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Design user interfaces

Design user interfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADIG402
State Code
AWJ32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100799 - Communication And Media Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design user interfaces for interactive media products such as web environments, games or e-learning resources.It applies to individuals who apply visual communication skills and work collaboratively in a team environment to develop final specifications for user interface designs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify project requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss concept with relevant personnel to clarify design briefs
  • 1.2 Confirm technical parameters of interactive media products, including delivery platform
  • 1.3 Identify target audience and user characteristics
  • 1.4 Assess information architecture specifications
2. Produce design specifications
  • 2.1 Visualise concepts and develop preliminary sketches based on content architecture and audience characteristics
  • 2.2 Use visual design principles to sketch screen layouts showing main spatial zones
  • 2.3 Specify functional areas within screen layouts
  • 2.4 Specify metaphors if required, and look and feel of user interfaces
  • 2.5 Develop final detailed sketches taking into consideration all ideas generated
  • 2.6 Review interfaces with relevant personnel and modify design if required to meet requirements of brief
  • 2.7 Write user interface design specifications and instructions for development teams to use
  • 2.8 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screen and keyboards for extended periods of time
3. Test and finalise user interface designs
  • 3.1 Develop prototype of user interface
  • 3.2 Plan and implement testing of interface design with sample users
  • 3.3 Evaluate results of testing and adjust information architecture in design specifications if required
  • 3.4 Obtain final agreement on finished designs from relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1112 CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF99 CUADIG412 Design user interfaces Unit of competency