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About the Course

The focus of this course is to introduce the learner to User Experience (UX) Design User Experience design is design that is user centered. The goal is to design artifacts that allow the users to meet their needs in the most effective efficient and satisfying manner. The course introduces the novice to a cycle of discovery and evaluation and a set of techniques that meet the user's needs. This course is geared toward the novice. It is for learners that have heard about "user experience" or "user interface" design but don't really know much about these disciplines. The course mantra is that “Design is a systematic and data driven process.” Design is systematic because it is based on a set of techniques and also on a cycle of discovery. In this course the learner is introduced to the four step user interface design cycle. Along the way learners are exposed to a set of techniques to gather information about a) what the user needs b)how to design and model interfaces based on these and then how to evaluate the design to ascertain that the user's goals are met. These techniques are tools that are used in a standardized manner and give us the data we use in our design. This means that anyone (regardless of their current training) that is willing to learn these techniques and follow the proposed cycle can be a UX designer!...

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PN

Dec 15, 2022

In the steps of User Experience Design, I got how to go through all four stages; Requirements gathering, Alternative designs, Prototyping, and Evaluation to design and get a good product on the table.

AO

Oct 22, 2017

The best introduction classes, gives an overall idea about UI/UX. Grateful for the efforts taken by the Georgia Tech and Coursera. Looking forward to see more courses related to my career. Thank you.

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By Julz M

Jul 27, 2022

I'm very glad to purchase this course. It really gives me the idea on how to initiate a design process in UX Design as well as the process of getting on the right cycle of the interface design. Both have its connection and the interface is the bridge bewtween the user and the experience. I already have the knowledge of how to define a user problem, start a design, proceed to the idea of creating a low-fidelity and high-fildelity prototypes and to deploy it for evaluation.

Thank you so much COURSERA and Georgia Institute of Technology for sharing this knowledge and opportunity to learners who's endeavor is to UX Design. More power and God bless. Purchasing my badge soon.

By Rachel L

Sep 25, 2020

I liked the professor a lot and she is enthusiastic about this topic. I like how the course took a definition/model of design and then broke it down, with each week focused on a part of the design process. There are lots of links to additional information, some of which are quite good.

The information is covered very quickly and it would be nice to have it presented a little more slowly with examples to illustrate the concepts. The final week, the evaluation phase, could have been longer.

I could see how this sort of course would be great with an actual design project. For an intro to the topic, it was interesting and informative.

By Maria P

Apr 27, 2021

This course offers an overview of the 4 steps of Interaction Design. I really liked it! The concepts are easy to understand and there are concrete examples, especially in the first chapter, that one could easily picture for future projects. While I was doing the course, I read Interaction Design by Helen Sharp and I consider it a good exercise to go in deep with the theory that Dr. Arriaga gives. However, if you're looking to learn more detailed concepts like research techniques, Fogg behaviour grid or the parts of a wireframe, I highly recommend you take an advanced course.

By Shweta T

Jun 17, 2023

the UX/UI Introduction course exceeded my expectations in every aspect. It provided a solid foundation in user interface design, equipping me with valuable skills and knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone interested in the field of UX/UI design. It is undoubtedly deserving of a 5-star rating.

I want to express my gratitude to the instructor for their clear explanations, insightful examples, and prompt support throughout the course.

Thank you to the course creators for offering such a valuable learning opportunity!

Best regards,

Shweta Tyagi

By Yana V

Aug 29, 2017

Dr. Rosa Arriaga is super arcitulate teacher!! (And super stylish:) Thank you so much! Especially for repeating key points several times - that was very useful teaching technique. I was a complete novice in the UX field and I understood everything from the course easily! Maybe it was because I have a degree in Psychology and some phases of UX are very similar to concepts of experimental Psychology.

The amount of information is rather small so it is indeed only an introduction to the field so that you can understand what UX design is all about in general.

By Shraddha C

Jan 9, 2023

I would like to be thankful. I was really happy to join the course in Coursera. It was a good mentor, Dr. Rosa I. Arriaga, She is easy to present in User experience design, therefore Requirement gathering, designing alternative, Prototype, Evaluation those skills, I need to maintain a consistent pace of learning especially while working full time. Thank You Coursera and Georgia Institute of Technology . The quality of content on Coursera always exceeds my expectations. The truth is that I love learning - I am always seeking new opportunities to learn.

By Marean g K

Apr 10, 2023

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By Babatope F E (

Oct 19, 2023

This Course was the first ever course I did on Coursera, and I was able to complete it in 2 weeks, Thanks to the instructor. She really took time to explain all concepts properly. Even though, I changed career from Design to Support and Security, the skills I learnt in this course have really been helpful to me. I want to say a very big Thank you to Dr. Arriaga and Georgia Tech for putting together this course. It was really helpful for me. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in venturing into the field of UI/UX Design

By Cheche S

Mar 15, 2023

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the invaluable coaching you have provided me in the field of UX design. Your guidance and expertise have helped me gain a deeper understanding of the design process and the importance of user-centered design.

Your teaching style is engaging, and your ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms has made it easy for me to understand the principles of UX design. I have learned a great deal from you, and I feel more confident in my abilities as a UX designer.

Much love,

Rachelle

By Shivani B

May 30, 2020

It is a good course for anybody starting with UX Design or wants to brush up their knowledge after having worked on it ( as an involvement).

