TLDR: Inspired by design masters, this can aide your creative process: User first through to competition analysis, (innovation nit imitation), to familiarity and then focus on value then finally beautiful execution
As a junior designer, way back when, I visited our local design museum (I studied in London, UK, so my local design museum was fortunately the rather impressive Design Museum in Shad Thames) and fantasied over how great it would of been to be involved in, say, designing a Charles and Ray Eames leather recliner, or Dysons Cyclone Vacuum cleaner.
Now I’m doing stuff I feel proud off, in the field of UX/UI, I thought it worthwhile to see if I could mirror the process these great designers took and document it from a UXers perspective. So, here we go. I started with the following criteria:
Give users choice.
Competition Analysis
Design with familiarity in mind
Prioritise features that add value – the “Magic Moment”
TL;DR; Redesigning a unique bid auction site: From concept to creation, the goal was to build a competitive platform with a modern aesthetics, seamless navigation and from a mobile-first mindset
Conceptualising the Look and Feel of a Lowest Unique Bid Action Site
When designing a lowest unique bid action site, it is essential to create a visually appealing and intuitive interface that engages users and encourages them to participate. In this article, I will explore the design rationale and discuss responsive design best practices for such a site.
Design Rationale
The design of a lowest unique bid action site should align with the concept of bidding and competition while ensuring a seamless user experience. Here are some key design considerations:
Colour Palette: Choose a color scheme that evokes excitement and competition. i.e red, orange, and green convey a sense of urgency.
Typography: Legible and visually appealing gives modern and engaging feel to the site.
Visual Elements: Incorporate relevant visual elements such as icons, illustrations, or images to enhance the overall design. These elements can help convey the idea of bidding and create a visually appealing environment.
Clear Call-to-Action: Place a prominent and easily discernible call-to-action button to encourage users to participate in the bidding process. Use compelling language, such as “Place Your Bid Now,” to entice users to take action.
Intuitive Navigation: Design a clear and intuitive navigation system that allows users to easily explore different sections of the site. Implementing a well-structured menu and incorporating breadcrumbs can help users navigate seamlessly.
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What is Responsive Design and how can it help me?
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“As mobile devices are increasingly become the way to access online content, responsive design has emerged as a popular design strategy”
A good foundation and approach to web design is to craft an optimal viewing experience that is easy readable and has navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling across a wide range of devices (from desktop to mobile). New clients want this type of RWD , but it the default. I wish! For many websites, creating a website version for each resolution and new device would be a very big challenge, or at least impractical.
