Design Theory UX and UI Design Fundamentals

Question 1

What does UX stand for in design?

Accepted Answer

User Experience

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Universal Experience

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Unique Expression

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Unified Execution

Question 2

What is a wireframe in UX design?

Accepted Answer

A low-fidelity schematic showing layout and functionality without visual styling

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A 3D structural model of a product

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A high-resolution final design mockup

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A physical prototype made of wire

Question 3

What is 'affordance' in UX design?

Accepted Answer

A design cue that signals how an element can be used

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The cost of a design project

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The time needed to complete a task

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The budget allocated for user testing

Question 4

What is Fitts's Law in UX design?

Accepted Answer

Larger and closer targets are easier and faster to click

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The more features, the better the product

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Users prefer colorful interfaces

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Menus should never exceed 7 items

Question 5

What is a 'persona' in UX design?

Accepted Answer

A fictional but research-based character representing a target user type

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A designer's professional portfolio

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An animated UI element

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The design system's style guide

Question 6

What does 'UI' stand for and how does it differ from UX?

Accepted Answer

UI = User Interface, focused on visual and interactive elements; UX encompasses the broader overall experience

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UI = User Intelligence; UX = User Experience — they are unrelated

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UI and UX mean exactly the same thing

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UI = Unified Interface; it is a subset of graphic design only