user-centered design! โค๏ธ

Personas

Embodying User Archetypes ๐Ÿ‘ค๐ŸŽญ Personas breathe life into user data, creating relatable characters that represent different user segments. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽจ Through personas, we gain a deeper understanding of our target audience, making it easier to design for their diverse needs.

User Stories

Narrating Users' Goals ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“– User stories enable us to capture user requirements in a concise and powerful format. They follow a simple structure: "As a [user], I want [goal], so that [benefit]." ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ก By creating user stories, we align our design efforts with users' real-life scenarios, fostering a seamless user experience.

User Journey Maps

Depicting the series of experiences a user goes through as they achieve a specific goal๐Ÿ“User journey maps highlight user feelings, motivations and pain points as they go through their experiences

Problem Statements

Illuminating the Path ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ก A well-crafted problem statement acts as a guiding star, steering our design process in the right direction. ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ By clearly defining the issues users face, we set the stage for creative problem-solving.

Hypothesis Statements

A hypothesis statement is an educated guess๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ“– about what you think the solution to a design problem might be. You know the challenges users are facing, so itโ€™s time to consider how your designs can alleviate their pain points.

Conclusion

Congratulations! ๐ŸŽ‰ You've just taken your first steps into the enchanting world of UX/UI design. Embracing empathy maps, user stories, personas, and problem statements, you hold the power to design experiences that leave a lasting impact on your users' hearts. โค๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ I'll be sharing more of what I learn subsequently๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽจ

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