Designing digital artefacts for an audience

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What are digital artefacts?

Digital artefacts are items created, stored, and shared using digital devices, such as documents, images, videos, and web pages.
They are made of digitised information – data represented as a series of digits (0s and 1s).
Digital artefacts can be created, viewed, distributed, modified, and preserved on electronic devices.
They are often transmitted over the internet and consumed via screens or speakers.
Examples include software, digital images, web pages, social media posts, MP3 audio, e-books, and databases.
Digital artefacts contrast with print media (e.g., books, newspapers) and analog media (e.g., film, tape).

Purpose and audience

Every digital artefact is designed for a specific purpose – to inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct.
The audience is the group of people who will use or view the artefact; their needs and expectations matter.
Design choices (e.g., language, layout, colours, media type) should be tailored to the audience.
For example, a children's website uses bright colours and simple words; a professional report uses formal tone and clear charts.
Understanding the audience helps decide the format – e.g., a video for young viewers, a PDF for a business report.

The design process

Good digital artefacts are made through a process: plan, draft, get feedback, and improve.
Planning involves defining the purpose, audience, and key content.
Drafting creates an initial version – it doesn't need to be perfect.
Feedback from others (peers, teachers, or users) highlights strengths and areas to improve.
Improvement means revising the artefact based on feedback, then re-testing.
This cycle may repeat several times to refine the artefact.

Key design principles

Clarity: make the message easy to understand – avoid clutter and confusing layouts.
Consistency: use similar fonts, colours, and styles throughout for a professional look.
Hierarchy: organise content so the most important parts stand out (e.g., headings, bold text).
Accessibility: ensure the artefact can be used by people with disabilities (e.g., alt text for images, readable fonts).
Audience fit: choose visuals, language, and tone that appeal to the target audience.
Purpose alignment: every element should support the artefact's main goal.

Reusing and re-purposing digital content

Digital artefacts can be reused – e.g., using a photo in a new presentation.
Re-purposing means adapting content for a different audience or purpose – e.g., turning a blog post into a video.
When reusing, check copyright – you may need permission or to use open-licensed content.
Open content is created by people who voluntarily give up some rights, making it easier to reuse legally.
Always credit the original creator if required by the licence.

Digital media platforms and business models

Platforms like YouTube, Kick, and Twitch host digital media and rely on high viewership (e.g., 27.9 billion hours in 2020).
Many platforms use a triple-product model: they provide free content, capture user attention, and sell user data to advertisers.
Paid media: promotional channels marketers pay for, like ads on social media or search engines.
Owned media: channels a company or individual controls, like their website or social profiles.
Earned media: free publicity from user shares, reviews, or viral content – seen as more credible.
Understanding these models helps you see why some digital artefacts are designed to attract attention.

Impact of digital media

Digital media has caused disruptive innovation in publishing, education, entertainment, and politics.
It has led to the Information Age, where digital content is central to society.
Challenges include copyright laws, censorship, the digital divide (unequal access), and the risk of a digital dark age (old media becoming inaccessible).
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital media use due to quarantine measures.
Digital media can be a paperless alternative, but not all media is digital yet.

History of digital media

Early concepts of machine-readable codes date to Charles Babbage in the 1800s.
Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer program for Babbage's Analytical Engine.
Other early machine-readable media include pianola rolls and weaving machine instructions.
These ideas laid the foundation for modern digital media.

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1.Digital media can only be consumed on a computer.
Easy
True or false?
2.Which of the following is an example of digital media?
Easy
- AA printed newspaper
- BAn MP3 audio file
- CA vinyl record
- DA cassette tape
3.Digital media refers only to content transmitted over the internet.
Easy
True or false?
4.What does the term 'digital' in digital media mean?
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- AData represented by a series of digits
- BData stored on paper
- CData transmitted via radio waves
- DData that is hand-written
5.Which of the following are examples of digital media? (Select all that apply)
Easy
- ASoftware
- BDigital images
- CPrinted books
- DWeb pages
- EAnalog audio tapes
6.Digital media can be created, viewed, distributed, modified, listened to, and preserved on a digital electronic device.
Easy
True or false?
7.Which of the following is NOT a type of digital media?
Easy
- AElectronic documents
- BDigital audio (MP3)
- CPhotographic film
- DSocial media
8.Digital media platforms like YouTube operate on a triple-product business model that provides free content while collecting user data to sell to advertisers.
Medium
True or false?