For somebody seeking a base(strong concepts hold) value from this course, will reap tremendous benefits from the quizzes as well. As they are designed to be, both to brain exercising and encourages an ability to develop a greater understanding of UX Design.

Best Part: It embeds nicely and firmly into your heads if you grab the basic concept of her teachings.

By David S

Feb 4, 2021

Excellent, albeit very technical overview of UX Design. A lot of the information was conceptional, don't expect to learn how to actually go about developing an app wireframe or website prototype, but this course will help you better understand important principles of UXD. I knew next to nothing about UXD, but now I feel more confident in how I will go about my web design work. If you are like the pre-course me, you will find this information useful.

Overall, I found this course very helpful!

By Anastasia K

Jul 14, 2020

That was my first course on Coursera, and I must say that was a very good start that gave me the motivation to continue studying online.

The program of the course is well structured and gives a clear understanding of what UX-design is. You can't land your first job in the field right after completing the course but you'll get the directions in which you can develop your skills and knowledge.

I highly recommend this introductory course for everyone who is thinking about a career change.

By Jason H

Jun 30, 2019

really enjoyed this introductory course. Quizzes were relatively easy and straightforward and for the most part avoided the "gotcha" method. They were mean to make sure you understood the broad concept. Enjoyed the professor's speaking style. would've enjoyed more real world examples such as Norman's Door in the intro (maybe a picture of the door he referenced and why its design was poor). but overall a good intro and has me interested in learning more about CX and UX.

By Jeremia M

Oct 3, 2016

This course was very real, current and useful in my life. The content was well structured & delivered exceptionally well. I liked the fact that it was both theoretically robust and practically inclined, the examples utilised where relatable and easy to follow. I also appreciated the passion is the delivery of the course by the lecturer, her enthusiasm made watching all the videos worthwhile. Thank you for this introduction- it made a significant difference in my life

By Çağatay K

Jul 25, 2022

-It was a great experience for me! Especially considering it was my first time on UX design concept.

-Context was informative and comprehensive, altough I think if there were more visuals and datas in examples, it could've improved the experince of the student.

-Reading materials are significantly helpful. They help you to understand the concept in wider perceptions.

-If you're interested in UX design in any ways this course is definitely for you.

By ub u

Jul 3, 2017

This is my first attempt to do any online certification and I was really confused before starting this course but after completing my certification. I must say it was totally worth it. I have learned about lots of new tools which I previously did not know about and also learned lots of new techniques to apply on making a new system. I will definitely do more certifications in this field to learn about more new skills.

By Alexey K

May 14, 2020

Great course and a very skillful instructor! Content is well presented, concise and on-point while the teacher is regularly reviewing the goals of the design and connects them with each of the topics, creating a very strong sense of coherence. The content itself gave me a very solid understanding of what User Experience is about and definitely gave me confidence to become a better designer in all things related.

By Myra L

Jul 24, 2022

The course was easy to use and learn, while at your own pace. The videos contain a lot of information, however, there is a transcript of the video below, if you choose to read before watching the video or do both; whatever floats your boat. There are quizzes afterwards, so it is recommended to take notes and just be prepared to learn. Overall, great course. I will use what I've learned towards my career goals.

By Chris B

Jan 24, 2020

Very clear and thorough introduction overview of UX Design. I learned a lot from the quality lectures of the professor and the user friendly interface Coursera makes the learning experience awesome. Each lecture has a built in reading and highlighting function which makes is easy for every of for learning. Also as easy note-taking features! Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in UX Design!

By Manmit D

Aug 5, 2021

I learnt quite a lot from this course, I would for sure reccomend it to anyone just starting out in UX design and wants the complete basics. With this being said, keep in mind that this is simply an introduction course (a great one may I add) and it won't allow you to quickly transitions careers, however, this course will give you the beginning steps of what you should further expand your knowledge on.

By Juan G C

Sep 3, 2019

A very intuitive, yet full of theory introduction of what User Experience Design means. If you are not familiar with Design or you want to know how to properly start implementing your User Experience Design process this is the place to start. I really liked that almost all the concepts in this course were accompanied by an example to help you better understand how Design is a data driven process.

By Habdulakeem B

Aug 1, 2022

After completing this course, I can clearly states that catching and retaining people’s attention is very important, and including a user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design strategy to the development process of ones web/mobile application has become crucial to stay competitive or move ahead of your competition. This course gave me the chance to learn the basis of user experience design.

By David H

Oct 18, 2020

An easily approachable intro course, focussing heavily on the *user experience design cycle*. This is an important perspective for those new to the field as it presents UX design as a systematic discipline, consisting of research and analysis, rather than simply a visual skill. The course gave me a fresh outlook on how I apply UX to my work and actionable methods to improve it right away.

By Bernadene R

Oct 6, 2020

This instructor has engaging presentation style and did not overwhelm with information in each of her videos. She was able to provide some great resource links to sites that helped further explain some of the complex subject matter. She chose sites that I thought matched her style of presentation. I feel more comfortable discussing some of the terminology and ideas of the design process.

By Priyamvada S

Apr 7, 2020

This course is amazing and very well spread out. Professor Rosa explains each module very clearly and understandably. Regular quizzes at the end of modules helped me a lot to brush up my learning. I am sure this course will help me a lot towards having a good foundation in UX research. I am looking forward to more courses through Georgia Tech. Thank you again for such a wonderful course.