#POC product wireframes

[cognithtechnology]

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[anyfactor]

POC Stack of SAAS | Going one step before MVP

The MVP idea is covered by many people who are far smarter than me. Who are professional builders and developer. Who have jobs in software engineering. 

However, in the indie hacking space, as a self-taught software developer, I think the formalization of the MVP process comes with a little bit of bureaucracy. What you need is proof of concept even before committing to an MVP project. What you need is to show yourself it works. 

The POC (Proof of Concept) stack is probably not for you, as it is about throwing stuff on the wall until something sticks. For the POC stack, you don’t need a product, you need scripts that does things you intended to do, making it work as an MVP is a part you compromise on.

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Example:

The client wanted to create a pricing tracker for some kind of industry. The intention is that he wants to aggregate the pricing information from several vendors, aggregate in one place, provide analytics, do some alalertsand sell a subscription.

A mature software engineer, will draft an architecture, build a proper API and website, do some wireframing etc. 

That is not me. I believe in the POC stack. Do the absolute minimum to prove a concept for a product with enough room to build and scale a product. And if possible do it cheap.

1. Get a VPS. Create the foundational programming there with a bunch of scripts that are connected to each other. Each script does one thing exactly. And you can hookup more scripts to each other without causing any friction.

2. Figure out the API part. TEMPLATES. TEMPLATES. TEMPLATES. Get a firebase template that supports auth and stripe. Use a CSS framework. Connect the VPS to Firebase to saturate it with data. And you have your product.

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You are done. You have something that proves an idea, period. Creating an MVP product out of it, will be fairly easy as you need to improve firebase backed site, or you can hook new scripts to your VPS. You can also incorporate no code or serverless platform stuff there. The moment it proves the concept, you can start looking into MVP and making money out of it.

[davidmathews49]

On-Demand Tutors

What is an On-demand Tutor Apps?

·        On-demand tutoring apps are a simple way to enhance the learning ecosystem. While it allows students to connect with expert tutors and meet academic goals, it also allows tutors to reach out to a larger number of students. As a result, it offers a better opportunity for vital elements of the education industry to connect and reap the benefits of the technological arena.

·        Today, everything is centered on on-demand solutions. Whether it's booking a cab or taxi, ordering groceries or food, scheduling a doctor's appointment, or finding a tutor, everything is at our doorstep with the help of these on-demand solutions.

·        MartPro is a leading On-Demand Educational App development company that offers the best customized on-demand tutor app development services and solutions to help you grow your business and expand globally.

·        We offer cutting-edge online learning app development solutions that enable you to connect with more students and provide them with the best learning possible. We provide Android, iOS, and native language learning app development services to help you reach a large customer base.

How On-Demand Tutoring Apps are changing The Game?

·        In today’s competitive world, people have got many reliable ways to deliver goods and various other kinds of service at their doorstep. From cabs to food and house cleaning, people have access to a wide range of services at their fingertips.

·        If you want to create an online tutorial app with the most up-to-date marketplace features, hiring professionals from mobile app development companies will be the best solution, providing you with an enthralling platform to connect with your tutors and students in one place, regardless of their physical location.

·        MartPro's on-demand tutoring service is one of the best and most comprehensive on the market. It has the functionality to run the on-demand real-time business.

·        When you choose MartPro for your on-demand tutoring app, you get a full technology suite with incredible subsystems.

·        Landing page

·        Customer Android App

·        Customer iOS App

·        Tutor Android App

·        Tutor iOS App

·        Admin Panel

Why is MartPro your Choice to Launch an On-Demand Tutors App?

·        Become the one-stop solution for students and teachers to find each other, allow MartPro to engage in your digital leap, and become the topper of the domain. At MartPro, we can assist you in developing on-demand tutor app development as well as other technology solutions to help you grow in the sea of home tutoring applications.

·        We assist you in developing the best educational platform that allows students to find ideal teachers to hire for their studies. We have provided a rich application with multi-utility owing to our skills, allowing even teachers to engage as tutors and enjoy the benefits that come with it.

·        We develop interactive tutor booking apps that streamline the process of hiring tutors and give students additional benefits such as the ability to share projects, read from archive study material, and more.

·        Our team of highly skilled app developers at MartPro has relevant expertise and in-depth industry knowledge in delivering custom Tutor app development.

Our On-Demand Tutor App Development Process 

·        Concept- To validate your idea, we work on proof of concept (POC), minimum viable product (MVP), and prototypes by assessing market size and segment, target audience, growth potential, and so on.

·        Analysis- Whatever is required to present and envision your tutor on-demand startup idea to implement, our Business Analyst team would be working on wireframes, SRS, SOW, UCD (Use case diagrams), sequence diagrams, etc. to analyze the vision.

·        Design- We will focus on the key characteristics needed, as well as the UI and UX (User Experience) that will engage your target audience. It could be identical to one of your reference Tutor App Development sites, or it could be unique and different.

·        Development- The development would be fully aligned with your specific Tutor App Development needs. We have allocated a Center of Excellence (CoE) to carry out your requirements, which include agile development methodology and MartPro to implement the solution.

·        Quality Assurance- To ensure product efficiency, we execute unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing, all of which are equivalent to your assignment. In addition, we offer speed testing, security testing, load testing, stress testing, and server load balancing based on your needs.

·        Launch- Upon the successful completion of all the testing activities, the app is made ready for the launching process. An app tailored with all the documented data and working very efficiently across all platforms for sure garners the aloud success.

Why Team Up with MartPro?

·        Cost-Effective

·        Support & Maintenance

·        Team of Experts

·        Methodologies of Our Work

·        Transparency

·        Creative Designs & User Experience

·        Instant Cloud Deployment

·        Completely Customizable

·        Deadline Meet

·        Native iOS & Android Apps 

·        100% Source Code

What We Offer in Tutoring Service App

·        App for students- With the dedicated app, students or learners can easily search for expert tutors, download learning materials, pay for services, add/remove tutors, and much more.

·        App for tutors- Tutors can sign up for the app and log in using the provided credentials or even social media. They can accept/reject tutoring requests, take live sessions, receive post-commission payments, and much more.

·        Admin dashboard- Business admin can monitor and manage learners, tutors, and application operations from the advanced dashboard integrated with top-of-the-line features.

·        Dedicated website- A white-labeled website with advanced functionalities and integrated with the brand's name, color, logo, and creatively crafted themes.

How Much Does On-Demand Tutor Application Development Cost?

·        The cost of online tutor app development varies from place to place and depends on the features that you are planning to provide.

·        However, to drive more traffic, it is always recommended to develop applications for both the Android and iOS platforms.

·        If you choose a reputable On-Demand Tutor App Development Company like MartPro, then you can have the confirmation to get a feature-rich, customized, and scalable application at cost-effective prices.

·        The cost of an on-demand tutor app may vary depending on the features you prefer to add to it. It all depends on the complexity of your app's features, user interface, and experience tools, applications, and software that you use for frontend and backend development.

·        To discover more, get in touch with one of our support consultants.

CONCLUSION:

For more details, please visit our website:

https://www.martpro.net/on-demand-tutors

[ecommerceonlinemarketing]

On Demand Tutors

What is an On-demand Tutor Apps?

On-demand tutoring apps are a simple way to enhance the learning ecosystem. While it allows students to connect with expert tutors and meet academic goals, it also allows tutors to reach out to a larger number of students. As a result, it offers a better opportunity for vital elements of the education industry to connect and reap the benefits of the technological arena.

Today, everything is centered on On-Demand solutions. Whether it's booking a cab or taxi, ordering groceries or food, scheduling a doctor's appointment, or finding a tutor, everything is at our doorstep with the help of these on-demand solutions.

Are you also looking forward to developing an on-demand tutor app for your business? Then you've come to the right place!

MartPro is a leading On-Demand Educational App development company that offers the best customized on-demand tutor app development services and solutions to help you grow your business and expand globally.

How On-Demand Tutoring Apps are changing The Game?

MartPro has a team of experienced and skilled developers who can create a tutoring app. We develop your app from scratch using complete on-demand app solutions. We offer a 100% responsive app solution that can be accessed on any smart device with any operating system.

MartPro's On-Demand tutoring service is one of the best and most comprehensive on the market. It has the functionality to run the on-demand real-time business.

What Makes Our On-Demand Tutor App Solutions Stand Out From The Competition?

MartPro offers customized tutor app development services. The app connects private tutors and students on a platform, allowing them to build a business as an aggregator. Hire the experts today for a highly rewarding and revenue-generating mobile app that will allow you to easily reach out to potential customers.

With our decades of experience in working on cutting-edge technologies, we build and deliver customized On-Demand tutor-finding app solutions for students and tutors to streamline the education system.

We, at MartPro, aim to implement the on-demand tutor booking app development at a cost-effective solution. We build a platform for tutors to help users have a better experience and, as a result, grow their business.

Furthermore, the tutor mobile app developer for both Android and iOS can create a choice of video and conference calls for both students and tutors.

Our On-Demand Tutor App Development Process :

Converting your Tutor App Development concept into execution demands domain understanding, proficiency, understanding, and dedication. We provide custom product engineering solutions to meet your tutor's on-demand startup needs. See how we can add value to your business to shape your ideas into practice.

Concept:

To validate your idea, we work on proof of concept (POC), minimum viable product (MVP), and prototypes by assessing market size and segment, target audience, growth potential, and so on.

Analysis:

Whatever is required to present and envision your tutor on-demand startup idea to implement, our Business Analyst team would be working on wireframes, SRS, SOW, UCD (Use case diagrams), sequence diagrams, etc. to analyze the vision.

Development:

The development would be fully aligned with your specific Tutor App Development needs. We have allocated a Center of Excellence (CoE) to carry out your requirements, which include agile development methodology and MartPro to implement the solution.

Why Team Up with MartPro?

Cost-Effective:

We will give you On Demand Tutor App at a reasonable price including all the features.

Team of Experts:

The developers and Designers team have the expert knowledge of developing an on-demand mobile application.

Methodologies of Our Work:

MartPro Websites is to combine the method and technologies of the predefined and reducing the chances of errors and bugs.

Transparency:

Clients get the facility of direct communication with the developers. The efficiency of the app is continuously increasing, and everything is achieved on time.

Creative Designs & User Experience:

With the creative features, users can get connected to the application easily.

100% Source Code:

We will deliver you with the complete source code. Following that, you can modify the script to meet your needs in order to engage users.

What We Offer in Tutoring Service App

App for students:

With the dedicated app, students or learners can easily search for expert tutors, download learning materials, pay for services, add/remove tutors, and much more.

App for tutors:

Tutors can sign up for the app and log in using the provided credentials or even social media. They can accept/reject tutoring requests, take live sessions, receive post-commission payments, and much more.

Ready to Get a Top-Grade On-demand Tutoring App Solution?

After going through all the information about our online tutoring app development, you can analyze these while developing your on-demand tutors’ app to stand on the box.

So you're all set to enter the On-Demand tutor app development industry. Allow us to be a part of your journey. We have Top Mobile App Developers having extensive experience crafting compelling applications for different industries. We are willing to work on yours too.

Drop us a line to get a customized On-Demand tutoring software development solution for your business.

For more Details, Pls visit Website

https://www.martpro.net/on-demand-tutors

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TIPS FOR REQUIREMENT GATHERING ON AGILE PROJECTS - Most Important point 1. Keep customers at the focus always 2. Understand the objective behind the need 3. Communicate more frequently with the stakeholders 4. Prioritize the features, see the market trend and suggest solutions 5. Refine user stories 6. Manage the product backlog - Prioritize the product backlog items 7. Wireframe, POC, Feedback, and Build 8. Deliver a working product, then add features

[saigontechnology]

Software Product Development: Full Guide from Saigon Technology

In this article, a top software product development company in Vietnam, Saigon Technology shares its valuable insights and profound knowledge of building a comprehensive and award-winning software product from scratch and establishing an effective development process.

Team at Saigon Technology Solutions

Are you going to build a software product? Well, there are many steps and pitfalls you must be aware of before diving into the process. Software product development is a complex journey that requires the involvement of intelligent strategies, experienced teams, and a full steak of the latest technologies. It's a creative area where the innovation and proven practices overlap to give birth to an entirely new software product - a user-friendly, visually appealing, and functional solution.

With a proven track record in IT consulting and custom software development, Saigon Technology team helps innovation-thinking businesses worldwide bring their digital product into reality and develop solutions that make people's everyday challenges a breeze. Today, we're going to share our knowledge with you to help you maneuver between software product development pitfalls and navigate this journey more easily. In this article, we will consider:

The Stages of The Full Product Development Cycle

Responsibilities of a Project Manager at the Early Stages

Software Development Processes During the Implementation Phase

Release and Ongoing Delivery of Your Software Product

Hopefully, our insights will help you set a highly effective software development process and build outstanding software products.

The Brief Overview of The Full Product Development Cycle

Every software is unique and requires a range of iterations each making it closer to perfection. Although every digital product has a defined set of features, peculiarities, and a different level of complexity, there is a specific algorithm of actions adopted by many companies as one of the most effective ways to build a digital product. Mostly, it consists of six fundamental steps leading to software product deployment. Let's consider them.

Proof of concept (POC)

Proof of concept in software development is an approach that implies testing a certain assumption to confirm that an idea is feasible, viable, and applicable in practice. It's usually conducted at the early stages of a software product development cycle to refine a product concept and introduce it to the client in a clear and comprehensive format. Proof of concept involves analyzing expectations from the platform, identifying possible stumbling blocks, and defining the project scope. The full product design process is typically thoroughly documented at the POC stage.

Architecture design

At this step, architecture designers convert a product idea into a blueprint for full implementation. They tailor a detailed architecture plan built according to all the product requirements. It requires an excellent balance of functionality, quality, performance benchmark, and time-to-market. This stage also includes the user experience research and crafting the UI/UX design implementation plan.

Product prototypes

It's time to create prototypes. A product prototype is an incomplete version of the software with several features or even some aspects of the planned features to be implemented in the end-product. A prototype allows developers to test product functionality, get some insights about the accuracy of the initial project estimates, and determine whether the milestones will be met as planned initially. For the client, it allows comparing if a product corresponds to the defined specifications.

Product engineering

The product engineering stage means nailing the code itself. At this phase, software engineers reveal their skills, expertise, and talents in full by turning a plan into a full-fledged software product. This stage is fertile soil for emerging innovations, solutions reducing the time-to-market, and continuous product optimization. It's commonly followed by a range of user tests and a QA process to detect bugs or any other kind of issues and eliminate them before the official product launch. This sub-stage has paramount importance for project success and confirms the product's readiness to meet the customer.

Maintenance & support

The product may be performed perfectly. However, it will surely need maintenance and support in perspective. Maintenance implies the continuous iterations with a product, removing errors that may arise during a product life, and adjusting the system to different working environments. Engineers involved in software maintenance and support combine testing, enhancement, and development activities to ensure perfect product performance and up-to-dateness.

Re-engineering & legacy modernization

Obviously, there are neither perfect nor immortal things in the whole Universe. Similarly, your software product will require regular updates and improvements to keep abreast of the fast-changing digital world's innovations. We live in an epoch that needs us to evolve continuously and even faster than before. The same is required from the products we create.

Thus, software re-engineering and modernization have become obligatory during a product development journey. Even the best products may lose their relevance and competitive edge if you don't keep an eye on the latest developments and legacy alterations. So, be sure your software corresponds to the actual market demands and requirements.

Responsibilities of a Project Manager at the Early Stages

Above, we have considered the essential steps of a product development cycle. Now, it's time to explore a software development kitchen from the inside. In this part, we will outline how to organize the process more effectively and what methodologies work best for software teams.

The first thing to explore is what's the role and key responsibilities of a project manager. This person is a contact between the client and the team. A professional project manager should combine the skills of a business analyst and leader at this stage. Here we consider the main tasks this person should accomplish during the project.

Organize the kickoff meeting

The primary action required is to organize the kickoff meeting. It is the first call when all project stakeholders get acquainted with each other and the team that is finally assembled. During this meeting, the team usually defines, assigns, and prioritizes tasks from a technical point of view. It helps to create clear timelines and set deadlines for every development stage.

Describe needs and problems

At this phase, a team listens to the client's goals and needs, conducts problem research, and investigates the product requirements described in a business model canvas or a similar document. It allows a team to shape a solution and outline it in a document called Product Vision. This approach allows custom software development companies to build a rough logic of the system and break it down into modules that are prioritized, planned, and implemented iteratively step by step later. This phase plays a particular role in product success, as it's basically aimed to create the foundation for the future product and development roadmap.

Form a basic stack of technologies

It's the right moment to select and agree on the technologies and platforms used for product development. Our team at Saigon Technology usually considers that the client product should evolve over time, so we must choose a technology stack that will give it free space for continuous development and enhancement. This is why we always prefer the latest technologies.

Document responsibilities of all stakeholders

We believe that effective communication is critical for product success; that's why we pay special attention to setting it appropriately from the very beginning. Thus, we spend time to document the roles and responsibilities of absolutely all project stakeholders and decision-makers. It helps us avoid misunderstanding that may arise in the future and ensure more effective and consistent communication since the project's stage one.

Develop project documentation

We find it crucial to create project documentation. Basically, it includes specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements. Project documentation embraces questions about the expected system's behavior, software development environment, and any other constraints.

Creating at least minimum project documentation allows the team to understand project requirements, user needs and problems, and essential details that have been unobvious at the beginning. It gives a competitive advantage to a software product since many software teams avoid this step and don't receive valuable insights that empower developers to create better software.

Estimate the UI/UX design phase

At this step, the development process overlaps with the user interface and experience design. Usually, it's time to create sketches, wireframes, and craft a user flow to investigate how a system will work. Here the document with a Product Vision can be particularly helpful. Designers can use it to dig deeper into the product essence, understand user problems, and create a design that addresses them.

Organize a process of collaboration and communication

Meanwhile, a project manager should care about establishing effective collaboration and communication within the team and with the client. It includes incorporating communication tools and setting a system of reporting, interactions, demonstration of tasks done, debugging reports, etc.

The PM additionally researches a technical solution and involves more experts in the development process if needed. This person is also responsible for monitoring deadlines and milestones and motivating the team to successfully achieve all of them. Together with technical professionals, he continuously creates project documentation. Finally, a project manager is the first person responsible for project delivery and reporting to the client.

As a result of all the work done appropriately, you will see that an entire project is well-planned, all the tasks are set and prioritized, everyone consistently performs their parts, and the team performs great like clockwork.

Software Development Processes During the Implementation Phase

Now, everything is planned and prepared for the implementation. Software engineers receive an estimate for development that is based on mockups and wireframes. Let's consider the four most essential substages of this phase of product development. The project manager's role is crucial here too.

Use the Agile Mindset/Scrum Methodology

We use Agile mindset (or Agile development process) and Scrum Methodology for more effective teamwork and recommend using them to everyone. This approach allows welcoming changes in the project and making a product more easily adjustable to the dynamic market. It involves regular project discussions that are briefly summarized and documented. Every summary includes the outline of all the required changes and improvements set for the team's approval, alteration, or rejection. Approved changes are being gradually implemented and incorporated into a product.

The scope is divided into sprints

The Agile methodology implies dividing the scope into smaller iterations - sprints. It's recommended to schedule a call (meeting) after every sprint and discuss the team's results and achievements. You can set any duration of a sprint. Most often, it spans around two weeks.

