UX Model Mapping

A useful mapping to create is that between the UX and analysis models. The mapping is simple, expressed as dependencies from analysis boundary classes and UX screens. This mapping becomes more valuable as the analysis model evolves into a proper design model. However, creating this mapping early helps to ensure that both the UX and the analysis teams are working together on the solution to the same problem.

Figure 10-12 shows a simple mapping class diagram that can be found in the analysis model. The recommended procedure is to draw the mapping from the analysis/design class to the UX screen, which by default makes the owner of the mapping relationship the analysis model, not the UX model. The analysis model is the preferred ...

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