VCE Software Development U3O2 Crossword: User experience and software design and User interface design principles (Modules 110–119)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 2. A design choice that lets people with different abilities use a system, such as alt text for images, captions for video, keyboard-only controls or colour-blind safe colours. Word 2 of: accessibility _______ (7)
- 5. The difference in colour, size or brightness that makes key elements and text stand out from their background so they are easy to read and notice. (8)
- 9. The even spread of visual weight across a screen so no side feels too heavy. It can be symmetrical (mirrored) or asymmetrical (different elements that still feel equal in weight). (7)
- 10. Word 3 of the term in 4 Down: _________ ______ ______ (6)
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- 1. The empty area around and between interface elements, used to group related items, separate unrelated ones and keep a layout uncluttered and easy to read. (5)
- 3. Using font, size, weight and colour consistently so ______ is easy to read and shows importance, such as larger bold headings above smaller body ______. Word 1 of: ____ formatting (4)
- 4. Checking a mock-up against each UI principle in turn (alignment, balance, contrast, space, text), annotating the improvements needed, then revising the ______. Word 1 of: _________ ______ ______ (9)
- 6. A UI design principle that lines up elements along common edges or centres, such as a left edge or grid, so the layout looks tidy and is easy to scan. (9)
- 7. Word 2 of the term in 4 Down: _________ ______ ______ (6)
- 8. The path of screens a user follows to finish a task, like logging in or buying a ticket. Navigation controls such as back and home buttons help them move along it in as few steps as possible. Word 2 of: user ____ (4)
Answer Key
VCE Software Development U3O2 · Modules 110–119
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2FEATURE — A design choice that lets people with different abilities use a system, such as alt text for images, captions for video, keyboard-only controls or colour-blind safe colours. Word 2 of: accessibility _______
5CONTRAST — The difference in colour, size or brightness that makes key elements and text stand out from their background so they are easy to read and notice.
9BALANCE — The even spread of visual weight across a screen so no side feels too heavy. It can be symmetrical (mirrored) or asymmetrical (different elements that still feel equal in weight).
10REVIEW — Word 3 of the term in 4 Down: _________ ______ ______
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1SPACE — The empty area around and between interface elements, used to group related items, separate unrelated ones and keep a layout uncluttered and easy to read.
3TEXT — Using font, size, weight and colour consistently so ______ is easy to read and shows importance, such as larger bold headings above smaller body ______. Word 1 of: ____ formatting
4ANNOTATED — Checking a mock-up against each UI principle in turn (alignment, balance, contrast, space, text), annotating the improvements needed, then revising the ______. Word 1 of: _________ ______ ______
6ALIGNMENT — A UI design principle that lines up elements along common edges or centres, such as a left edge or grid, so the layout looks tidy and is easy to scan.
7DESIGN — Word 2 of the term in 4 Down: _________ ______ ______
8FLOW — The path of screens a user follows to finish a task, like logging in or buying a ticket. Navigation controls such as back and home buttons help them move along it in as few steps as possible. Word 2 of: user ____