Dos and Don'ts of UX and UI Design

A set of 25 vocabulary flashcards summarizing key concepts, dos, and don'ts in UX and UI design.

User Research

The process of understanding your target audience to inform design decisions.

Usability

The ease with which users can navigate and interact with a product or service.

Navigation

The way users move through a digital product to access information.

Accessibility

Designing products that can be used by people with various disabilities.

User Flows

The paths users take to complete tasks within a product.

Data-Driven Design

Using data and testing to inform design choices instead of assumptions.

Responsive Design

An approach to web design that ensures a website functions well on various devices and screen sizes.

Visual Hierarchy

The arrangement of elements in a way that clearly signifies their importance and guides the viewer's eye.

Whitespace

The empty space around elements in a design that helps reduce clutter and improve readability.

Interactive Elements

Components in the design that users can interact with, such as buttons and links.

Readability

The ease with which text can be read and understood, determined by factors like contrast and font size.

Hover States

Effects that occur when a user places their cursor over a clickable element.

Color Communication

The use of color to convey information or functionality in design.

Contrast

The degree of difference between two colors, crucial for readability and visibility.

Clutter

Excessive or unnecessary elements in a design that can confuse users.

Trendy Design

Design choices based on current trends rather than functional usability.

Consistent Design

Maintaining the same colors, fonts, and styles across a product for cohesion.

Button Styles

The visual appearance of buttons, which should be clear and understandable.

Touch States

Visual feedback provided to users when they touch a button or link, especially on mobile devices.

Information Overload

Presenting users with too much information at once, leading to confusion.

Color Reliance

Relying solely on color to convey messages, which can alienate users with color blindness.

Low Contrast

Using colors with insufficient difference in luminance, making text difficult to read.

Assumptions in Design

Making decisions without data or user feedback, which can lead to ineffective design solutions.

Deep Navigation

Hiding important information within multiple layers of menus or links.

Button Clarity

Ensuring that buttons are easily identifiable and their actions are clear.

Too Many Choices

A scenario where users are overwhelmed by options, leading to decision paralysis.