User Experience (UX) Design Fundamentals
The User Experience (UX) Design Fundamentals course teaches the fundamental concepts and skills needed for UX design. UX design is a field that focuses on improving the quality of life through technology. As a UX designer, you can enhance the lives of vulnerable groups, the elderly, and everyone by making technology accessible and user-friendly.
In this course, you will learn about the principles of UX design and how to bridge the gap between people and technology. You will learn how to conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and design user interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use. You will also learn how to test and iterate your designs to ensure that they meet the needs and expectations of users. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to start your career as a UX designer and make a positive impact on the world.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the UX design process from start to finish
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Apply core UX skills, such as user research and iterative design, in work or on a project
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Learn the fundamental principles of UX design, including Design Thinking, user-centered design, and information architecture
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Develop a solid foundation in UX design principles and techniques
Who should attend?
Those interested in a career in user experience (UX) design
Professionals looking to enhance their understanding of UX for personal or work-related purposes
Course Details
Course code
UX102
Date
11 May 2023 – 8 Jun 2023 (Thursday)*
Time
19:00 – 21:00 (2 hours each lesson)
Duration
10 hours (Total 4 lessons + 1 presentation session)
Fee
HK$6,000 (Early bird offer: HK$5,400 on/before 11 Apr 2023)
Language
Cantonese with English supporting materials
Prerequisites
No prior design experience is required to take this course
Equipment required
Participants will need access to a Mac or PC with an internet connection
Assessment format
The assessment for this course will be in the form of a practical project. Participants will be required to identify and justify an action problem statement, and then use the skills and knowledge learned in the course to create a solution. The project will be evaluated based on the quality of the solution and the thought process behind it.
Certification requirement
Completion certificates will be issued to participants who satisfy the Certificates of completion will be given to participants who meet the following criteria:
1) Attendance at 4 or more of the 5 course lessons;
2) Pass the final course assessment
Outline
This course includes an end-to-end design project that will allow participants to apply skills covered in each unit of the course.
Topic 1:
Introduction to UX and Design Thinking
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Definition of UX and its importance
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Introduction to design thinking
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Understanding user needs and motivations
Topic 2:
Research Methods
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Types of research methods for UX design
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Conducting user interviews, surveys, and focus groups
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Analysing and synthesising research findings
Topic 3:
Creating User Personas
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Definition and purpose of user personas
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Developing user personas through research
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Using user personas to inform design decisions
Topic 4:
Reframing Problems and Generating Problem Statements
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Understanding the design process and problem-solving approach
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Identifying and reframing design problems
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Generating clear and actionable problem statements
Topic 5:
Capstone Project
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Applying UX design principles to a real-world project
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Presenting mid-term progress on capstone project
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Receiving feedback and iterating on design solutions
*subject to change