This course will offer you an opportunity to learn fundamentals UX design and design principles. The concepts in this course will prepare you to work with modern design software, apply design techniques, and how to use common design software. Throughout this course experience, you will learn about design strategies, user research, and design planes.

User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

Instructor: Vishal Chawla
Access provided by Ministry of Public Administration of Slovenia
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this comprehensive first module in the course Introduction to User Experience (UX), students will explore the essential principles that highlight the importance of User Experience (UX). Through dynamic discussions and practical examples, participants will not only understand the core of UX but also learn its critical role in developing innovative designs. This module goes beyond theoretical knowledge, enabling students to apply key UX principles such as Miller's Law, Jakob's Law, the Von Restorff Effect, and more. By the conclusion of this module, students will have a solid understanding of UX's theoretical underpinnings within the digital environment.
What's included
5 videos8 readings2 assignments
5 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Course Introduction•2 minutes
- Meet Your Faculty•1 minute
- Meet Your Subject Matter Expert•1 minute
- What is the User Experience? (UX)•4 minutes
- Laws of UX•3 minutes
8 readings•Total 106 minutes
- Course Introduction•2 minutes
- User Experience Design and Testing Part 1 Syllabus•10 minutes
- Course Tools and Accounts•30 minutes
- Academic Integrity•1 minute
- Prepare for Video: 'What is User Experience (UX)?'•2 minutes
- User Experience (UX) and Why It Matters•54 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Laws of UX'•2 minutes
- Jakob's Law of Internet User Experience•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Module 1 - Assess Your Learning: User Experience (UX)•20 minutes
- Module 1 - Assess Your learning: Laws of UX•20 minutes
In this module, Unlocking UX: Strategy, Use Cases, and Logo Design, you'll learn how to align product objectives with user needs, creating not just effective but also enjoyable experiences. We'll dive into the art of visual design, examining various logo types, from the simple beauty of lettermarks to the detailed complexity of combination marks, enhancing your understanding of brand identity. Additionally, you'll gain skills in developing comprehensive use cases, which include both broad overviews and in-depth analyses, to fully grasp user interactions. By the end of this module, you'll become adept in logo design nuances and skilled in crafting user-focused use cases.
What's included
3 videos6 readings3 assignments
3 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Strategy Plane•4 minutes
- 'Use Cases'•3 minutes
- Logo Design•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 141 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Strategy Plane'•1 minute
- Foundations and Frameworks of UX Design•105 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Use Cases'•2 minutes
- Understanding Use Cases in UX Design•12 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Logo Design'•1 minute
- Valuing Visual Identity•20 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Module 2 - Assess Your Learning: Strategy Plane•20 minutes
- Module 2 - Assess Your learning: Creating Use Cases•20 minutes
- Module 2 - Assess Your Learning: Types of Logos•20 minutes
In this module, Introduction to User Research, you will begin a comprehensive exploration to master the art and science of user research. You will learn to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research techniques through an in-depth examination of methodological nuances, equipping yourself with a broad range of tools to uncover valuable insights. You will learn how to become proficient in conducting user interviews and designing questions that reveal user needs, motivations, and pain points. Additionally, you will explore the strategic process of persona differentiation, learning how to create vivid user personas that enhance the design process. As a concluding highlight, the module clarifies the challenge of shopping cart abandonment, providing practical strategies to minimize it when developing engaging apps and websites.
