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University of Minnesota

Introduction to UI Design

In this course, you will gain an understanding of the critical importance of user interface design. You will also learn industry-standard methods for how to approach the design of a user interface and key theories and frameworks that underlie the design of most interfaces you use today. Through a series of case studies on commercial systems - many of which you likely use on a regular basis - we will illustrate the benefits of good design. We will also demonstrate how the costs of bad design can often be severe (in user experience, money, and even human lives). You will then gain a high-level understanding of the user-interface design process. You will be introduced to common design scenarios - e.g. improving on existing designs and starting a new design from scratch - and the general design processes that tend to be used for each scenario. Finally, we will begin introducing the large body of existing knowledge on design by providing overviews of core user interface design theories and concepts. This key foundational information will help you avoid “reinventing the wheel” when you are designing your interfaces in this specialization.

Status: Human Computer Interaction
Status: Design Thinking
BeginnerCourse14 hours

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MS

5.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2017

this course is just not about the theory it actually helps you to understand things on practical basis.The test and assignments helps you to apply the disciplines and makes you basic clear.

DK

5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2020

I am so glad to learn from the professors of University of Minnesota. Amazing learning experience. I wish I will continue the whole specialization. Thanks Coursera.

NA

5.0Reviewed Mar 24, 2021

This was a challenging course! I learned so much about User Interface Design. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and present the information well.

NT

5.0Reviewed Feb 7, 2017

Very helpful for beginners to understand good design vs. bad design. Also helpful for gaining basic knowledge on how to think about design implementation.

GG

5.0Reviewed Mar 31, 2021

Very good and instructive course. They approach many important concepts for Design and also provide many examples which helped understanding the concepts in practical situations.

AL

5.0Reviewed Dec 30, 2018

It's amazing opportunity to learn something new and get motivated to start your career in this field, 100% will continue to complete all of 5 courses of UI design.

HA

4.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2016

Content is really good and I learned concepts really well because its well structure. Videos can become better. I recommend this course to every UI enthusiast.

SS

5.0Reviewed Aug 5, 2021

The Tutors were really explanatory in their lectures, and the in-between questions during lectures keeps the mind on point. Thanks, Coursera, and thanks University of Minnesota.

JM

5.0Reviewed Nov 27, 2017

It's a very good introductory course covering many important topics, both practical and theoretical. It has just enough depth to make you think and get interested but without taking too much time.

EN

4.0Reviewed Nov 24, 2018

Thank you everyone, It is totally great, and I really appreciate instructions effort. but for me it would be perfect if there's more practice rather than theoretic.

AG

5.0Reviewed Feb 11, 2021

I liked a lot this course, very complete an usefull. A lot of new things come to me after this and is a very huge first step to drown on this field.Great course!

SR

5.0Reviewed Feb 14, 2024

This is a very valuable course for learning UI/UX design. I just love this course. The professors are very knowledgeable. This is the best course that I've ever taken. Thank You Coursera.

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