USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN 2

COMPSCI 570

User-centered software design: (1) principles of and methods for understanding user needs; designing and prototyping interface solutions; and evaluating their usability, (2) their applications in designing multiple types of interfaces through group projects.

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.

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 614

Applies a design studio critique approach to produce a learning environment of collaborative and interdisciplinary peer critique and learning, in addition to provide expert feedback and suggestions. Present and defend the latest iteration of the user experience design project developed in earlier courses while learning about the professions associated with digital user experience design.

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.