User Experience Software and Rapid Prototyping
DESMA X 481.99FG
Learn the tools of the user experience trade, and how to create delightful, meaningful and easy-to-use digital experiences using essential UX softwares.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
What you can learn.
- Use design software such as Figma and Adobe XD
- Use interactive prototyping software such as Invision, Miro, FigJam
- Learn theory-based topics like navigation and architecture, design patterns, and design methodologies
- Complete class projects in rapid design and prototyping, multi-platform design for websites, and conducting user research and testing
About this course:
Creating delightful, meaningful and easy-to-use digital experiences requires the ability to generate multiple ideas rapidly, iterate quickly and test the results. This class teaches the core tools of the trade: Figma, Adobe XD, Invision, and platforms for user research and testing. Topics include essential UX software and their practical applications, development hand-off, design team collaboration, as well as more theory-based topics, such as navigation and architecture, design patterns and the latest design methodologies. Class projects include rapid low fidelity-design and prototyping, multi-platform design for websites, mobile and native apps, wearables and voice assistants, as well as conducting user research and testing.
Prerequisites
DESMA X 481.99AF User Experience I: Survey or equivalent experience.
This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…
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