(UI UX Designer) Exercise 07‐19‐02024 Visual Design Exercise - Quad22-Technologies/game_rec_wiki GitHub Wiki
Visual Design
Overview:
- Visual design is essential for creating an engaging and aesthetically pleasing user interface. This phase focuses on establishing a cohesive visual style and ensuring consistency across the website.
Tasks Breakdown:
1. Design a Cohesive Visual Style:
1.1. Define Visual Identity:
- Develop a visual identity that aligns with the brand’s personality and target audience.
- Include elements such as logos, icons, and imagery that reflect the gaming theme.
1.2. Color Schemes:
- Choose a color palette that enhances the user experience and aligns with the brand.
- Ensure colors are accessible and provide sufficient contrast for readability.
1.3. Typography:
- Select fonts that are legible and visually appealing.
- Define font sizes, weights, and styles for headings, body text, and other textual elements.
1.4. Branding Elements:
- Incorporate branding elements like logos, taglines, and other visual cues consistently across the site.
- Ensure branding elements reinforce the site’s identity and appeal to the target audience.
2. Create High-Fidelity Mockups of Key Pages:
2.1. Homepage:
- Design a visually engaging homepage that introduces the site’s features and invites user interaction.
- Include elements like featured game recommendations, latest reviews, and navigation menus.
2.2. Recommendation Page:
- Create a layout that highlights personalized game recommendations.
- Include visual elements such as game thumbnails, ratings, and brief descriptions.
2.3. User Profile:
- Design user profile pages that showcase user information, gaming history, and social connections.
- Ensure the layout is user-friendly and visually cohesive.
2.4. Reviews Page:
- Design a page where users can read and write game reviews.
- Include clear call-to-action buttons for writing reviews and rating games.
3. Develop a Style Guide:
3.1. Document Design Elements:
- Create a comprehensive style guide that documents all design elements, including color schemes, typography, and branding elements.
- Include guidelines for using images, icons, buttons, and other UI components.
3.2. Consistency Guidelines:
- Provide guidelines for maintaining visual consistency across the website.
- Ensure all team members and stakeholders understand and adhere to the style guide.
3.3. Accessibility Considerations:
- Include accessibility guidelines to ensure the site is usable by all users, including those with disabilities.
- Specify requirements for color contrast, font sizes, and interactive elements.
3.4. Update and Maintain:
- Regularly update the style guide as the design evolves.
- Ensure that any new design elements are added to the style guide to maintain consistency.
Conclusion:
- A cohesive visual design enhances the user experience and reinforces the brand identity.
- High-fidelity mockups and a detailed style guide ensure that the website is visually appealing and consistent.