Dive into the world of apps. Design, develop, and launch with confidence.
A Workshop on how you can build & launch apps with confidence - from monetization tactics, pioneering AI-driven apps to design careers.
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Welcome to the Make.apps workshop
By Sharif York
In 2022, I founded Make.apps so that all of us can build something that is worth something. The goal is to allow everyone to discuss industry products, educate themselves, mentor newcomers, and make an impact on communities across the globe, all the while learning how to build good products.
Today’s roadmap
I'm thrilled to contribute to a movement that impacts lives. In this workshop, discover the intricacies of product design, user experience, and the role of A.I in app development. Learn the essentials to launch a robust app seamlessly. Additionally, if you're seeking a career in app development, this workshop will be right up your alley. We are also an interactive workshop.
Introduction to the App Ecosystem
Discovering and Understanding Your Audience
App Ideation and Conceptualization
Basics of User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Design
Prototyping and Mockups
Introduction to App Development
(Bonus) - Utilizing AI to help you build an app
(Bonus)End-to-end app overview
Cost-Efficient Development Strategies
Quality Assurance and Testing
App Store Optimization (ASO) & Launch Strategies
Post-Launch Strategies
Monetization Strategies
Marketing and Promotion
UX Design career
(Bonus) Advanced Topics (if time permits)
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Introduction to the App Ecosystem
Understanding app platforms: iOS, Android, Web.
Mobile vs. Web apps: Which one to choose?
According to a recent study by TechCrunch, over 90% of startups fail, but businesses that have a well-crafted mobile app increase their chances of success by up to 60%. Embracing app development can be a game-changer for aspiring entrepreneurs.
In 2022, top-grossing apps on platforms like Apple's App Store and Google Play earned millions of dollars in revenue daily. For instance, popular mobile games could generate over $1 million per day
Discovering and Understanding Your Audience
The importance of user research.
Tools and methods for effective user research.
User Research Methods:
Usability Testing: Observing users as they interact with a product to identify issues.
Interviews: One-on-one conversations with users to gather in-depth insights.
Surveys: Questionnaires are distributed to a large audience to gather quantitative data.
Focus Groups: Moderated group discussions to gather diverse perspectives on a topic.
Ethnographic Studies: Observing users in their natural environment to understand their behaviors and needs.
Card Sorting: Participants organize topics into categories to help structure content or features.
Tree Testing: Evaluating the findability of topics in a website or app.
A/B Testing: Comparing two versions of a webpage or app to determine which performs better.
Diary Studies: Participants record their experiences over time.
Contextual Inquiries: Observing and interviewing users in their environment.
Affinity Diagramming: Organizing insights from research into themes or clusters.
Experience Sampling Method (ESM): Participants report their experiences in real time.
User Research Tools:
SurveyMonkey: Online tool for creating and distributing surveys.
Typeform: Interactive survey tool.
Lookback.io: Remote usability testing tool.
UserTesting: Platform for usability testing with participants from various demographics.
Hotjar: Heatmapping and session recording.
Optimal Workshop: Suite of tools for card sorting, tree testing, and more.
UsabilityHub: Quick tests for designs, such as preference tests and five-second tests.
Miro: Collaborative whiteboard tool for affinity diagramming and more.
Google Analytics: For analyzing user behavior on websites.
FullStory: Session recording and playback.
Qualtrics: Advanced survey tool with analytics capabilities.
Dovetail: Qualitative data analysis and storage.
These platforms offer a diverse range of tools and capabilities for understanding and enhancing user experiences, allowing designers and developers to gather invaluable insights and make data-driven decisions in their projects.
App Ideation and Conceptualization
Brainstorming techniques.
Basics of User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Design
Principles of good design
Clarity: Ensure that the purpose and usage of the interface is clear to the user.
Consistency: Maintain similar layouts, icons, and behavior across the interface.
Feedback: Provide timely and meaningful feedback for user actions.
Simplicity: Reduce unnecessary elements and prioritize core functions.
Visibility: Keep crucial information and actions front and center.
Flexibility: Cater to both experienced and novice users, allowing shortcuts and deeper explorations.
Intuitiveness: Design should be instinctive and minimize the user's learning curve.
Efficiency: Streamline tasks to reduce steps and time.
Error Prevention: Anticipate common mistakes and design to avoid them.
Accessibility: Ensure the design is usable for all, including those with disabilities.
Affordance: Design elements should hint at their functionality.
Aesthetics: Create a visually appealing interface without compromising usability.
Designing for different screen sizes and resolutions.
Prototyping and Mockups
Benefits of creating a prototype.
Gathering feedback on the prototype
Cost efficient
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