Week | Lecture Date | Topic | Material | Lecture Discussion Date | Assignment Discussion Date | Assignment |
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Module 1 – UX Basics | ||||||
1 | August 14 | Introduction |
What is UX Design: Definition, history, and its importance UX Design Process: Phases of UX design process, understanding the user and gathering user requirements, sketching and prototyping, user testing and validation User-Centered Design: Principles of user-centered design, persona development, user flows, and scenarios Design Thinking: Introduction to design thinking, application of design thinking to UX design |
August 15 | August 17 | Assignment 1 – Individual Project |
2 | August 21 | User Research Methods |
User research in the UX design process Different types of user research methods |
August 22 | August 24 | Assignment 1 – Individual Project |
3 | August 28 | User Journeys and Wireframing |
What user journeys are and their importance in UX design Understand the purpose and process of wireframing |
August 29 | August 31 | Assignment 1 – Individual Project |
4 | September 4 | Visual Design and Design Systems |
Understand the principles of visual design and how they apply to user interface design Learn the basics of design systems and their importance in UI design |
September 5 | September 7 | Assignment 1 – Individual Project |
5 | September 11 | Prototyping and User Testing |
Understand the purpose and process of prototyping in UX design Learn how to use Figma to create a simple prototype Plan and conduct user testing sessions to collect feedback Analyze user feedback and iterate on the design |
September 12 | September 14 | Assignment 1 – Individual Project |
6 | – | Reflection Week |
Connect all steps of the UX design process
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September 19 (Reflection on first 5 lectures) | September 21 | Continue working on the individual project |
Module 2 – Working in a Team | ||||||
7 | September 25 | Project Reviews and Feedback Gathering Techniques |
Understand the importance of project reviews and feedback in the design process Learn different techniques for gathering and applying feedback to their designs |
September 26 | September 28 | Assignment 2 – Group Project |
8 | October 2 | Introduction to the Product Development Lifecycle |
Understand the stages of the product development lifecycle and their relevance to UX design Describe the roles of different stakeholders in the product development process, including product managers, UX designers, developers, and QA Effective collaboration with stakeholders at different stages of the product development lifecycle |
October 3 | October 5 | Assignment 2 – Group Project |
9 | October 9 | Tools for Designers in Product Development |
Identify and describe the purpose of various tools used in product development Learn how to collaborate effectively with team members using these tools |
October 10 | October 12 | Assignment 2 – Group Project |
10 | October 16 | Types of Stakeholders and Collaboration Tips for Designers |
Identify different types of stakeholders in a product development project Understand the importance of collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders |
October 17 | October 19 | Assignment 2 – Group Project |
11 | – | Reflection Week |
Reflect on UX design process steps and how they fit into the product development lifecycle Discuss different ways of UX team structuring |
October 24 (Reflection on lectures 7 – 9) | October 26 | Assignment 2 – Group Project |
Module 3 – Finding a Job in UX | ||||||
12 | October 30 | Creating a Design Portfolio |
Understand the importance of a design portfolio Learn the key elements of a successful design portfolio |
October 31 | November 2 | Assignment 3 – Design portfolio |
13 | – | Project Presentation |
Present your group project prototype to the class |
November 7 (Presentation of projects day 1) | November 9 (Presentation of projects day 2) | Assignment 3 – Design portfolio |
14 | – | Project Feedback and Discussion |
Peer Reviews and Group Discussion |
November 14
(Peer review of the projects and discussion day 1) |
November 16 (Peer review of the projects and discussion day 2) |
Review peer projects using SII Method |
15 | November 20 | Finding Your First UX Design Job |
Understand the importance of building a strong portfolio and presenting yourself effectively to potential employers Learn how to search for job opportunities and evaluate potential employers Develop strategies for networking and making professional connections in the field |
November 21 | November 23 | Assignment 3 – Design portfolio |
16 | – | Break | – | – |
Continue working on your projects |
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17 | December 4 | Presenting and Interviewing |
Understand how to effectively present design work to stakeholders and potential employers Learn interviewing techniques and strategies for UX design roles Identify and practice communication techniques that convey design thinking and process |
December 5 | December 7 | Assignment 3 – Design portfolio |
18 | – | Portfolio Presentation |
Each student will present their portfolio to the class Group discussion |
December 12 (Presentations day 1) | December 14 (Presentations day 2) | Final Presentation |