This UX course provides an introduction to the fields of UX research and design. Learners will gain an understanding of what is involved in UX research, including conducting interviews, evaluating systems, and analyzing systems using principles of good design. Learners will also learn about the work involved in UX Design, including the generation of promising design solutions and the creation of prototypes at multiple levels of fidelity. By interleaving successive phases of UX Research and Design, learners will see how to learn from inevitable mistakes and improve towards a product with a great UX.
Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes
Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes
This course is part of User Experience Research and Design Specialization
Instructor: Mark Newman
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Understand the fields of UX design and UX research.
Understand design principles and best practices and their basis in human capabilities and behavior
Incorporate a user-centered focus into the design process
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LM
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Reviewed on Nov 3, 2021
The course was a good introduction to user experience. I learned a lot and was able to do the course at my own pace. I appreciate this aspect as I have a full-time job.
YK
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Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
I love this course!. This is very systematic and helpful and contains the theoretical content of UX that I wanted to learn. I strongly recommend this course to everyone.
AR
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Reviewed on Sep 7, 2020
Believe me when I say: You'll finish this course orders of magnitude more learned about UX Design than before signing up. If you're looking for an introductory course to UX design, look no further.
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