User experience design

Overview

Nowadays, in a time everyone is required to continuously acquire new skills, it is extremely relevant to make sure that we understand the importance of having a user-centred, inclusive mindset, what being a UX Designer means and what tools are available to efficiently craft meaningful experiences. This course will emphasise the central role of thinking creatively with empathy, and the importance of understanding different methods to approach problem solving, innovation, and establish a working practice that helps to craft inclusive experiences. The UX Design course will stress the importance of inclusion and diversity in the creative process, storytelling, pitching and advocating about ideas to influence peers by delivering inclusive experiences across different countries. With this course participants will be able to transition in to UX Design roles, approach life with a more empathetic, inclusive attitude, and infuse the UX Design mindset to colleagues and friends.

Syllabus

Module 1 - Introduction to UX Design: the importance of meaningfully connecting with people

The focus of this module is to explore what UX Design is, the relevance of connecting with people and the overall core skills of a User Experience Designer.

Module 2 - The relevance of UX Design: approach, methods and applications

The focus of this module is to comprehend the approach and available methods and to familiarise with them across multiple applications in different scenarios.

Module 3 - Deep dive into UX Design methods and tools. WWWWWH: what, who, where, when, why and how

This module will deep dive into methods and tools and will explore the “what, who, where, when, why and how” of UX Design by helping you to recognise which tool fits best your specific goals in collaboration with co-workers.

Module 4 - Industry case studies

The focus of this module is to illuminate case studies and allow you to discover how to apply user-centred research into user-centred design and create inclusive products and services.

Becoming a UX Designer: opportunities and challenges

This week focuses on the practical aspects of becoming a UX Designer, the opportunities offered in the market, the challenges and how to get ready to land a job in the UX Design market.