This lecture was focused on Sound Design in UX, which is a completely new topic to me. While I am familiar with sound in UX just by using devices, the theory for this topic is completely new to me.
Sound is called Auditory in UX which sounds can be used to communicate different topics. The first example was the beep on a air plane, which is something I am very familiar with which this noise is to alert staff that someone needs there attention. This beep captures attention immediately which this design is also paired with a light to assist the staff navigate.
Another good example in design which focuses on accessibility is traffic lights, the alert tells you its time to go which is especially useful for those who cant see. Something non sound related but was not mentioned in the lecture was how traffic lights, below where you press the button has a spinning dail which moves when it is time to go which is the opposite to the sound, which will be useful for those who cant hear as well as not being able to see.
Sounds in UX can include:
Sound in UX adds a sensory layer, it provides instant communication which guides the user. Sounds can also be used to reinforce brand identity which the McDonald's whistle was mentioned which is something which is instantly recognizable. Using sounds in UX can also help with accessibility.
Sound matters in UX to bring immediate feedback but it is very important not to overdo it as sounds such as button clicks can be annoying, where notifications and error alerts are higher up in the sound hierarchy. In the lecture we were asked who usually has their phone on mute which the majority of the class, including myself raised their hands.
Sounds can also bring a Emotional Engagement which for example, Netflix you resonate with the sounds what are there. You instantly hear the Netflix startup sound which you know right where you are.