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User experience design

User experience design

Instructors: University of Cambridge - Professional and Continuing Education

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Nowadays, in a time everyone is required to continuously acquire new skills, it is extremely relevant to make sure that we understand the importance of having a user-centred, inclusive mindset, what being a UX Designer means and what tools are available to efficiently craft meaningful experiences.

This course will emphasise the central role of thinking creatively with empathy, and the importance of understanding different methods to approach problem solving, innovation, and establish a working practice that helps to craft inclusive experiences. The UX Design course will stress the importance of inclusion and diversity in the creative process, storytelling, pitching and advocating about ideas to influence peers by delivering inclusive experiences across different countries. With this course participants will be able to transition in to UX Design roles, approach life with a more empathetic, inclusive attitude, and infuse the UX Design mindset to colleagues and friends.

Module details

The focus of this module is to explore what UX Design is, the relevance of connecting with people and the overall core skills of a User Experience Designer.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt2 plugins

3 videosTotal 17 minutes

Welcome to the course3 minutes
Welcome to module 12 minutes
Introduction to UX Design12 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course outline10 minutes
Further reading on this week's topics10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Module 1 knowledge check 10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Introduce yourself10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 30 minutes

Tony Fadell: The first secret of great design is… noticing15 minutes
Elise Roy: When we design for disability, we all benefit15 minutes

The focus of this module is to comprehend the approach and available methods and to familiarise with them across multiple applications in different scenarios.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins

2 videosTotal 20 minutes

Welcome to module 22 minutes
The Relevance of UX Design File18 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Further reading on this week's topics10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Module 2 knowledge check 10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Flat vs. Material vs. Skeuomorphic Design 10 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Principles of Human-Centered Design (Don Norman)15 minutes
David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence15 minutes
Jonathan Ive: History of Apple Designer15 minutes

This module will deep dive into methods and tools and will explore the “what, who, where, when, why and how” of UX Design by helping you to recognise which tool fits best your specific goals in collaboration with co-workers.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment4 plugins

2 videosTotal 25 minutes

Welcome to module 32 minutes
Deep Dive into UX Design24 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Further reading on this week's topics10 minutes
A brief overview of UX Research and Design tools - Articles for discussion10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Module 3 knowledge check 10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Choosing a research method15 minutes
Jakob Nielsen. The immutable rules of UX 15 minutes
Johannes Ippen. Humans, not Users: Why UX is a Problem15 minutes
TAILT. The smart bicycle light15 minutes

The focus of this module is to illuminate case studies and allow you to discover how to apply user-centred research into user-centred design and create inclusive products and services.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

This week focuses on the practical aspects of becoming a UX Designer, the opportunities offered in the market, the challenges and how to get ready to land a job in the UX Design market.