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    114 design terms defined

    Design Glossary

    Master the language of design. From A/B Testing to Wireframes, explore essential terminology used by UI/UX designers worldwide.

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    B

    B

    1 term

    Beta Testing

    Process

    Releasing a nearly finished product to a select user group to gather final feedback before full launch.

    C

    C

    2 terms

    Competitive Analysis

    Process

    Studying rival products/services to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

    Content Strategy

    Process

    Planning the creation, publication, and governance of useful, usable content that aligns with user and business goals.

    D

    D

    3 terms

    Design Sprint

    Process

    A short, time-boxed process (popularized by Google) to ideate, prototype, and test solutions within days.

    Design Thinking

    Process

    An iterative, user-centric approach to problem-solving that emphasizes empathy, ideation, and experimentation.

    Double Diamond

    Process

    A four-stage design framework (Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver) from the UK Design Council.

    I

    I

    1 term

    Iterative Design

    Process

    A cyclic process of prototyping, testing, analyzing, and refining a product based on feedback.

    K

    K

    1 term

    KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

    Process

    A quantifiable metric (e.g., conversion rate, churn) used to measure success against specific objectives.

    M

    M

    2 terms

    MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

    Process

    The simplest version of a product that can be released to users for early feedback and validation.

    Minimum Desirable Product (MDP)

    Process

    A product release that not only functions but also offers enough delight to satisfy early adopters.

    Q

    Q

    1 term

    QA (Quality Assurance) Testing

    Process

    Processes ensuring products meet quality standards and function as expected (e.g., bug checks, usability evaluations).

    R

    R

    1 term

    Rapid Prototyping

    Process

    Quickly creating and iterating prototypes to gather immediate user feedback in early design stages.

    S

    S

    1 term

    Scope Creep

    Process

    Uncontrolled expansion of project scope (features, requirements) that can lead to delays or budget issues.

    Y

    Y

    1 term

    Yak Shaving

    Process

    Humorously refers to a chain of tasks you must complete before you can work on the main goal.

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