UI/UX Design

Purpose

Design intuitive user interfaces and seamless user experiences that meet user needs and align with business goals.

When to Use

• New feature design
• User flow optimization
• Usability improvements
• Accessibility enhancements

Prerequisites

• User requirements
• User personas
• Business goals

Process

Step 1: Define User Flows

Flow mapping:
- Entry points
- Decision points
- Success paths
- Error paths
- Exit points

Step 2: Create Wireframes

Wireframe levels:
- Low-fidelity (structure)
- Medium-fidelity (layout)
- High-fidelity (detail)

Step 3: Design Components

Component design:
- Reusable patterns
- States (default, hover, active, disabled)
- Responsive behavior
- Accessibility

Step 4: Define Interactions

Interaction patterns:
- Form behavior
- Navigation
- Feedback (loading, success, error)
- Animations

Step 5: Validate Design

Validation methods:
- User testing
- Accessibility audit
- Stakeholder review

Inputs

Input	Type	Required	Description
user_requirements	Markdown	Yes	User needs
brand_guidelines	PDF	Optional	Visual guidelines

Outputs

Output	Type	Description
wireframes/	Images	UI wireframes
user_flows/	Mermaid	Flow diagrams
component_specs/	Markdown	Component details

StudyAbroad-Specific Considerations

• Multi-step application wizard
• University search and filters
• Document upload interface
• Progress tracking dashboard
• Mobile-responsive design

Integration Points

• Developer Agent: Implementation specs
• Test Manager: Usability testing
• Accessibility: WCAG compliance

Examples

User Flow: Application Submission

[Start] → [Dashboard]
    ↓
[Select Program] → Program Search
    ↓                   ↓
[Start Application] ← [View Program Details]
    ↓
[Step 1: Personal Info]
    ↓ (Next)
[Step 2: Academic History]
    ↓ (Next)
[Step 3: Documents]
    ↓ (Upload required docs)
[Step 4: Statement]
    ↓ (Next)
[Step 5: Review]
    ↓ (Submit)
[Confirmation] → [Dashboard with updated status]

Navigation:
- Back button on each step
- Progress indicator
- Save draft at any step
- Exit with confirmation

States:
- Step complete: ✓ checkmark
- Current step: highlighted
- Future steps: dimmed
- Invalid: red indicator

Validation

• User flows complete
• All states designed
• Accessibility considered
• Responsive design
• Stakeholder approved