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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites. Jumpstart your journey in UX design with this course, blending theory and practice to teach you the essentials. Learn key UX principles, align products with user needs, and dive into user research to craft intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Gain hands-on experience in creating wireframes and prototypes, using tools like Balsamiq to bring your designs to life. This course sets the foundation for anyone looking to create user-centered websites and apps, providing the skills needed to innovate and meet user expectations effectively.

In this comprehensive module, students will explore the essential principles that highlight the importance of User Experience (UX). Through dynamic discussions and practical examples, participants will not only understand the core of UX but also learn to express its critical role in developing innovative designs. This module goes beyond theoretical knowledge, enabling students to apply key UX principles, such as Miller's Law, Jakob's Law, Von Restorff Effect, and more. By the conclusion of this module, students will have a solid understanding of UX's theoretical underpinnings within the digital environment.

What's included

5 videos7 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

5 videosβ€’Total 11 minutes
  • Course Introductionβ€’2 minutes
  • Meet Your Facultyβ€’1 minute
  • Meet Your Teaching Assistantβ€’1 minute
  • What is User Experience? (UX)β€’4 minutes
  • Laws of UXβ€’3 minutes
7 readingsβ€’Total 86 minutes
  • Welcome to UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websitesβ€’2 minutes
  • Syllabus - Introduction to User Experience Design and Testingβ€’20 minutes
  • Academic Integrityβ€’1 minute
  • Prepare for Video: 'What is User Experience (UX)?'β€’2 minutes
  • User Experience (UX) and Why It Mattersβ€’54 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Laws of UX'β€’2 minutes
  • Jakob's Law of Internet User Experienceβ€’5 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 40 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
2 discussion promptsβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Meet Your Fellow Learnersβ€’60 minutes
  • Enhancing User Experience: Strategies and Significanceβ€’60 minutes

In this module, you'll learn how to align product objectives with user needs, creating not just effective but enjoyable experiences. We'll dive into the art of visual design, examining various logo types, from the simple beauty of Letter Marks to the detailed complexity of Combination Marks, enhancing your understanding of brand identity. Additionally, you'll gain skills in developing comprehensive use cases, which include both broad overviews and in-depth analyses, to fully grasp user interactions. By the end of this module, you'll become adept in logo design nuances and skilled in crafting user-focused use cases.

What's included

3 videos6 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosβ€’Total 11 minutes
  • Strategy Planeβ€’4 minutes
  • 'Use Cases'β€’3 minutes
  • Logo Designβ€’4 minutes
6 readingsβ€’Total 141 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Strategy Plane'β€’1 minute
  • Foundations and Frameworks of UX Designβ€’105 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Use Cases'β€’2 minutes
  • Understanding Use Cases in UX Designβ€’12 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Logo Design'β€’1 minute
  • Valuing Visual Identityβ€’20 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledge v1β€’20 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Crafting Iconic Logosβ€’60 minutes

In this module, you will begin a comprehensive exploration to master the art and science of user research. You will learn to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research techniques through an in-depth examination of methodological nuances, equipping yourself with a broad range of tools to uncover valuable insights. You will learn how to become proficient in conducting user interviews and designing questions that reveal user needs, motivations, and pain points. Additionally, you will explore the strategic process of persona differentiation, learning how to create vivid user personas that enhance the design process. As a concluding highlight, the module clarifies the challenge of shopping cart abandonment, providing practical strategies to minimize it when developing engaging apps and websites.

What's included

2 videos5 readings3 assignments

2 videosβ€’Total 6 minutes
  • Research Methodsβ€’4 minutes
  • Shopping Cart Abandonment Case Studyβ€’2 minutes
5 readingsβ€’Total 111 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Research Methods'β€’2 minutes
  • Choosing the Right UX Research Methodsβ€’25 minutes
  • Conducting User Interviews for Effective UX Researchβ€’12 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: Shopping Cart Abandonment Case Studyβ€’2 minutes
  • Revolutionizing Online Shoppingβ€’70 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledge v1β€’20 minutes

In this module, you will navigate the foundational elements of UX design, focusing on the art of defining the project scope to ensure a clear vision and purpose. You will explore the Scope Plane, a fundamental aspect of the UX design process, which offers a structured method to clarify and refine project goals. This module teaches you how to transform those ideas into low-fidelity blueprints. Through interactive activities and guided lab sessions, you will become proficient in creating clear, functional wireframes with industry-standard tools like Balsamiq. You'll engage in the process of sketching, iterating, and testing your wireframes, thereby gaining valuable hands-on experience. By the end of this module, participants will not only possess the skills to effectively define project scopes but will also be prepared to turn their design concepts into reality with precision and clarity.

What's included

3 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosβ€’Total 23 minutes
  • Scope Planeβ€’4 minutes
  • Basic Wireframingβ€’3 minutes
  • Balsamiq Labβ€’17 minutes
5 readingsβ€’Total 130 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Scope Plane'β€’2 minutes
  • Defining and Prioritizing Design Requirementsβ€’91 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: 'Basic Wireframing'β€’2 minutes
  • Laying the Blueprint for Web Designβ€’20 minutes
  • Prepare for Video: Balsamiq Labβ€’15 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 40 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
  • Check Your Knowledgeβ€’20 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Design Assignment: Splash and Home Page with Balsamiqβ€’120 minutes

What's included

1 reading

1 readingβ€’Total 2 minutes
  • Congratulationsβ€’2 minutes

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Northeastern University
3 Coursesβ€’849 learners

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