User-Centered Design Methods
Course code
IFI6094.DT
old course code
IFI6094
Course title in Estonian
Kasutajakeskse disaini meetodid
Course title in English
User-Centered Design Methods
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To create opportunities for the development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of user-centered design methods. To support the development of group work skills.
Brief description of the course
Introduction to user-centered design. Contextual inquiry. Competitive analysis. Personas. Scenario-based design. Involving stakeholders in the participatory design process. User stories. Concept maps, site maps and flowcharts. User interface prototyping: tools and techniques. Creating and testing paper prototypes. Wireframes. High-fidelity prototypes. Design patterns and interface guidelines. Usability evaluation methods. Presenting the results of design research.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- is able to choose appropriate methods for involving stakeholders in the design process;
- can critically evaluate the usability of existing applications;
- can write personas, scenarios and user stories;
- can create and test paper prototypes and high-fidelity prototypes.
- is able to choose appropriate methods for involving stakeholders in the design process;
- can critically evaluate the usability of existing applications;
- can write personas, scenarios and user stories;
- can create and test paper prototypes and high-fidelity prototypes.
Teacher
Hans Põldoja
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