Course Outline
1. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Explore the core principles of user-centered design.
Introduce ISO 9241 as a critical standard in the field of usability.
Clarify the distinctions between usability and user experience.
Learn to confidently identify user needs and goals.
2. USER RESEARCH
Identify the essential components of use.
Master methods for interviewing target audiences.
Distinguish between observation and interpretation.
Collect and analyze high-quality user data.
Develop advanced research techniques and methodologies.
3. ILLUSTRATING THE CONTEXT OF USE
Identify potential users of your product or system.
Create product personas and interpret their specific needs.
Understand Hick’s Law, which defines the relationship between the number of choices in a user interface and cognitive load.
Structure and manage the elements of user stories.
4. MEASURING USABILITY
Define usability through the lenses of effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction.
Leverage behavioral data to distinguish between effective and ineffective design concepts.
Select design alternatives using A/B testing methods.
Articulate the value of iterative design.
5. INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
Transform disorganized information into a structured experience.
Establish a seamless flow between users and a product or service.
Organize, structure, and label content, functions, and features effectively.
Contrast implementation models, mental models, and conceptual models.
6. INTERACTION DESIGN
Confidently describe various user interface design patterns.
Select appropriate interactive controls for user interface design.
Easily define the concept of progressive disclosure.
Clarify the differences between interaction design and information architecture.
Emphasize the importance of consistency in user interface design.
7. VISUAL DESIGN
Develop user interface designs that leverage universal principles of visual design.
Identify effective and ineffective page layouts.
Select the correct interactive control for user interface design.
Enhance research insights using eye-tracking methodology.
8. INTERFACE PROTOTYPING
Choose between different prototyping methods, such as paper and digital (electronic) prototypes.
Describe the differences between prototypes and sketches.
Identify multiple design solutions before finalizing a specific approach.
Practically sketch paper prototypes.
9. USABILITY EVALUATION
Recall Jacob Nielsen’s usability heuristics and other key usability principles.
State the different types of usability evaluation.
Record data from usability evaluations.
Evaluate system usability by applying usability heuristics.
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites required to enroll in this course.
Testimonials (7)
Lecture tried his best ensuring that even the most technical part of the training is well understood by put up a number of examples using the real life examples. I also loved the graphics part. i will be able to apply it in most of my presentation.
DORAH - Vodacom
Course - User Experience (UX) Design
His knowledge and examples shared
Jolandi - Vodacom
Course - User Experience (UX) Design
Building UI/UX and understanding the principles of its creation
Dmytro
Course - User Experience (UX) Design
The engagement sessions where we got to experiment and try our designs
lerato bereng - Vodacom
Course - User Experience (UX) Design
The knowledge Khoebib had on all the relevant subjects
Siddeeq Osman - Vodacom
Course - User Experience (UX) Design
I loved the trainers knowledge around the various UX/UI topics!
jason ezra - Vodacom
Course - User Experience (UX) Design
Wireframe design. Interesting topic. Well explained!
