Anatomy of a Product
The Sum of the Parts
CONTEXT
Products are designed to achieve a certain goal within a certain given context. Through design we attempt to anticipate how the goal is achieved.
Lifecycle & Journey Mapping
User Research & Usage Scenarios
Goals and Outcomes
HUMAN
We are the Humans who use these products. We have feelings, families, and stresses. We come with different shapes, sizes, colours and cultures.
Active / Passive / Residual Experience
Measuring Experience / Validating Design
Humanized Design
INTERACTION
Interactions are the dialog between the user and the product. These are the actions humans make, and the reactions the product takes. These interactions exercise the purpose of the product.
Wireframe & Storyboarding
Behaviour & Function
Interaction Design
Motion, Timeline & Feedback Loop
INTERFACE
The Interface reveals the manner in which the product wishes to be interacted with, in order to uncover its value. The interface is bound to the interactions.
Visual Interface Design
Form & Ergonomics
Control Surface Design
Micro Interface Design
SURFACE
The character of the product can be found in its expression. The surface encapsulates how and in which form the product is meant to be perceived.
Brand
Visual Design Language
Color / Material / Finish
Style & Tone
STRUCTURE
The product is organized and supported through its structure. If done well, the structure becomes elegantly simple.
Information Architecture
Navigation Design
Application Design
FOUNDATION
The foundation is the design language and system the product is built upon. The foundation anchors the product in the medium, and brand.
Design System & Design Research
Interaction Patterns + UI Components
Design Strategy & Architecture
Anatomy of a Product
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