Visual communication and the customer journey

Customer, audience, community, besties - whatever you decide to call your potential and existing users, the key to successful design is to craft experiences with them in mind.

To truly resonate, your designs must be rooted in their interests, behaviors, and interactions.

Analysing user data and studying how they move around can aid the success of a design, and while we think we know what our users want to see, it can be surprising what data can reveal.

When you prioritise user focused design, you not only build a brand but also meaningful connections that keep your audience coming back.

Strong marketing and brand strategies are pivotal to the success of your content, but how we visually represent the two strategies and balance the information can make a huge impact on user interaction.

So far in your entrepreneurial journey, it’s likely that you have already done the groundwork around your target market and key customers. But as you branch out into creating your online multi-channel experience, get ready to put your customer persona theory to the test. You will need to become more in tune with how you align your content to what they see, when they see it, and how they are expected to react to it.

The Customer Journey

The importance of a customer journey map and the way users shop online has transformed over the last decade and is still evolving rapidly.

There are a plethora of clickstreams and several ways to access information about a product.

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Shopping and browsing online is an intricate web of bespoke experiences across many different online and offline channels.

From a design perspective, it's our job to create clearly signposted content that combines brand and marketing messaging across all stages of a customer journey. This is crucial to producing effective content.

6 Key Things to Consider When Delivering Content to Your Customer:

1. Mobile-First Approach

Ensure your content is optimized for mobile, as most users engage on their phones first.

2. Consistent Look and Feel

Maintain a cohesive visual identity across all platforms to reinforce brand recognition.

3. Information Hierarchy

Organize content logically, making it easy for users to navigate and find key information quickly.

4. Considered Layout

Use a thoughtful design layout that guides users' attention and enhances their experience.

5. Streamlined Design Process

Simplify the design workflow for faster, more efficient content delivery without compromising quality.

6. Content Planning

Develop a clear content strategy to ensure timely, relevant, and engaging materials are consistently delivered.

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Throughout this blog, I teach you how to create individual click-worthy design assets for specific types of content. How to streamline your design processes, build and strengthen your brand appearance, and how to ace your user interface and experience. See the main menu for more.

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