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Fundamentals of UX Design & Practical UX Research (edX)

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Fundamentals of UX Design & Practical UX Research (edX)

This course will help you master UX principles, design thinking, and research methodologies. Unlock new opportunities for your career in UX design and UX Research.

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Unleash your creative potential in the dynamic field of UX design. Enroll now and master essential UX principles, practical research techniques, and the art of creating captivating user experiences. This course prepares you to become a UX Designer or UX Researcher in any industry. Elevate your skills and open doors to exciting opportunities. Enroll now and embark on a journey of UX innovation!

What you'll learn

  • Master UX essentials: Learn the principles, theories, and best practices that form the foundation of successful user experience design
  • Conduct practical research: Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing user research, utilizing a variety of methodologies and techniques
  • Create captivating user experiences: Develop the skills to craft intuitive interfaces, engaging content, and seamless user flows that leave a lasting impact
  • Understand the business value: Discover how UX design contributes to business success, and learn to articulate the value of user-centered design to stakeholders
  • Cultivate a design mindset: Develop a problem-solving mindset, enhance your creativity, and become a strategic thinker in the field of UX design

Syllabus

Unit 1. Prep Work:
0.1 - Laws of UX in detail
0.2 - The Gestalt Principles

Unit 2. Introduction to UX Fundamentals

Introduction to UX Design
1.1 - What is UX Design?
1.2 - History of UX Design
1.3 - Applications of UX Design
1.4 - Ux vs UI Design - What’s the difference?

Business Value of UX Design
1.2.1 - What is Design Thinking?
1.2.2 - Systemic Design Framework
1.2.3 - UX vs Design Thinking
1.2.4 - Importance of UX for Business

Storytelling in UX
1.3.1 - Storytelling in UX - Why is it important?
1.3.2 - UX Case Studies
1.3.3 - How to write a Case Study

Unit 3. UX Research and Analysis

Creating a Research Plan
2.1 - User Research: Why is it important?
2.2 - Research in the Double Diamond Framework
2.3 - Planning User Research Effectively
2.4 - Research Participant Recruitment

Research Methodologies
2.2.1 - Understanding Different Kinds of Research
2.2.2 - Secondary Research and Mapping Techniques
2.2.3 - Surveys and Interviews: Prep and Launch

Synthesis and Analysis
2.3.1 - Research Synthesis and Affinity Mapping
2.3.2 - User Personas
2.3.3 - User Journey Maps
2.3.4 - Findings vs Insights and Problem Statements

Unit 4. From UX Research to Design

Content Ideation
3.1.1 - From Research to Design - Content Strategy
3.1.2 - Jobs-to-be-Done vs User Stories
3.1.3 - Information Architecture - Sitemaps & Content Hierarchy
3.1.4 - User Flow Diagramming
3.1.5 - UX Writing

Content Design
3.2.1 - MVPs and UX Metrics
3.2.2 - Wireframes, Wireflows, Prototypes
3.2.3 - UX Workshops: How to Ideate Collaboratively
3.2.4 - Product Onboarding Techniques
3.2.5 - Ethical Design and Dark UX

Unit 5. Design Theory & Principles

Design Theory
4.1.1 - Why is UI just as important as UX?
4.1.4 - Common UI Elements
4.1.5 - Colour Theory
4.1.6 - Interaction Design
4.1.7 - Typography
4.1.8 - Iconography
4.1.9 - Design Composition
4.1.10 Responsive vs Adaptive Design

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