Section F: Putting It All Together—Capstone Prototype Project
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Introduction & Overview
Read summaries of the section's main ideas at different levels of detail.
Quick Overview
Standard
The capstone prototype project is the culmination of your UI/UX journey. In this section, you will walk through all phases of design: defining a problem, empathizing with users, ideating solutions, prototyping, testing, and refining. You'll create a medium-fidelity or high-fidelity prototype using Figma, incorporate real feedback, and present your final work. This project not only reinforces everything you've learned but also prepares you for real-world product design tasks and portfolio development.
Key Concepts
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| Capstone Prototype | A final interactive mockup project combining all UI/UX skills. |
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| Persona Development | Creating a fictional user profile to focus the design process. |
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| Visual Hierarchy | Structuring visual elements so the most important ones stand out. |
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| Iteration | Making multiple improvements based on real user feedback. |
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| Interactive Prototyping | Designing clickable flows that simulate a real app experience. |
Examples & Applications
Problem: Students struggle to order from multiple local restaurants quickly.
Solution: An app that prioritizes search, filter, and quick checkout flow. User testing showed confusion around payment flow—redesigned layout improved clarity (Iteration).
Memory Aids
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Memory Tools
- Define → Understand (Persona) → Test → I**terate
Memory Tools
- Find users → Engage in testing → Extract insights → D**esign changes
Analogies
The capstone is like building a house: Research finds the land/needs, Wireframes are the foundation, the Prototype is the built structure, and Testing ensures the doors and windows work perfectly.
Flash Cards
Glossary
- Iteration
The process of refining and improving a design repeatedly based on testing and feedback.