- An important part of any design process…is taking your ideas and testing them…with potential end users.…This process of making and testing…is called evaluative research.…In this video, we'll look closer at rapid prototyping…and user testing as two tools to help inform…your final design solution.…Both methods work hand in hand through a cycle of…testing, reviewing, and refining to help achieve…the best final solution.…Testing means sharing built prototypes with end users…to determine what's successful and what isn't.…
Then you review the user feedback…to identify parts of the prototype that need to be revised.…Refining is interpreting and converting that feedback…back onto the prototype,…and this process of testing, reviewing, and refining…is repeated until a successful outcome is reached.…A prototype is a rough mock-up of your final solution…that you can test with your end user.…A prototype may take on a digital form,…such as an interactive PDF, website wireframe,…or click through storyboard,…or it may also take on a physical form,…
Released
2/24/2015- Using research to add value and credibility to design work
- Understanding the different types of research
- Choosing research tools
- Creating a research plan
- Presenting research
- Using research to begin the design process
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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Challenges21s
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1. Why Design Research Matters
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2. Understanding Different Research Methods
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Market research2m 57s
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Ethnographic research4m 2s
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3. Tools for Design Research
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Literature review4m 32s
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Competitive analysis4m 4s
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Observational note-taking5m 29s
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Photo ethnography4m 23s
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Questionnaire/survey6m 6s
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Interview5m 56s
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Focus group5m 9s
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4. Creating a Design Research Plan
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Research process overview7m 41s
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5. Synthesizing and Presenting Your Findings
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Information frameworks3m 41s
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Experience model: The 5 Es4m 38s
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6. Using Research to Inform Design Solutions
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Conclusion
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Final thoughts3m 24s
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Additional resources1m 57s
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