USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN CAPSTONE

ART 575

A project-based introduction to the examination of user experience, and is oriented toward practical methods for approaching a design problem. The focus of the course is to develop conceptual design based on the needs of users. Students will receive grounding in user research methods, design sketching, and design validation.

COMPSCI/LIS 611

Introduction to the user experience design including key stages of the design process, design ethics, and the methods and tools involved at each stage of design. Conduct formative research on clients, users, use contexts and tasks. Gain experience with user research methodologies and learn to create intermediate design tools such as personas. Develop and present a design proposal for a chosen project.

COMPSCI/LIS 613

Conduct formal evaluations of the user experience (UX) or usability of a digital system. Gain familiarity with the evaluation and research process including key stages, tasks for each stage, common data collection and analysis methods, and common tools employed in the field. Gain experience with a variety of UX evaluation approaches. Collect pilot data and develop a proposal for further UX testing.

COMPSCI/LIS 612

Advanced study of UX design. Introduces processes of ideation, key concepts of visual design, conceptual and interaction design, low and high-resolution prototyping of design techniques. Applications include drafting designs based on user models and initial testing of prototypes.

DS 650

Culminates design education through real-world challenges. Develops critical thinking, creativity, innovation for effective solutions. Emphasizes collaborative teamwork within multidisciplinary groups. Guides portfolio development, underscoring growth and versatility as a designer. Topics include defining problems through research, conceptualizing solutions, designing prototypes and interfaces, conducting user testing, and implementing designs.