What's included
2 videos5 readings3 assignments
2 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Research Methods•4 minutes
- Shopping Cart Abandonment Case Study•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 111 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Research Methods'•2 minutes
- Choosing the Right UX Research Methods•25 minutes
- Conducting User Interviews for Effective UX Research•12 minutes
- Prepare for Video: Shopping Cart Abandonment Case Study•2 minutes
- Revolutionizing Online Shopping•70 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Module 3 - Assess Your Learning: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods•20 minutes
- Module 3 - Assess Your Learning: User Interview for Product Design•20 minutes
- Module 3 - Assess Your Learning: Shopping Cart Abandonment Case Study•20 minutes
In this module, Scoping and Balsamiq: Intro to Wireframing, you will navigate the foundational elements of UX design, focusing on the art of defining a project scope to ensure a clear vision and purpose. You will explore the Scope Plane, a fundamental aspect of the UX design process, which offers a structured method to clarify and refine project goals. This module teaches you how to transform those ideas into low-fidelity blueprints. Through interactive activities and guided lab sessions, you will become proficient in creating clear, functional wireframes with industry-standard tools such as Balsamiq. You'll engage in the process of sketching, iterating, and testing your wireframes, thereby gaining valuable hands-on experience. By the end of this module, participants will not only possess the skills to effectively define project scopes but will also be prepared to turn their design concepts into reality with precision and clarity.
What's included
3 videos5 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Scope Plane•4 minutes
- Basic Wireframing•3 minutes
- Balsamiq Lab•17 minutes
5 readings•Total 130 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Scope Plane'•2 minutes
- Defining and Prioritizing Design Requirements•91 minutes
- Prepare for Video: 'Basic Wireframing'•2 minutes
- Laying the Blueprint for Web Design•20 minutes
- Prepare for Video: Balsamiq Lab•15 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Module 4 - Assess Your Learning: Scope-Functional Specifications and Content Requirements•20 minutes
- Module 4 - Assess Your Learning: Applying Wireframing Knowledge•20 minutes
In this module, Mid-Fidelity Wireframing With Moqups Lab, you will not only learn the ins and outs of Moqups, a powerful wireframing tool, but you will also gain hands-on experience in crafting mid-fidelity prototypes. This session will show you how to apply design principles directly to the Moqups interface, bridging theory and practice seamlessly. Through engaging labs, you will explore the intricacies of designing mid-fidelity solutions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage Moqups software effectively. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the skills to bring your design concepts to life in a tangible and interactive way, propelling your UX journey to new heights.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Mid-Fidelity Moqups•4 minutes
- Moqups Demo•15 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Prepare for Video: Mid-Fidelity Moqups•10 minutes
- Prepare for Video: Moqups Demo•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Module 5 - Assess Your Learning: Mid-Fidelity Wireframing•20 minutes
This week’s module, Advanced User Research, goes beyond the fundamentals, guiding participants through the significant role UX research plays in product development. You will discover the effectiveness of SWOT analysis, turning findings into strategic tools that guide the design process. You will also explore advanced techniques like card sorting, app critique, affinity mapping, empathy mapping, and storyboarding, learning how to apply insights to improve designs. Enhance your UX design skills as you navigate the intersection of research, strategy, and creativity, arming yourself with a full set of tools for crafting user-focused digital experiences.
What's included
1 video4 readings3 assignments
1 video•Total 7 minutes
- Advanced UX Research•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Prepare for Video: ‘Advanced UX Research’•2 minutes
- Card Sorting•30 minutes
- App Critiques•8 minutes
- SWOT Analysis•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Module 6 - Assess Your Learning: Card Sorting•20 minutes
- Module 6 - Assess Your Learning: App Critique and Storyboarding•20 minutes
- Module 6 - Assess Your Learning: SWOT Analysis•20 minutes
In this module, you'll explore the complexities of Interaction Design and Information Architecture, learning how to create seamless and intuitive user experiences. While navigating through the Structure Plane, you'll understand how to organize information, design user interfaces, and foster meaningful interactions.
What's included
1 video4 readings2 assignments
1 video•Total 7 minutes
- Structure Plane•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 94 minutes
- Foundations of Interaction Design and Information Architecture•70 minutes
- Prepare for Video: ‘Structure Plane’•2 minutes
- What is Information Architecture?•12 minutes
- Congratulations!•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Module 7 - Assess Your Learning: Structure Plane Design•20 minutes
- Module 7 - Assess Your Learning: Interaction Design and Information Architecture•20 minutes
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