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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 wulan a

Jun 28, 2022

This course is interesting and teaches the basics of ux design or user experience in stages and in detail, starting from the steps for designing a ui, techniques for getting what information a user needs, how to design based on the analysis that has been done, and how to evaluate the design so that what a user expects is achieved

By Duncan H

Jan 8, 2021

Great course for beginners interested in UX design! This course focuses mostly on the phases of research which is what separates this discipline from from pure graphic design work.

By Snigdha

Sep 4, 2020

Came to this course as an absolute beginner. Learnt a lot, but had to put in a lot of effort from my side since the course itself was not very engaging. The lectures can be a bit dry and would have benefitted from real-life examples and a slightly more conversational approach as opposed to just reading off the slides.

By Hannah B

Jun 28, 2018

I really enjoyed this course! The professor was clear, concise, and offered lots of visual support for the material. My only critique is that the quizzes often asked very specific questions about vocabulary which varies from practice to practice in real world application.

By Steven H

Dec 9, 2019

Very very basic but gave a good overview of UX Design. Since I took this course to prepare for an interview, it was exactly what I needed. However, I'm not sure it's worth the cost for a certificate because it's so basic.

By Tamás Z

Dec 1, 2019

The course provides a great base knowledge but is not practical enough. I would recommend including some small projects or home works to the course.

By Jungmin C

Feb 11, 2019

Good quality of lectures and easy to understand them. However, there are some spelling errors and repetitive questions in the quiz.

By shane d

Jul 18, 2020

The video content production came across as very amateur, lines of flubbed dialogue left in, and overall just came across as unprofessional. