Now that
you have a stronger understanding of how this variance is underpinned by
standard design best practices, you will start to explore tactics you
would use to create your own mobile app UI.
In this assignment, you will select an app screen to re-create. This
can be from an app you have already analyzed in this course, another app
you are familiar with using, or a completely new app you found via
research. Then, you will determine what you would change on the screen
based on the understanding you have cultivated throughout this course
regarding design best practices and translating the needs of users.
PromptSpecifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Design a user interface for a mobile app screen. On paper, or using a software of your choice (such as Microsoft PowerPoint), redesign one
screen for a mobile app. The way you illustrate the design can be
simple but it must include all the necessary elements for a user to
complete the primary tasks the screen was designed for. However, the
features you include should not necessarily be the same. Only the
overall goal that addresses user needs must be maintained. While
designing, you must do the following:
Include relevant features such as navigation components or information components.
Label every component and describe them, along with any data they collect or interact with.
Indicate which elements on the screen are interactive.
Apply mobile app UI design best practices. Be sure
you continue to reference the Android Developers – Design for Android
guidelines, linked in the Resources section of this module, as you work
on your UI design. These are very comprehensive but it is important to
use them in all aspects of design.
Justify your design decisions. Explain why you
chose to make the UI design updates that you did for your creation. Your
reasons should be user-driven and compatible with the Design for
Android guidelines. Comment on any new features you introduced or any
challenging areas you overcame with creative solutions.
Guidelines for SubmissionSubmit your completed work in a 1–2 page, double-spaced Microsoft
Word document. Be sure to include photos or images of your UI screen
within the document.