UX Design: An Introduction

This course is part of Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design Specialization

Instructor: Keyur Sorathia

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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This course introduces a core design discipline of User Experience (UX) Design aiming to create digital products and services that are useful, usable, engaging, and desirable. It introduces the fundamentals of UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and the user-centered design process. To enhance your understanding, you’ll explore examples of good and bad UX design. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into various UX job roles, their responsibilities, and the career progression of a UX Designer.

UX Design focuses on creating digital products and services that are useful, usable, engaging, and desirable. In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and the user-centered design process. We will examine examples of both good and bad UX to enhance your understanding. Additionally, you'll gain insights into various UX job roles, responsibilities, and career progression at different stages of a UX designer's journey.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt

This module covers the fundamentals of UX Design, HCI, and UI Design, highlighting the user-product interaction model. Students will learn to differentiate between UX and UI design and explore case studies, along with key tips for becoming an effective UX designer.

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 32 minutes

Introduction to the Module 2 minutes
User Experience (UX) Design and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) – An Introduction 8 minutes
Understanding Interactions 6 minutes
Factors Contributing to UX Design and HCI 4 minutes
Introduction to User Interface (UI) Design 4 minutes
UX Design v/s UI Design 8 minutes

5 readings Total 60 minutes

What Is User Experience (UX) Design? Everything You Need to Know 15 minutes
What is UI design? A Complete Introductory Guide 10 minutes
User Interface Design: Definition, Guidelines, and Processes 10 minutes
The Difference Between UX and UI Design – A Beginner’s Guide 15 minutes
UX vs. UI design: What’s the difference? 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

UX Design, HCI, and UI Introduction Quiz 30 minutes
Practice Assignment 30 minutes

In this module, we will explore relevant case studies and key insights for becoming an effective UX designer. Additionally, we’ll review common UX design roles and their responsibilities.

What's included

4 videos7 readings1 assignment

4 videos Total 18 minutes

Introduction to the Module 1 minute
UX Design Case Study 6 minutes
UX Activities and Practice Tools 5 minutes
Confusing Terms 6 minutes

7 readings Total 65 minutes

UX Case Study: Amazon Purchase UX 10 minutes
UX Case Study: LinkedIn Retention Triggers 10 minutes
UX Case Study: YouTube User Retention 10 minutes
UX Case Study: Tinder Monetization 10 minutes
What Does a UX Designer Actually Do? 15 minutes
UX vs UI vs IA vs IxD : 4 Confusing Digital Design Terms Defined 5 minutes
This vs. That: Confusing UX terms compared 5 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Case Studies and Examples Quiz 30 minutes

This module introduces the user-centered design process, outlining key activities at each stage. We’ll also cover common UX design roles and their responsibilities. Additionally, the module features interviews with a Senior UX Designer and a UX Researcher, offering insights into their career journeys, role transitions, and valuable tips for advancing in UX design.