Course Summary
This course teaches the fundamentals of user interface design, including design principles, color theory, typography, and more. Students will learn how to create interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.Key Learning Points
- Learn design principles such as hierarchy, balance, and contrast
- Understand color theory and typography
- Create user interfaces that are visually appealing and easy to use
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of user interface design
- Create visually appealing interfaces that are easy to use
- Apply design principles to create effective interfaces
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of design concepts
- Access to design software such as Sketch or Adobe XD
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive assignments
Similar Courses
- UX Design Fundamentals
- Interaction Design
- Visual Elements of User Interface Design
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Don Norman
- Jakob Nielsen
Related Books
Description
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the critical importance of user interface design. You will also learn industry-standard methods for how to approach the design of a user interface and key theories and frameworks that underlie the design of most interfaces you use today.
Outline
- Introduction and Overview
- Introductory Panel: UI Design and Why it Matters
- Introduction to the Specialization, Courses, and Capstone
- User Interface Hall of Fame / Shame
- Case Study #1: UI Disasters, including GPS fails
- Case Study #2: Corporate Value: Citibank ATM
- Case Study #3: Microsoft Office 2007 Ribbon
- Case Study #4: International Children's Digital Library
- Case Study #5: Taxes and Tickets
- Case Study #6: AirBnB vs. CouchSurfing
- Introductory Video
- Activity: Hall of Fame/Shame Interfaces
- Intro to UI Design: Introduction and Overview
- UI Design Process
- Design Process Introduction
- Designing to Address a Problem w/o Solution Ideas
- Designing for a known solution direction
- Designing to iterate on/improve an existing solution
- Common Elements
- Usability Engineering and Task-Centered Approaches
- Use Cases, Personas, Tasks, and Scenarios
- Intro to Design-Centered Approaches
- Design-Centered Methods & When They Work Best
- Pulling it all Together: Best from Each; Practical Techniques for someone who isn't a trained designer
- Assignment Video: Tasks and Scenarios
- Sample Task and Scenario #1
- Sample Task and Scenario #2
- Sample Task and Scenario #3
- Task/Scenario Evaluation #1
- Task/Scenario Evaluation #2
- Task/Scenario Evaluation #3
- Intro to UI Design: UI Design Process
- Psychology and Human Factors for User Interface Design
- Intro
- Fitts' Law
- Short- and long-term memory, attention
- Perception and visualization, hierarchy
- Mistakes, Errors, and Slips
- Conceptual models
- The Gulf of Execution and the Gulf of Evaluation
- Design Principles: Visibility, Feedback, Mappings, Constraints
- Interacting beyond individuals (social psychology)
- High-Level Models: Distributed Cognition, Activity Theory, Situated Action
- Assignment Video: Interface Critiques
- Read Me First: About these two weeks
- Part 1: Assignment Overview and Properties of a Good Critique
- Part 2: Worked Examples
- Part 3: Test your knowledge
- Psychology and Human Factors -- Continued
- Interview with Don Norman
- Intro to UI Design: Psychology and Human Factors: Shortcuts to Understanding Your Users
Summary of User Reviews
This UI Design course on Coursera has received rave reviews from users. Students have praised the course for its comprehensive curriculum, engaging instructors, and practical assignments. Many users have found the course to be an excellent resource for learning the principles of UI design and applying them in real-world scenarios.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course instructors received high praise from many users for their ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of UI design
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Real-world assignments that allow students to apply what they've learned
- Flexible schedule that allows students to learn at their own pace
- Great value for the price
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
- The course may be too time-consuming for students with busy schedules
- The course is only available online and may not be accessible to students without reliable internet access
- Some users found the course material to be outdated and not up-to-date with current industry standards
- Limited interaction with other students and instructors may make it difficult for some students to get help when needed
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