About this course: In this course you will learn how to design and prototype user interfaces to address the users and tasks identified in user research. Through a series of lectures and exercises, you will learn and practice paper- and other low-fidelity prototyping techniques; you will learn and apply principles from graphic design, including design patterns; you will learn to write a design rationale; and you will learn how to design for specific populations and situations, including principles and practices of accessible design.
Who is this class for: This course is part of a specialization in User Interface Design, and is appropriate for those who want to learn to design and prototype interfaces to computer systems, whether or not you have prior familiarity with computer programming. We strongly recommend that you first complete an introduction to user interface design and a course on user research, though this course can stand alone for those who have learned those topics elsewhere.
Created by: University of Minnesota
Taught by: Loren Terveen, Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Taught by: Haiyi Zhu, Assistant Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Taught by: Lana Yarosh, Assistant Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Taught by: Dr. Brent Hecht, Assistant Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
Taught by: Joseph A Konstan, Distinguished McKnight Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor
Computer Science and Engineering
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 5 in the User Interface Design Specialization |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 3-7 hours per week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Preface
A brief introduction to the topic and course structure.
2 videos
- Video: Introduction to Prototyping and Design
- Video: Course Introduction
Interface Prototyping Techniques
An introduction to prototyping, including paper and tool-based prototyping.
9 videos
- Video: Prototyping: What, Why, and How
- Video: Low-Fidelity Prototyping
- Video: Paper Prototype Example
- Video: Wireframing and Tool-Based Prototyping
- Video: Physical Low Fidelity Prototyping
- Video: Tool Example #1 (Pop)
- Video: Tool Example #2 (Balsamiq)
- Video: Limits of Prototyping
- Video: Paper Prototyping Assignment Video
Graded: Prototyping Quiz
Graded: Paper prototype assignment
WEEK 2
Design Principles and Patterns
An introduction to design principles from graphic design, interaction design patterns, and two examples of commercial design guidelines and standards.
9 videos
- Video: Introduction to Design Principles & Patterns
- Video: Layout
- Video: Color and Consistency
- Video: Cultural Factors
- Video: Interaction Design Patterns
- Video: Direct Manipulation & User Control (Interview with Ben Shneiderman)
- Video: Case Example: Google's Material Design
- Video: Case Example: Apple Human Interface Guidelines
- Video: Design Critiques: Eliciting and Giving Feedback
Graded: Principles and Patterns Quiz
WEEK 3
Universal Design, Accessibility, Special Populations
An introduction to universal design, with specific lectures focused on particular impairments, limitations, and populations.
9 videos
- Video: Introduction to Universal Design
- Video: Universal Design: Sensory Impairments
- Video: Universal Design: Cognitive Impairments
- Video: Universal Design: Physical Limitations
- Video: Universal Design: Tools and Standards
- Video: Design for Older Adults (Interview with Anne Marie Piper)
- Video: Design for Children
- Video: Design and Socioeconomic Differences
- Video: Supporting Low-Literacy Self-Help (Interview with Apala Chavan)
Graded: Universal Design, Accessibility, and Special Populations Quiz
WEEK 4
Design for Different Platforms and Contexts
A look at several important and challenging design contexts and how interfaces can address those contexts.
5 videos
- Video: Introduction to Platforms and Context
- Video: Mobile UI Design
- Video: Wearable
- Video: Automotive User Interfaces
- Video: IoT & Physical Computing
Graded: Platforms and Contexts Quiz
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Ratings and Reviews
Great course to take within the Specialization. Just like the other courses within the Specialization, it is highly flexible and engaging. If you download lectures and quizzes offline while in Wifi, it makes completing this course even easier as you can listen on-the-go. Excellent professors and useful coursework.
it is great . I thank the teachers who helped me with this knowledge
The course was great but I expected more practice related content for prototyping and design
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I had problems doing the prototyping assignment, but I had so much fun!