The A.M. Dispatch | 01
Why do you love some apps but not others?
How is it that some apps look and feel more interesting than other apps, even when you’re doing basic things like checking your email or ordering food? In this week’s dispatch, we’re going to pull the curtains back on two key components that contribute to the look and feel of an app: UX & UI. Check out the latest resources below.
ARTICLE
Two key components of app design
As you start thinking about the design of your app, there are two key components you’ll need to get familiar with.
DICTIONARY
User Experience:
The experience users have with a product, especially in terms of how easy or pleasing it is to use.
User Interface:
The series of screens or pages, and visual elements that enable a person to interact with a web or mobile app.
BOOK
Don’t Make Me Think
A book by Steve Krug centered on human–computer interaction and web usability. The premise of the book is that a good interface lets users accomplish their tasks as easily as possible.
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