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Storyboards
Storyboards are sequential illustrations that represent the journey that the user goes through before, during and after using your product or service.
Storyboards are sequential illustrations that represent the journey that the user goes through before, during and after using your product or service.
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Storyboarding in UX is tool which help youvisually predict and explore a user’s experiencewith a product. It’s a very much as thinking about your product as if it was a movie in termof how people would use it. It would help you to understand how people would flow through the interaction with it over time, giving you a clear sense of how to create a strong narrative.
Stories are the most powerful delivery tool for information. Visualization - Pictures are worth a thousand words. Illustrating things works best for understanding of any concept or idea. The images can speak more powerfully than just words by adding extra layers of meaning. Memorability - Stories are 22 times more memorable than plain facts. Empathy. It’s possible to tell a story that everyone could see and relate to. We often empathize with characters who have real-life challenges similar to our own. Engagement - Stories capture attention. People are hardwired to respond to stories: our innate sense of curiosity draws us in and we engage more when we can sense a meaningful achievement about to be had.
Starting the storyboard can be a little daunting, especially if you’re not confident in your drawing skills. But don’t worry, the guideline mentioned page 2 will help you turn out a better scenario storyboard.
The main thing is to break the story up into the moments (context, trigger, the decisions a
character makes along the way, and ends up with the benefit or the problem).
Add emoticons to each step, to help others get a feel for what’s going on inside the character’s head. Remember to illustrate any reactions to success/ pain points along the way (what is the character expecting to happen, and how does the result affect him/her?) Try drawing in each emotional state as a simple expression.
Emphasize each moment, and think how your character is feeling about it.
Make sure your storyboard leaves your audience with no doubt about the outcome of the story: if you’re describing an unfavorable situation — end with the full weight of the problem, if you’re presenting a solution — end with the benefits of that solution to your character.
