University of Minnesota
User Research and Design
Learn and practice techniques of user research and early UI design exploration.| Length | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Price | Free |
| Subject | Design |
| Level | Beginner |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English |
About this Course
In this course you will learn and practice techniques of user research and early UI design exploration. First, you will learn and practice several techniques for user research, including in-person research and survey and log-analysis techniques. Then, you will learn to analyze and deliver user research in forms that support UI design, including personas, use cases, tasks, and scenarios. Finally, you will learn and practice ideation techniques that start from user research and broadly generate potential design ideas.
In this course you will learn and practice techniques of user research and early UI design exploration. First, you will learn and practice several techniques for user research, including in-person research and survey and log-analysis techniques. Then, you will learn to analyze and deliver user research in forms that support UI design, including personas, use cases, tasks, and scenarios. Finally, you will learn and practice ideation techniques that start from user research and broadly generate potential design ideas.
What you'll learn
What to learn
User research
User research analysis
Ideation
Design
Course syllabus
Week 1: Preface
User Research Methods — Part 1
Week 2: User Research Methods — Part 2
Week 3: Analyzing and Delivering User Research
Week 4: Ideation and Idea Selection