The Beginning

Design Process The first thing we had to do was make a decision on how the app would function. I have learnt that when creating an app, in terms of importance, functionality comes before the design of the app. We then transferred this into a navigation. With the navigation when can then decide what content goes into what section. We have to bare in mind that the content must be simplified so that it is easy for the user. We had to also undertake a large amount of market research to know what our audience would want in the App, how they connect with the University and what would attract them to do the App.

One aspect of my PDP module was to create a action plan, where I state the steps needed to get into the career I want. However before I was able to think of the steps needed, I had to research what area in Graphic Design I want to go into something I have been unconsciously avoiding. UI Design  Most people take the angle of looking at salaries however I decided to look at what aspect of Graphic Design I enjoy. I remember when I worked in Apple I was amazed to learn how technology and design calibrate together to improve the human experience. An app I loved was Color ID, which aids the blind by telling them the colour of an item when you place your iPhone towards it. With this interest in the technology industry I looked at how Graphic Design can be a part of it, I came across UI Design. Even though UI Design is very specific it is a board job market, seeing as you can work as a web designer, app designer or the mobile industry. Also while conducting my research I discove...