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Bartosz Michalak
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Graphic design is an indispensable element of every software development process. It consists of several factors, without which it is impossible to create a valuable software product. In software projects, we distinguish UX and UI design. However, the proper process of creating a visual layer of an application, website, or any other platform is usually preceded by an in-depth analysis of the final product’s goals, objectives, and a workshop process.
UX designers are responsible for the user experience of each digital product. This is an essential element because an unsuitable UX design can translate into an end user’s unwillingness to the product. UX designers’ task is to know the exact requirements of potential users and then create a project that will solve future users’ problems. The UX design stage consists of creating wireframes, which are a graphical representation of the project.
In UI design, we are talking about the visual layer of a mobile application, website, or any other platform. These are all elements that are visible to the end-user. UI designers’ task is to prepare mockups based on UX wireframes, which are a proposal of software products’ visual design. The UI design also includes the selection of colors, creating or sticking to the company’s branding or other elements allowed in communication, and animations. Thanks to the mockups, a given product’s originators can see how the final version of the project will look like even before it is implemented.
Designing applications and websites consist of an in-depth business analysis, knowing the market environment, requirements, and end-users’ expectations. If the originators of applications or websites do not yet have a branding or logo, the designers start their work from these elements. The designers also propose colors and rules related to the proposed branding, which are usually collected in a document called a brand book.
After creating the branding, the designers are ready to move on to UX and UI design, which may include static elements such as the use of dedicated iconography and animations. Designers use them to diversify the final product’s visual layer and improve the project’s user experience.
To learn more about Design, see the blog posts below.
February 13, 2023 - 5 min read
Because UX review involves evaluating the entire user experience of a digital product from start to finish, it identifies any pain points or friction in the user experience to make informed design decisions.
Read moreNovember 8, 2022 - 8 min read
When asked what you value most, companies usually point out trust. After all, we want to be credible and reliable in what we do – whether it’s about our employees, vendors, or product. But trust…
Read moreAugust 30, 2022 - 5 min read
Colors and shapes are powerful weapons in the hands of a skilled illustrator. With professional graphic design, it is possible to create the way users will perceive a brand. Whether a product will be considered…
Read moreAugust 3, 2022 - 6 min read
When you’re about to release a new application you always wish to make your mobile app development process perfect and achieve success. However, there exist some irrelevant or annoying features that including in the app…
Read moreMay 12, 2022 - 5 min read
Every product workshop should be tailored to the needs of your client and their product. Workshops are a natural way for designers to work. They are hands-on, team-based meetings that also involve non-designers. Before we…
Read moreMarch 29, 2022 - 5 min read
As UX / UI designers we all would like to reach the widest possible audience and provide them with inclusive experiences, taking into account their individual features or characteristics. Usually, it’s quite a big challenge…
Read moreFebruary 23, 2022 - 6 min read
Job interviews are more or less stressful for everyone. But when we’re looking for a new job, we should be confident of our skills and be prepared for any circumstances. Yet, this isn’t how it…
Read moreNovember 3, 2021 - 4 min read
If you want to develop an app or website that’s appealing and memorable, this new TrendBook will help you! Take advantage of our top tech experts’ years of experience and look at growing UX/UI design…
Read moreOctober 15, 2021 - 5 min read
Behind every successful brand, there’s a well-designed website. And the first step in web development is flawless navigation. It’s one of the most important aspects of good web design as users use it constantly, finding…
Read moreSeptember 28, 2021 - 6 min read
Today every product is being developed with mobile-first in mind. It happens for a reason – the market for smartphone apps is exploding! Just in a recent year, users downloaded 218 billion mobile applications to…
Read moreSeptember 8, 2021 - 3 min read
There’s a myriad of mobile devices to select. When developing an application for smartphones, it’s critical to stay current and create the best experience across all devices. Screen size and screen resolution are two factors…
Read moreAugust 31, 2021 - 4 min read
The design of a good landing page is crucial – when it is not adequate your business can have trouble with conversion rate and getting new clients online. It is your company’s virtual business card…
Read moreAugust 24, 2021 - 9 min read
Without a doubt, the topic of animations and making them in the User Interface section is a niche one. It’s no wonder because in many cases in the everyday workflow it doesn’t occur, being only…
Read moreAugust 4, 2021 - 6 min read
Climate change is a challenging environmental issue that the world is now dealing with. Rising air temperatures, rising sea levels, and changes in storm patterns are all consequences of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses, no…
Read moreAugust 2, 2021 - 7 min read
The post was written in collaboration with the entire UX/UI design team – Julia Komin, Grzegorz Musiał, and Patryk Bułat. The process of designing a mobile app at the beginning involves more than just sketching….
Read moreJuly 27, 2021 - 8 min read
Being a designer means betting on constant development. Mastering the use of the software does not come overnight, but after years of creating. You can learn a function that you missed or was not needed…
Read moreJune 11, 2021 - 9 min read
Is dark mode healthier for your eyes? The answer is the same as for many issues related to the impact of devices on us – it depends. For years we have been accustomed to reading…
Read moreJune 2, 2021 - 11 min read
Mobile app design is a topic that can be debated for hours. Every designer has their habits and preferences. However, while designing an app, the most important rule is to follow the tastes and practices…
Read moreMay 6, 2021 - 9 min read
Written by Julia Komin, UX/UI Designer and Filip Kwiatkiewicz, Flutter Developer Mobile applications are growing in popularity. Thus, more and more development tools appear and grow available for developers who want to create them. Among…
Read moreMarch 29, 2021 - 7 min read
When designing an ideal user experience, we think about creating user flow, mockups, aesthetic UI layer, creating style guides with buttons, inputs, and other assets. Design teams often overlook one more factor that significantly affects…
Read moreFebruary 17, 2021 - 7 min read
Maybe it is an exaggeration, but a website is one of the most important elements of your business. Probably even more important than profiles on LinkedIn or Instagram. It not only presents information about the…
Read moreJanuary 7, 2021 - 6 min read
Mobile applications accompany us in every area of life. Thanks to them, it has become easier than ever to arrange appointments, do shopping, order food, learn foreign languages, control health, or set insurance issues. Of…
Read moreDecember 28, 2020 - 7 min read
A key to efficient, timely, and high-quality product delivery is a successful collaboration between developers and designers. This cooperation means a mutual process where designers and other stakeholders can be included in the development process….
Read moreOctober 16, 2020 - 6 min read
Since our last TrendBook publication in March 2019, trends have changed a lot in UX and UI design. These changes were caused by the natural life cycle of trends, which are being replaced by new,…
Read moreSeptember 1, 2020 - 8 min read
What is gamification? Gamification is a trend in User Experience management that started being applied by businesses in the 1970s. While there is no single definition, what gamification is essentially inducing experiences characteristic to games…
Read moreAugust 20, 2020 - 6 min read
Theoretically, we all know that psychological activities are exclusively related to human beings and relationships. With the development of technology, which is a huge part of our lives, researchers go beyond stereotypical areas. Today’s human…
Read moreAugust 11, 2020 - 7 min read
Changes are fast in the world today. But how we do see change can depend, as it can either be a risk or an opportunity. It is beneficial to those who adapt to change in…
Read moreMarch 14, 2019 - 2 min read
This year might be groundbreaking in UX and UI design. Thanks to rapidly developing display technology, designers now have tools at their hand they never had before. Hyper-realistic renderings of Metallic colors, the introduction of…
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