User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR
This second course in the XR for Everybody specialization looks at how to design new user experiences for XR technologies. The course provides learners with a design thinking mindset and equips them with a fundamental toolbox for creating XR applications using rapid prototyping. It starts with a broad overview of the complete XR design process, discussing different paths to becoming an XR creator, what is generally involved in making XR experiences, and how to best get started. The course then emphasizes design thinking, critiques, and ethics while introducing guidelines and user-centered techniques like design jams. The second half of the course introduces a variety of methods and tools for prototyping both physically and digitally including on the XR devices themselves through immersive authoring.
The course has an honors track that guides learners through creating their own storyboard, physical prototype, and digital prototype of an XR experience. You will work on exercises that allow you to practice your design skills and also build XR technologies into your workflow by working with specific templates and new digital tools that allow you to preview physical prototypes on AR/VR devices.
Status: Prototyping
Prototyping
Status: Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Intermediate·Course·28 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Jan 10, 2025
Dr. Michael Nebeling is passionate about AR/VR/MR/XR, which is evident in his lectures.
4.0
·Reviewed Jan 12, 2023
It was lovely, hope i get time to complete honors track and upgrade my certificate.. it would have been better if the design digital tools were part of the course to learn from
4.0
·Reviewed Dec 29, 2021
very detailed, very good for those who are new to xR and or UX generally. Some great resources are provided.
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 8, 2021
Fantastic Course with a great instructor. Highly recommended,
4.0
·Reviewed Apr 25, 2021
many insights and knowledge, but not as well structured as the first course - I often got confused. Assignments are great!
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 13, 2023
Wonderful course. Lot of fundamental concepts covered with lot of examples which are easy for understanding for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone interested in XR.
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 5, 2022
This is a great introduction with hands-on projects regarding user experience & interaction design for XR!
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 5, 2023
Another excellent course from Dr. Michael Nebeling and the University of Michigan - thanks very much!
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 21, 2025
Great course! A perfect followup to the first course, and a great preparation for the third course in this series. Well thought out!
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 10, 2022
Best course I've taken on Coursera! People interested in XR should take this class -- the design process is so important!
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 4, 2024
Useful information and down to earth instructor. Practical exercises to help you learn by doing.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 6, 2021
This course was realy an eye opener on "how to design for XR". Loved it and felt valuable.
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Grettel
4.0
·Reviewed Oct 7, 2021
I really enjoyed the course and the honors track assignments. It was very hands-on and provided a good starting point for creating XR experiences.
As an improvement opportunity, I think the videos need to be shorter. Watching a 20-minute video is not ideal from a learning perspective. It would be better to subdivide the 20 into smaller 5-minute videos. Also, I completed most of the assignments in the honors track, but I can't get the honors track certificate, because I don't have anything assigned in the peer review.
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Meshhur
2.0
·Reviewed Nov 3, 2023
Useless information for beginners, why do beginners need these hard stuff. You have a lot of theory part, and less practise.
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Virginia
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 11, 2024
I absolutely loved the User Experience and Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR course! The way the trainer explained each concept and technique was truly outstanding. Her clear and practical approach made even the most complex topics understandable and accessible. I was impressed by her passion for the subject and her ability to communicate knowledge so effectively. It was a truly enriching educational experience that has left me eager to apply everything I've learned to future projects!
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Robbie
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 12, 2021
The course and honors track is an excellent start before developing XR experiences and learning new applications that can produce them. And as a graphic artist and designer, I believe that design XR has similar strategies for creating graphic design and filmmaking. Thank you, Micheal, for having me approach my new skill of creativity!
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Fadilah
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 10, 2023
I really like this course! This course provides all aspects for designing XR experience, including ethics (this is important!) and evaluation. The instructor is also very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Thank you Dr Michael Nebeling, I wish I could visit your lab someday. Wish you all the best!
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Tung-Yu
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 10, 2021
Love it, really amazing contents for the overall, thank you for sharing them with us. Honor's track is very helpful, but I've found out that the interview with Katy and all the experiences she mentioned after learning XR was so impressive too! I look forward to complete the last course! Cheers!
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Sai
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 23, 2021
This course has taught me how to think in a simple way about UX design for XR. I was able to do so much prototyping and make stuff without even having advanced gear or equipment. Although, the next course on XR development will help have a more complete understanding of prototype making in XR
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Prajakta
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 20, 2021
Loved it! The course offered in-depth learning about UX, Design Thinking, XR/AR/VR and Prototyping.
I never thought creating paper and digital prototypes could add so much value as that's the first step after storyboarding.
Thank you very much, Prof Michael Nebeling and UOM. :)
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Noelia
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 16, 2022
Es un curso muy importante para nuestra carrera ya que la Tecnología llegó para quedarse y es una herramienta importante en distintos rubros para poder hacer nuestras tareas fácilmente de esa forma atraer a más clientes.
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Srinivas
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 14, 2023
Wonderful course. Lot of fundamental concepts covered with lot of examples which are easy for understanding for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone interested in XR.
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Anne
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 22, 2025
Great course! A perfect followup to the first course, and a great preparation for the third course in this series. Well thought out!
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Dalrae
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 13, 2021
i am preparing my own vr/3d application proposal, this course was a perfect guide for it. thank you so much for great learning!
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Chris
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 11, 2022
Best course I've taken on Coursera! People interested in XR should take this class -- the design process is so important!
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Latisha
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 6, 2022
This is a great introduction with hands-on projects regarding user experience & interaction design for XR!
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Robert
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 6, 2023
Another excellent course from Dr. Michael Nebeling and the University of Michigan - thanks very much!
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Chesway
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 5, 2024
Useful information and down to earth instructor. Practical exercises to help you learn by doing.
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Jongyun
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 26, 2022
Good course for beginner XR UX designer , mostly about ux approaches on XR design system making.
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Ravishankar
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 7, 2021
This course was realy an eye opener on "how to design for XR". Loved it and felt valuable.
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Martin
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 11, 2025
Dr. Michael Nebeling is passionate about AR/VR/MR/XR, which is evident in his lectures.
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VNDY
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 21, 2025
This course is amazing! comprehensive, practical & step by step.