Wireframes
A wireframe of a web interface clearly illustrates the page layout.
Graphic treatment
The addition of graphic treatment to the above wireframe provides the look and feel of a final product.
User Centric can assist at any stage of interaction or UI design projects.
We are fortunate to be involved in the product design lifecycle with many of our clients. Clients may come to us for assistance with refinement of an existing product, product definition, a complete product redesign, design exploration for a new mode of interaction, or user interface testing.
Our primary focus is on creating intuitive interfaces that reflect the findings and insights from user research and user interface testing. We want these interfaces or interactions to clearly support users' goals, meet user expectations, and satisfy user needs. Our designs reflect a dedication to users' needs and interface best practices, as well as our clients' primary business or technical considerations.
We have been involved in the design of Web sites, software applications, small screen interfaces, mobile devices, healthcare products, healthcare packaging, IVRs, retail point of sale (POS) terminals, touch-sensitive applications, and more.
Approaches include:
- Application of task analysis and user analysis
- Design brainstorming
- Iterative design (multiple rounds of user feedback and/or testing plus design revisons)
- Rapid wireframing
- Prototyping
- Storyboarding
- Functional mapping
- Visual design, including adherence to specific brand guidelines as requested
Deliverables may include:
- Wireframes
- Prototype screens (with limited or full visual design)
- Multiple design reviews
- Functional prototypes or HTML simulations for usability testing or user interviews
- Interaction design guidelines (specifies how the user should interact with a product and how the product should respond to the user)
- Interaction storyboards (task-oriented)
- User interface style guides (general guidelines)
- User interface standards (screen by screen, as necessary)
- Functional and UI requirement documents
- Icons
Questions?
Interested in additional information about user-centered design from User Centric? Contact us to schedule a conversation to discuss your design issues.
