Project 4 – App Design

You will design UI/UX for a prototype for an app.

Minimum of 6 screens to be designed in PS.

Some links:

Smashing Magazine:

Templates:

NOTE: I have a sample wireframe and sample user flowchart in the downloads page for this class.

taken from www.smashingmagazine.com and www.alistapart.com

6 things to consider

1. mirror the native interface

2. Create list views

3. simplify the interface

4. layer the interface

5. icons

6. gestures and responsive design

5 most common mistakes:

1. overblown visuals

2. neglecting limitations

3. confusing nav

4. app is not a computer or website

5.disregard of context

DUE NEXT CLASS:

Overall concept with a write up of:

a. who the app is for – core audience and user type.

b. how it works – summarize briefly in 3 sentences or less

Design:

1. USER FLOW CHART

2. 6 (minimum) WIREFRAMES OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SCREENS