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9.Match each type of media to its correct description.
Medium
- Paid media
- Owned media
- Earned media
- Channels that require payment to use
- Digital assets a company controls
- Public relations channels based on user interest
10.Match each type of media (as used in marketing) to its correct description.
Easy
- Paid media
- Owned media
- Earned media
- Channels that require payment to use
- Digital assets a company controls
- Publicity gained without direct payment
11.Put the following steps in the typical process of designing a digital artefact for an audience in the correct order.
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- Identify the audience and their needs
- Draft the initial design
- Get feedback from others
- Revise and improve the artefact
12.Digital media can only be created and viewed on a computer.
Easy
True or false?
13.Which of the following is the most important thing to consider first?
Easy
- AThe colour scheme
- BThe target audience
- CThe software to use
- DThe file format
14.Getting feedback from other students before finalising the poster is a good idea.
Easy
True or false?
15.Match each digital media example to the correct category (as described in the source).
Medium
- MP3 file
- Company's own blog
- Viral tweet about a product
- Digital audio
- Owned media
- Earned media
16.Which of the following are challenges to a digital transition mentioned in the source? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AOutdated copyright laws
- BCensorship
- CThe digital divide
- DLack of internet access
- EToo much digital media
17.Arrange these historical events in chronological order based on the source.
Medium
- Babbage conceptualizes machine codes
- Lovelace writes the first computer program
- Digital media platforms reach 27.9 billion viewership hours
18.Match each type of media (paid, owned, earned) to its correct characteristic.
Medium
- Paid media
- Owned media
- Earned media
- Marketer pays for exposure
- Company controls the channel
- Word-of-mouth or viral mentions
19.The source states that digital media platforms like YouTube, Kick, and Twitch accounted for 27.9 billion hours of viewership in 2020, and this trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Easy
True or false?
20.A small bakery wants to increase its online presence without spending money on ads. Which type of media would they most likely rely on if customers share photos of their cakes on Instagram?
Medium
- APaid media
- BOwned media
- CEarned media
- DTraditional media
21.A local library is designing a digital poster to promote a summer reading challenge. Which of the following actions would best ensure the poster meets the needs of its primary audience (children aged 8–12)?
Hard
- AUse small, dense text to include all details
- BUse bright colours, simple language, and fun images
- CUse formal language and a plain white background
- DInclude technical jargon to sound professional
22.When designing a digital artefact for an audience, it is important to consider the audience's needs and interests before creating the final product.
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True or false?
23.When designing a digital artefact, why is it important to consider the audience's level of technical skill?
Medium
- AIt ensures the artefact is complex enough to impress them.
- BIt helps choose appropriate language and complexity.
- CIt guarantees the artefact will be shared on social media.
- DIt reduces the need for feedback.
24.Which of the following are practical steps for gathering audience feedback during the design process? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AAsking a sample of the target audience to review a draft
- BIgnoring feedback to keep the original design vision
- CUsing surveys or questionnaires to collect opinions
- DObserving how users interact with a prototype
- EOnly asking friends and family for their opinions
25.A digital artefact should be designed based on the designer's personal preferences, regardless of the target audience.
Easy
True or false?
26.Match each design consideration to the correct question it answers.
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- Purpose
- Audience
- Feedback
- What is the artefact for?
- Who is it for?
- How can it be improved?
27.Which of the following is the most appropriate way to gather feedback for this poster?
Medium
- AAsk a group of teenagers for their opinions
- BAsk their parents for their opinions
- CAsk their teacher for their opinions
- DAsk a group of primary school children for their opinions
28.The student should ignore feedback that does not match their original design idea.
Easy
True or false?
29.A school wants to create a video to inform parents about upcoming events. Which of the following design decisions best considers the audience?
Medium
- AUsing complex technical jargon to sound professional
- BIncluding a clear, simple summary at the beginning
- CMaking the video as long as possible to cover all details
- DUsing bright, flashing colours to attract attention
30.Which of the following are effective methods for testing a digital artefact with its intended audience? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AConducting a focus group to discuss the design
- BObserving users as they try to complete a task using the artefact
- CAsking users to complete a questionnaire after using it
- DOnly showing it to experts in the field
- ETesting it on a different audience to save time
31.A small bakery wants to increase its online presence without spending money on ads. Which type of media would they most likely rely on if customers share photos of their products on social media?
