INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE (UX), USER INTERFACE (UI) AND INTERACTION DESIGN
Credits
5
Year
2
Semester
2
Department
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Overview
This course presents an introductory overview of the theory and practice of User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) and Interaction Design. The module considers design, development and evaluation of interactive sites and apps as highly iterative and connected processes. It takes a user-centred perspective, rather than a system-centred one. Central themes include: (i) understanding human interaction, (ii) the relationships between UX and UI design, (iii) the importance of us...
Learning Outcomes
Describe key theories, principles and psychology underpinning User Experience (UX) and User Interaction (UI)
Describe the differences between User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design and Interaction Design
Describe how user research methods provide a deep understanding of users, and assist in the creation of user-centred products and services
Develop UX for an app and website that create positive user experiences
Develop UI components, implement clickable prototypes and test designs with users
Develop and implement a User Testing plan for developed prototypes