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What is Visual Design? — updated 2025 | IxDF - The Interaction Design . . . In visual design, the path concept is pivotal as it invites action and storytelling Drawing from narratives like Hansel and Gretel or The Wizard of Oz, paths symbolize journeys, danger, and discovery In her insightful discussion, Ellen Lupton emphasizes the magnetic allure of paths, as seen in films such as Mad Max: Fury Road
What are the Principles of Design? | IxDF - The Interaction Design . . . Designs with clear sections are easier to process and scan than those without clear distinctions between sections — especially if the sections are conceptually distinct Hierarchy Hierarchy shows the difference in importance of the elements in a design Colour and size are the most common ways we can create hierarchy — for instance, by
What is Accessibility? | IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation Accessibility is the concept of whether a product or service can be used by everyone—however they encounter it Accessibility laws exist to aid people with disabilities, but designers should try to accommodate all potential users in many contexts of use anyway To do so has firm benefits—notably better designs for all
What is Universal Design? — updated 2025 | IxDF Ron Mace, who coined the term “universal design,” advocated for the design of environments that all individuals can access, regardless of their abilities A group at The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University developed the concept further in 1997 Universal design is closely related to accessibility
What is Emotional Design? | IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation The concept of emotional types in design is not standardized However, a common framework includes four emotional dimensions: Happy: Designs that evoke joy, satisfaction, and positivity Sad: Engaging designs that may elicit feelings of empathy or reflection Angry: Designs that provoke a sense of urgency, passion, or intensity
What is good design? | IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation Good design is a concept defined by industrial designer Dieter Rams’s principles: It makes a product useful and understandable, is innovative, aesthetic, unobtrusive, honest, long-lasting, thorough to the last detail, environmentally friendly, and involves as little design as possible Designers strive for good design
What is Interaction Design? | IxDF The 5 dimensions of interaction design(1) is a useful model to understand what interaction design involves Gillian Crampton Smith, an interaction design academic, first introduced the concept of four dimensions of an interaction design language, to which Kevin Silver, senior interaction designer at IDEXX Laboratories, added the fifth 1D: Words
What is User Centered Design (UCD)? — updated 2025 | IxDF Experts may carry out evaluations of the produced designs, using design guidelines and criteria However, you should bear two crucial points in mind First, to span the entire user experience, you must involve the users for evaluation Second, you'll need to ensure long-term monitoring of use Investment in UCD Pays off
What is Product Design? — updated 2025 | IxDF They prototype and test designs to meet user expectations and create a seamless, enjoyable experience for all users Contributions to the Overall Design Process Both roles contribute significantly to the overall design process—each in its own unique way A product designer tends to be involved from the initial concept to the final execution