Medium
- APaid media
- BOwned media
- CEarned media
- DTraditional media
32.A local library is designing a digital poster to promote a summer reading challenge. Which of the following actions would best ensure the poster meets the needs of its audience?
Medium
- AUsing bright colours and large fonts for children
- BUsing complex technical language to appear professional
- CMaking the poster very detailed with lots of text
- DIgnoring feedback from the target audience
33.Put the following steps in the correct order when designing a digital artefact for an audience.
Medium
- Identify the audience and their needs
- Draft the artefact
- Gather feedback from the audience
- Revise the artefact based on feedback
34.Earned media is media that a company pays to have shown to customers.
Easy
True or false?
35.Which of the following is the most important first step when designing a digital artefact for a specific audience?
Medium
- AChoosing the software to use
- BIdentifying the audience and their needs
- CAdding as many effects as possible
- DPublishing the artefact immediately
36.Which of the following are effective methods for gathering feedback on a digital artefact? (Select all that apply)
Medium
- AAsking the audience to try it and observe
- BOnly asking friends who always agree
- CUsing a questionnaire with specific questions
- DIgnoring feedback that doesn't match your idea
37.Which of the following is an example of owned media?
Medium
- AA paid advertisement on Instagram
- BA company's own blog
- CA viral tweet about a product
- DA television commercial
38.The Information Age is a term used to describe the current era in industrial history due to the ubiquity of digital media.
Easy
True or false?
39.A company notices that their product is being widely shared on social media by customers without any paid promotion. This is an example of which type of media?
Medium
- APaid media
- BOwned media
- CEarned media
- DTraditional media
40.A company has a blog on its own website, a Facebook page, and also runs sponsored posts on Instagram. Which of the following correctly classifies these channels?
Medium
- AThe blog and Facebook page are owned media, and the sponsored posts are paid media.
- BThe blog is owned media, the Facebook page is earned media, and the sponsored posts are paid media.
- CAll three are owned media because the company controls them.
- DThe blog and Facebook page are earned media, and the sponsored posts are paid media.
41.Complete the sentence with the correct term.
Easy
Digital media often contrasts with ____ media, such as printed books, newspapers, and magazines.
42.What is the term for promotional channels that marketers pay to use, such as paid search ads and display ads?
Medium
43.What term describes the type of media that a company or individual owns and controls, such as their own website or social media profiles?
Medium
44.Fill in the blank with the correct term.
Easy
Digital media platforms like YouTube often use a ____ business model where they provide free content but collect user data to sell to advertisers.
45.According to the source, how many billion hours of viewership did digital media platforms like YouTube, Kick, and Twitch account for in 2020?
Medium
46.What term describes the process of changing and improving a draft based on feedback?
Medium
47.According to the source, digital media platforms such as YouTube, Kick, and Twitch accounted for how many billion hours of viewership in 2020?
Easy
48.What is the term for the business model used by platforms like YouTube, which provides free content while collecting user data to sell to advertisers?
Medium
49.In what year did Ada Lovelace write the first instructions for calculating numbers on Babbage engines?
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50.Complete the sentence using the correct term from the source.
Medium
____ media refers to promotional channels that marketers pay to use, such as paid search ads and display ads.
51.What is the name given to the era in industrial history that we are at the start of, according to the source, due to the ubiquity of digital media?
Medium
52.What is the term for the process of making changes to a draft based on feedback to improve it?
Medium
53.Explain why understanding the audience is important when designing a digital artefact.
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54.Explain why it is important to consider the audience when designing a digital artefact.
Medium
55.Describe the triple-product business model used by digital media platforms like YouTube, and explain how it benefits the platform.
Hard
56.Describe two practical techniques you could use to ensure a digital artefact is suitable for its intended audience, and explain why each is effective.
Hard
57.Explain why it is important to consider the audience when designing a digital artefact, and give one example of how you might adapt a design based on audience needs.
Hard
58.According to the source, how many billion hours of viewership did digital media platforms like YouTube, Kick, and Twitch account for in 2020?
Medium
- A30.7 billion hours
- B27.9 billion hours
- C33.5 billion hours
- D25.1 billion hours
59.According to the source, digital media platforms such as YouTube, Kick, and Twitch accounted for how many billion hours of viewership in 2020?
Easy
- A27.9 billion hours
- B25.1 billion hours
- C33.5 billion hours
- D30.7 billion hours
60.In what year did Ada Lovelace write the first instructions for calculating numbers on Babbage engines?
Easy
- A1823
- B1641
- C2005
- D2187