Sprint reports

Naturally, every sprint ends up with a meeting where all results of work are discussed. It also includes demos and reports. Sprint reports help conclude on what's done well and what needs improvement. It allows defining the next steps for the team to move and creating a plan for the next iteration.

Feedback

Client feedback is essential, as it helps to shape the team's direction of work as well. Later, it's also recommended involving one more stakeholder - the end-user who can share his experience with a product, suggestions, and ideas. User feedback allows you to enhance a product and evolve it faster.

Release and Ongoing Delivery of Your Software Product

Congratulations! You are at the pre-release stage. It means that a product has already passed all the previous steps of implementation. Our team usually performs regression testing to make sure that software corresponds to all the acceptance criteria. Additional tests may take from several days to 1-2 weeks, depending on a product. At this point, the turkey product is ready for launch.

Here is an ultimate guide on building a software product from scratch and turning an initial concept into a full-fledged solution. At Saigon Technology, we hope that our knowledge and expertise will help you bring even the boldest idea to reality. Our software development team is happy to serve your big goals and contribute to the process of implementing innovative digital products.

Please feel free to contact us at inquiry@saigontechnology.com to discuss your product development.

[finjico]

Seeking Unity Mobile Engineer for Citizen Science App

(logo and character by Kyle McKernan)

We’ve talked some in the past about how one of the things we do as an indie game studio to dilute and manage risk is take on client and contract work. This has ups and downs but it’s been instrumental to our survival for the last ten years in an unpredictable market, and it’s how we got our start in the first place. Our most recent external project is the most interesting one we’ve ever worked on, but we need a little help to finish it up.

QUICK SUMMARY: this is a paid, part-time programming contract in Unity, targeting mobile devices, with a duration of probably a few months at least. Mostly UI and network stuff, remote collaboration is fine, work-for-hire. Work starts on or around September 1st. Finji works with a diverse set of collaborators and applicants from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you’re a freelance Unity programmer with any mobile & network experience, please bear with me...

Project Quorum is a citizen science mobile app that uses some novel techniques to get regular folks up to speed and able to participate in the markup, categorization, and annotation of real science data. The current focus is primarily on biology and particularly microscopy (think real small pictures of cells and neurons and stuff). We are designing it as a kind of meditative / wind-down app that folks can play on the way home from work or doing a few quiet minutes a day.

And we’re not doing it alone! We are working with real live scientists from the University of Utah and some biotech companies, on a grant from the NIH. It’s the real deal. This particular initiative is one of the ways that we can help build up a database that can eventually feed a machine-learning algorithm and massively change the way we process hard-to-automate biology imagery and scans. We’re super proud of the work we’ve done on this thing, especially in terms of exploring new and more intuitive methodologies for both collaborating with researchers and on-boarding new untrained folks to participate.

However...

Adam, our co-founder and Overland’s lead programmer (that’s me), has been programming and designing the app solo since last Fall, and simply can’t keep up. It’s not really fair to our other projects nor to this excellent app. So we’re hoping that maybe you can help us out here.

So what exactly needs doing? Well, so far we’ve developed working, scientifically sound proofs of concept for three different markup activities, wireframed the basic app flow, started exploring the visuals. So a lot of the broad design is done, and we need someone who can come in and handle the rest of the hands-on programming of the app. It should go without saying that this is a paid gig. We are expecting the work to be part-time but last for several months. Remote work is fine! We have Slack. Here are some of the specific tasks that need to be done:

Hook up all the nice art from Kyle (esp game HUD and menus)

Download data sets from our server

Upload player results to our server

Handle secure user logins

Handle nasty network errors nicely

Optimize the activities to run better on mobile

Hook up the music and sound fx

General and misc polish tasks

Collab with our artist, sound designer, and our backend dev

We will not be asking this new collaborator to work on shaders, handle production / scheduling things, server-side dev, or do any game design stuff.

