UX vs. UI
Q: What does “UX” stand for?
A: User Experience
Q: What is a problem statement?
A: A clear description of the issue the app solves.
Q: What is a storyboard used for?
A: Showing the sequence of how the app will work.
Q: What is the purpose of a style tile?
A: To show the visual direction of the app.
Q: What platform are students using to build the app prototype?
A: MarvelApp
Q: What does “UI” stand for?
A: User Interface
Q: Why do we create brainstorming slides first?
A: To explore multiple ideas before choosing one.
Q: What does “wireframe” mean?
A: A simple sketch layout of an app screen.
Q: Name one item included on a style tile.
A: Color palette / logo / icons / typography / buttons.
Q: What is user testing?
A: Having real users try the app to gather feedback.
Q: UX focuses on how the app ____.
A: Works / feels to use
Q: What is a user persona?
A: A basic profile of your target user based on assumptions + early research.
Q: How many lo-fi sketches are required?
A: At least 10.
Q: What does a color palette communicate?
A: Mood, branding, theme, or emotional tone.
Q: After user testing, what must teams do?
A: Make changes based on feedback.
Q: UI focuses on how the app ____.
A: Looks / visual design
Q: What do survey results help you do?
A: Make data-driven design decisions.
Q: What is a user flow?
A: A map showing the path a user takes inside the app.
Q: Buttons and icons on the style tile must be what?
A: Original work created by the students.
Q: What file type do students submit for the final prototype?
A: A MarvelApp link or exported screens (depending on your class — modify if needed)
Q: A good app balances UX and UI. Give one example of each.
A: UX example: simple navigation. UI example: clean color palette.
Q: Name 3 things a strong design document must include.
A: Research, user persona, storyboards, user flow, WIP screenshots, final prototype, artist statement.
Q: Storyboards must include what two important elements?
A: Frames + annotations explaining actions.
Q: Why do designers create style tiles before building the prototype?
A: To maintain consistent branding throughout the app.
Q: What must the artist statement include?
A: Title, purpose, meaning, process, and reflection on feedback.