User Needs: Who Are We Designing For?
Students consider the needs and preferences of the people who will use their solution, understanding user-centered design.
Key Questions
- Explain how considering the user helps create a better solution.
- Differentiate between what a designer wants and what a user needs.
- Design a simple survey to understand what users would like in a new product.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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