In terms of applicants, Finji is always looking for someone who is a good communicator and a good problem-solver. Due to the particular nature of the work, it will probably be least frustrating for someone with at least some experience in:

Unity development

Mobile development

Client / server stuff

Even if you don’t have the longest resumé or the biggest portfolio, we’d still love to hear from you. We are looking for candidates that like to solve problems in creative ways and who are good at communicating and collaborating. In our experience, experience doesn’t always imply those particular qualities.

If you’re interested in how we operate as a studio, we’ve written some about that here. This should also go without saying but Finji has hired POC, women, and students in the past and will continue to do so in the future. We strongly encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds to apply for this job.

I’m probably forgetting some super important piece of information in here but this is a start at least. That’s what Edit Post buttons are for I guess. So, if you’re interested in helping us finish Project Quorum, please email adam@finji.co with “Project Quorum” in the subject line. We’re looking at bringing this new engineer online by September 1st if possible, so we look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks!

[ameliamike90]

UI UX CREATIVE DESIGNER job at AFAB Asia Sdn Bhd Malaysia

Founded by a group of seasoned Entrepreneurs in technology and media, AFAB Asia (AFAB) comprises of a group of companies.

Job Description:

Responsibilities - Product high quality design, graphics and layout of web apps and mobile application - Create intuitive user interface and interaction with wireframes for analysis, review and POC- Collaborate with product development team for web and mobile application to improve the user experience - Passionate in research to learn emerging technologies in the design and graphics field. - Ad-Hoc roles: marketing content creation and branding activities.  

Requirements: - Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent. - Required Skill(s): Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML5, CSS3 , BootstrapJavacripts or equivalent tools - Atleast 1 year experience or Excellent Portofolios of works done is required to be presented. - Preferably Junior Executive specialized in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent Job Type: Full-time Required education: Diploma

StartUp Jobs Asia - Startup Jobs in Singapore , Malaysia , HongKong ,Thailand from http://www.startupjobs.asia/job/37640-ui-ux-creative-designer-ui-ux-job-at-afab-asia-sdn-bhd-malaysia Startup Jobs Asia https://startupjobsasia.tumblr.com/post/172611484204

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User Experience and User Interface

The terms User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) have become inadvertently misused in the design community. The user interface, however, is not the same thing as the user experience. This confusion most likely stems from the overlap of the skill-sets and tools involved in both disciplines.

It’s nearly impossible to extract one discipline from the other. While the UX is a combination of tasks focused on the optimization of a mobile app for effective and enjoyable use, the user interface design is its complement, the look and feel, the presentation, and overall interactivity of a product.

UX design essentially helps users accomplish functional tasks across platforms and services while the UI design consists of compelling and aesthetically pleasing interfaces in which the user interacts with. UX and UI designers work in the same realm and on the same projects, but apply their own skills at various stages of development.

User Experience Design

User experience, also commonly known as the UX or UXD is the process of enhancing user satisfaction with a product by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction with the product.

The mobile UX encompasses the user’s perceptions and feelings before, during, and after their interaction with an app. This includes all aspects of the end-user’s interaction with the company, and its products/services.

The term “User Experience” was coined by Don Norman, the first to describe the importance of user-centered design, which is the concept that design decisions should be based solely on the needs and wants of your users.

A UX Designer’s primary concern is how a product feels for the user, so the UX Designer will explore different options to solve user-specific pain points and provide them with a valuable solution. Ultimately, products with good UX are simple and user-friendly.

Why is UX Design Important?

Generally, a mobile app’s UX influences how users perceive it. Users often ask themselves if the app provides them value, if it’s easy to use, and if it will help them fulfill their goal. The answer to these questions should always be “yes”. The UX ultimately determines if a user will return to your app or if they will delete it altogether, possibly giving it a poor rating.

What Makes a Great User Experience?

Successful mobile apps all have one thing in common: they benefit users. If a user is going to spend time on your app, it’s going to be useful to them, offering a great deal of value. A useful product meets a need that is not already being met in the market. To create an amazing UX, your research process must include a competitive analysis, developing personas, and then developing a minimum viable product, POC, or prototype to test feature validity or market viability.

