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STAGES OF DESIGN: ANALYSIS, DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING

Ruziboeva Mushtariy

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  • Part 1 — Stage identification task
  • Task: Read the activities below and identify which stage they belong to�(Analysis / Design / Prototyping).
  • 1. Conducting user interviews → __________
  • 2. Creating wireframes → __________
  • 3. Defining user needs → __________
  • 4. Building a clickable mockup → __________
  • 5. Brainstorming solutions → __________
  • 7. Testing an early product version → __________
  • 8. Market research → __________
  • 9. Creating visual layouts → __________

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  • Part 2 — Analysis stage exercise
  • Scenario
  • A company wants to develop a mobile app for online food ordering.
  • Tasks
  • - Identify the target users
  • - Define user problems and needs
  • - List competitors
  • - Define project goals
  • Output: Short analysis report

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  • Part 3 — Design stage exercise
  • Tasks
  • - Create a basic app structure (main screens)
  • - Define key features
  • - Describe user flow (step-by-step interaction)
  • - Suggest visual style (colors, typography, tone)
  • Output: Concept design outline

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  • Part 4 — Prototyping exercise
  • Tasks
  • - Create a simple prototype (paper or digital)
  • - Describe how users interact with it
  • - Identify possible usability issues
  • - Suggest improvements
  • Output: Prototype description

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  • Part 5 — Short case study
  • Scenario
  • A startup is developing a fitness tracking app.
  • Questions
  • 1. What should be done during the analysis stage?
  • 2. Which features should be defined in the design stage?
  • 3. Why is prototyping important before development?
  • 4. What risks can be reduced by testing a prototype?

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