Market Research to Moodboards: Crafting Designs with Insight & Tech
Every design journey is unique, and mine is a blend of detective sleuthing, tech sprinkles, and a keen focus on the user. Here’s a quick map of my process:
1. The Market Detective: Before any actual designing begins, I don my detective hat to dig deep into the market landscape. This isn't about solving mysteries, but about unearthing what users want and how competitors deliver.
2. Charting the User’s Journey: To truly grasp a product, understanding the user flow is crucial. It’s like sketching out a treasure map of the user's journey – identifying pitfalls, shortcuts, and golden moments.
3. From Blueprint to Building: With the user’s journey mapped out, I lay down the wireframes. Think of this as the skeletal framework, ensuring the design has a strong backbone before the pretty layers are added.
4. Bridging the Gap with Tech: At this juncture, I introduce my findings to my digital assistant, ChatGPT. A quick chat, and I gain another perspective, ensuring I haven’t missed a beat.
5. The Magic of Moodboards: Drawing inspiration from everywhere – a retro diner, the sway of autumn leaves, or a graffiti-laden alleyway – I craft moodboards that set the tone and vibe.
6. Bringing Visions to Life: With all the groundwork laid, I dive into the design, making sure it doesn’t just look pretty but feels intuitive and memorable for users.
In essence, my design process intertwines the age-old principles of understanding users with a touch of modern tech. Merging tradition with innovation, every design becomes a story worth telling. 🎨🖌️🔍🤖
