<aside> 💡 *SWBAT create custom vectors and conduct effective user research and testing for any kind of project.

Written by Diana Fan*

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✏️ Pen Tool, Vector Edit Mode, User Research and Testing

• TOPICS:
  • Tools
    • Pen
    • Vector Edit Mode (bucket, bend)
    • Masking
    • Union + subtract
  • Theory
    • User research
    • User testing
• LAB: User research and testing practice
• READINGS:
  • Video: Example Usability Test with a Paper Prototype
  • Nielsen Norman Group: Personas vs. Jobs-to-be-done
• HOMEWORK: Intermediate/Advanced Pen tool playground(?) and basic illustration

📝 Lecture Agenda

Vector Graphics + User Research and Testing

• Announcements (5 minutes)
• Vectors
• Pen Tool
• Vector Edit Mode
• Masking
• Boolean Operations (union, subtract)
• User Research
• User Testing
• Wrap-up/action items (10 min)

📕 Readings

• Video: Example Usability Test with a Paper Prototype
  • What benefits does paper prototyping provide? (2-3 sentences)
  • What kind of disadvantages or limitations are there when it comes to paper prototyping? (2-3 sentences)