Apuntes de repaso

## Designing Digital Artefacts for an Audience ### What are digital artefacts? Digital artefacts are digital content created, viewed, distributed, modified, listened to, and preserved on digital devices. They include documents, graphics, video, web pages, software, digital images, social media, digital audio (e.g., MP3), electronic documents, and e-books. They are transmitted through screens and/or speakers. ### Purpose and audience When designing a digital artefact, you must consider its **purpose** (why you are creating it) and its **audience** (who will use it). This affects choices like language, design, and content. For example, a website for children will look different from one for professionals. ### The design process 1. **Draft**: Create an initial version. 2. **Feedback**: Get opinions from others. 3. **Improve**: Revise based on feedback. 4. **Repeat** until the artefact meets the audience's needs. ### Types of media - **Paid media**: Promotional channels you pay for, like ads on social media. - **Owned media**: Channels you control, like your own website or blog. - **Earned media**: Free publicity, like shares, reviews, or viral posts. ### Digital media platforms Platforms like YouTube, Kick, and Twitch use a **triple-product business model**: they provide free content (infotainment), capture attention, and collect user data to sell to advertisers. This aims to maximise user engagement. ### Impact of digital media Digital media has caused disruptive innovation in publishing, journalism, entertainment, education, and more. It has also created challenges like copyright issues, censorship, the digital divide, and the risk of a 'digital dark age'. ### History - **Charles Babbage** (early 1800s) conceptualised machine-readable codes for his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. - **Ada Lovelace** wrote the first computer program in 1822–1823, anticipating the social impact of computers. ### Key terms - **Digital media**: Any media that uses machine-readable data. - **Digital artefact**: A digital product created for a purpose and audience. - **Infotainment**: Content that provides both information and entertainment. - **Digital divide**: The gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not. - **Digital dark age**: A scenario where old digital media becomes inaccessible due to outdated systems. Remember: Always design with your audience in mind, and be ready to revise your work based on feedback.

Digital media: Any communication media that operates with encoded machine-readable data formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics transmitted over the internet.
Digital artefact: A digital product such as a document, graphic, video, or web page created for a specific purpose and audience.
Purpose: The reason for creating a digital artefact, which guides design decisions.
Audience: The intended users or viewers of a digital artefact, whose needs and preferences influence design.
Paid media: Promotional channels that marketers pay to use, such as paid search ads, display ads, and sponsored posts.
Owned media: Digital assets and channels that a company or individual controls, such as websites, blogs, and social media profiles.
Earned media: Free publicity gained through word-of-mouth, shares, reviews, or viral content, without direct payment.
Triple-product business model: A model used by digital media platforms where they provide free content, capture attention, and sell user data to advertisers.
Infotainment: Content that combines information and entertainment.
Digital divide: The gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not.
Digital dark age: A scenario where older digital media becomes inaccessible due to outdated systems or formats.

Tarjetas

What is a digital artefact?

A digital artefact is any digital creation such as a document, graphic, video, or web page, made for a specific purpose and audience.

List four types of digital artefacts.

Documents, graphics, video, and web pages.

Why is it important to consider the audience when designing a digital artefact?

The design should meet the audience's needs and preferences, making the artefact effective and appropriate for them.

What does 'purpose' mean in the context of digital artefact design?

Purpose is the reason the artefact is being created, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct.

What is the process of drafting, feedback, and improvement in digital artefact creation?

It involves creating an initial version, getting feedback from others, and then revising and improving the artefact based on that feedback.

What is 're-purposing' a digital artefact?

Re-purposing means taking an existing digital artefact and adapting it for a new audience or purpose, such as changing a report into a presentation.

Define digital media.

Digital media is any communication media that uses encoded machine-readable data formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics transmitted over the internet for digital devices.

Give three examples of digital media.

Digital images, web pages, and digital audio (e.g., MP3).

How does digital media contrast with print media?

Digital media is electronic and can be modified and distributed digitally, while print media is physical (e.g., books, newspapers) and cannot be easily changed.

What is the 'triple-product' business model used by platforms like YouTube?

It provides free information/entertainment to users, captures their attention, and collects user data to sell to advertisers.

Define 'paid media'.

Paid media are promotional channels that marketers pay to use, such as TV ads, paid search ads, and sponsored social media posts.

Define 'owned media'.

Owned media are digital assets a company or individual controls, like their website, blog, or social media profiles.

Define 'earned media'.

Earned media is publicity gained through word-of-mouth, such as shares, retweets, reviews, or viral content, without direct payment.

Why is earned media considered more credible?

Because it comes from genuine user interest and recommendations, making it more transparent and trustworthy than paid or owned media.

Who is credited with writing the first computer program?

Ada Lovelace, who wrote instructions for calculating numbers on Babbage's engines in the 1820s.

What is the 'digital divide'?

The gap between those who have access to digital media and technology and those who do not.

What is the 'digital dark age'?

A potential future where older digital media becomes inaccessible due to outdated formats or systems.

What is the 'Information Age'?

The current era in industrial history characterized by the ubiquity of digital media and its effects on society.

Name one challenge to the digital transition mentioned in the source.

Outdated copyright laws (also acceptable: censorship, digital divide, digital dark age).

What is an 'open content movement'?

A movement where content creators voluntarily give up some or all of their legal rights to their work to encourage sharing.

How has digital media impacted publishing and journalism?

It has caused disruptive innovation, changing how content is produced, distributed, and consumed.

What does 'interconnectivity' contribute to digital media?

It allows for rapid sharing and access, contributing to the digital revolution and high viewership rates.

Why is attention to design important in digital artefacts?

Good design makes the artefact clear, engaging, and effective for its audience and purpose.

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