Course Summary
This course is designed to teach students how to conduct effective design research for their projects. It covers a range of topics from research methods to data analysis.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamentals of design research
- Discover new research methods
- Conduct effective data analysis
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of design research
- Develop effective research methods
- Analyze research data and draw meaningful conclusions
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of design principles
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Assignments
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Design Thinking Fundamentals
- User Experience Design Essentials
Related Education Paths
- Professional Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design
- Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering
Notable People in This Field
- Don Norman
- Steve Krug
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- Preface
- From User Research to Design
- An Introduction to the Course
- User Research Methods — Part 1
- Introduction to User Research
- Interview and Focus Groups
- Observations
- Contextual Inquiry
- Ethics and Consent
- Design a User Research Protocol
- User Research Methods — Part 2
- Log Analysis
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Assignment Video: Observing Users
- Observation Assigment Overview
- Observation Review Practice
- User Research Methods Quiz
- Analyzing and Delivering User Research
- Introduction: Translating User Research to Support Design
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Personas I: What They Are; How They're Used
- Personas II: Walking Through Examples
- Use Cases
- Tasks and Walkthrough Scenarios
- Implications for Design
- Ideation and Idea Selection
- From Research to Ideas: Module Introduction
- Ideation
- Idea Selection
- Communicating Ideas to Stakeholders
- Assignment Video: Ideation and Selection
- Delivering User Research, Ideation, and Idea Selection
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world of design research with this highly recommended course on Coursera. Gain insights on the entire design process and learn how to conduct research to create meaningful solutions. Many users found this course to be informative and engaging.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Informative and engaging contentPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise lectures
- Great examples and case studies
- Valuable insights on research methodologies
- Practical exercises to reinforce learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with video playback
- Lack of interaction with instructors
- Limited opportunities for peer feedback
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