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The Four Types of Visualizations and When to Use Them
Introduction to the 2×2 Grid Data visualization is a field that is encompassed by many different fields of study, and styles of design. However, anything that exists under the umbrella of data visualization falls within one of the categories of a 2×2 grid (shown above) that represents information visuals. The four types of information visuals…
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What is Data Visualization?
A General Introduction IBM defines data visualization as, “…the visualization is the representation of data through use of common graphics such as charts, plots, infographics, and even animations.” Though it may seem like something that only people in analytics and statisticians will use, it can be used for a variety of purposes. Its core purpose…
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From Concept to Reality: High-Fidelity Prototyping
The Current Situation If you’ve been following my last few blog posts you know that I’ve been developing a companion app concept for the Roscoe, NY website. At this point, all of the blueprints have been drawn, the groundwork has been laid, and the necessary testing has been done. Now, I turn this concept from…
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Usability Testing – Putting Your Product to the Test
What is Usability Testing? So, you’ve developed your prototype, whether it be high or low-fidelity. Now what? Well, you’ve brought your product to life and now it’s time to put it to the test, the usability test. Usability testing is the practice of observing potential users interacting with your product. The article “Usability Testing” defines…
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Bringing Your Ideas to Life: Prototyping
What Is A Prototype? As step four of the design thinking process prototypes are an imperative aspect of design. Typically prototyping begins after the ideation stage, and it can take your product to the next level and bring research, ideas, and concepts to life. The article “The Ultimate Guide to Prototyping” explains, “Prototypes are a…
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Flowing Through the Design Process
What is a User Flow? User flows are a tool that can be utilized in the design process for a website or an app. They help the designers clarify and understand the user’s decision-making process as they move throughout an app or website by breaking these decisions and actions down to their most basic components.…
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Building the Blueprint: Information Architecture – Part B
Moving Forward: The Benefits In Part A of this project, I discussed the meaning of an information architecture, as well as an introduction to my next project. If you have not read that yet, check out Part A here. Let’s talk about some of the benefits an information architecture has to offer. The article, “Top…
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Building the Blueprint: Information Architecture – Part A
What Is An Information Architecture? If you are not familiar with the world of design, the phrase ‘information architecture’ may be unfamiliar to you. You may be thinking, “What does architecture have to do with an app or a website?” This is completely understandable, but let me explain the concept. An information architecture is the…
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Taking a Step Toward Creative Exploration
Have you ever had a crazy idea and thought to yourself, “Wow! I wish this really existed!” Me too! This past week, I spent time working on a project that requires me to think outside of the box and develop a product that I really do wish existed. I was tasked with taking a look…
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Website Redesign: The Process
Recently, I went through the process of conducting studies to prepare for a website redesign. A few short weeks ago, I set out on the process of recommending redesigns for The Edge Fitness Clubs’ website (https://www.theedgefitnessclubs.com/). As it is, the site has a reasonably unpleasant user experience. The interface of the site commonly gets in…
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