Getting started with UI-UX (Forge-e-Logo)
Isn’t it amazing how graphics and logos are so appealing to the eye? Ever wondered how it works? Here’s how!
User Interface and User Experience design are processes in charge of designing a page of a particular software with which a user interacts. This generally includes acquiring and integrating the product, keeping in mind various aspects such as branding, usability, design, and function.
But what exactly is the difference UI/UX? Though these terms are often used interchangeably, they mean completely different things. They relate to different aspects of the development process.
- While UX refers to any product or service in general, UI is limited to the digital world.
- The main function of UX is to identify the various problems a user might face while using an application. On the other hand, UI creates an aesthetically pleasing interface for the same.
- A UX designer identifies the needs of the target group of users and accordingly creates a blueprint of the appropriate application. The UI designer executes the whole idea and gives life to the product.
A number of features mark the importance of UI-UX.
- Simplicity: The graphics used to create the website must be modest to avoid distractions.
- Attention seeking: The designed application must be easy to use and should impress the user at the first glance.
- User privacy: User privacy involves effective communication with users.
- Flexibility: “UNDO” should be provided in order to retrieve unintentionally discarded data.
It is necessary to understand that UI-UX plays a major role in helping a business achieve success. The application design should satisfy the user in order to broaden the consumer base. The designed application or product should attract the user immediately. Moreover, for a startup, UI-UX helps create the first impression of the venture. So an attractive design will create a good brand image.
To all those who are keen on building their UX design skills, here’s how you can get started. UI-UX uses a set of basic principles and skills of web and visual design. These include typography, grid systems, contrast, color, and more. The Double Diamond process includes 4 phases: Discover(research on the potential users), Define(understanding needs of the users), Develop(bring in different ideas) and Deliver(the solutions). Learning this skill and referring to design-related articles can help you boost your ability to design.
Graphic designing is a growing field and a captivating logo is the first step towards a business’s success.
So here’s, Forge-e-logo, an online event consisting of two rounds. In the first round, different fictional brands and their requirements will be provided to the participants to create their classic logo. Qualifiers will be given a common problem statement that will be judged based on novelty and creativity. Winners will be rewarded with incredible internship opportunities and cash prizes. Come explore more about UI-UX and unleash the Paul Rand in you!
