User Experience Design Fundamentals and Role Questions

Covers core user experience design concepts and a clear understanding of the role of a user experience designer. Candidates should be able to explain what user experience design is and why it matters, differentiate user experience from user interface design, and describe the designer s philosophy and approach to solving user problems. Includes knowledge of the design thinking process, problem framing, user research methods, information architecture, interaction design, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Also assesses how designers collaborate with product managers, engineers, and visual designers, how they communicate research insights and design decisions to stakeholders, and how they articulate user centered design trade offs in simple, non technical language.