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Which best defines task analysis in the UCD process?
Which element is most commonly represented in a user journey map?
A design company is creating a next-generation ergonomic backpack for students and commuters. Their design process incorporates feedback and observation to ensure comfort, usability, and user satisfaction.
Figure 1: A group of university students testing different backpack prototypes during a campus walk
Identify one user-centred method evident in this figure.
State two benefits of using this method for product development.
Figure 2: A designer conducting a user interview with a commuter about their current backpack’s strengths and weaknesses
Explain why interviews are a valuable tool in a user-centred design approach.
Figure 3: Heatmap results showing pressure points on a user’s back while carrying a loaded backpack
Explain two ways this type of data can inform the redesign of the backpack.
Describe three user-centred considerations that should be prioritised in this backpack design.
Discuss how a user-centred design approach could improve both user well-being and long-term product appeal for this backpack.
Why do designers use affinity diagrams in UCD?
What role does empathy play in user-centred design?