Typically, research is the first step when deciding whether to build a mobile app. UX designers conduct a lot of this research that will either validate or invalidate initial product ideas and guide the development of the product.

Though, it’s important to note that the UX encompasses much more than how a user feels about a product or service. It incorporates strategic aspects that involve a deep understanding of the business model and the processes that clients use. It also involves understanding the larger context in which users interact and engage.

The ultimate UX incorporates these three things to create solutions that meet the needs of the client, users, and ultimately work within the bounds of the technological platforms.

Researching Your Users

An integral part of developing successful mobile apps is first conducting research on your potential users as well as competitor products and services. Before the development process, you need to get an understanding of how the UI and UX will work together to solve user pain points.

A typical UX process is as follows:

Research and strategy

User personas

User stories, flows, and mapping

Wireframes and Prototyping

Coordinate with UI Designers and developers

During the UX process, a pain point or need is identified. Then a rough prototype is created which is later validated (or invalidated) through testing. When both the business model and the unique value proposition have been validated the product is pushed into development.

Next is the design of the user interface, which refines the interactions by adding color and visual design to the original design. This gives the user the clues that they will need to successfully navigate through the app, such as registering as a new user, for example. In most cases, the UX will come before the UI. There are however some exceptions in which this is not the case.

User experience and usability are often confused in the design community although these two fields are very different. As we covered earlier, the UX addresses how a user feels, while usability is about the user-friendliness and efficiency of the interface.

Usability, however, plays a big part of the UX as it heavily impacts how a user navigates through the app. A successful mobile app is one where the usability of the app is both efficient and pleasant.

User Interface Design

Contrary to popular belief, interface design isn’t just about buttons and navigation menus but about the interaction between the user and the app. Put simply, the

UI design isn’t how a product looks, but how it works

. Where will you place the buttons and call-to-actions for your users to easily understand the flow of the app? Does a particular interface even need buttons? If so, what do those buttons need to do? For a good user interface, you should provide your users with the right actions to take to figure out how the app works for the user to accomplish their goal.  

Why is UI Design Important?

UI designers are concerned with how the visual elements are laid out and how the product will look, which greatly influences an emotional connection with the user, whether negative or positive. There is still debate as to what sort of UI will establish a positive UX for the product. While many people think a beautiful interface is needed, many arguments can be made for a simplistic UI.

What Makes a Great User Interface?

While the UX not as visible to the user, the interface design is the first thing they will see, therefore immediately influencing the user’s perception of the app right from the start. It is the responsibility of the UI Designer to enhance the brand within the interface. UI Design ultimately helps guide users through the interface using visual aids. Here are a few elements of a great UI:

1. Clarity: The interface avoids confusion and ambiguity by making everything clear through language and visuals. Mobile apps with good UI usually don’t need manuals to show the user how the app works.

2. Familiarity: Many users like to see familiar features, buttons, or call-to-actions. This includes commons symbols, icons, or colors, to convey a message such as red to exit out or delete. Even if someone uses an interface for the first time, certain elements can be familiar.

3. Responsiveness: This includes speed as a good user interface should not lag or feel slow. Providing feedback when a screen is loading will also enhance the UI by keeping the user informed on what’s happening, for example, informing them when a purchase is being confirmed or data is being read.

4. Consistency: Keeping your interface consistent across your application is important because it allows users to recognize usage patterns. Once your users learn how certain parts of the interface work, they can apply this knowledge to new areas and features, provided that the user interface is consistent with what they already know.

5. Aesthetics: While it’s not necessary to make a user interface attractive for it to function properly, making something look attractive will make the app more enjoyable.

Closing Thoughts

According to Aarron Walter, the VP of Design Education at InVision, once you have usability right, it’s really the personality of your interface that will elicit loyalty in your users. People may be drawn to your site because of its striking design, but they are likely to stick around for a while if it allows them to fulfill their ultimate goal.

Although UX and UI Designers have different responsibilities, they work together to build a great product in which the user forms a connection with. A mobile app that flourishes in the market is one that solves user pain points, is clear and concise, making the product pleasurable for the user.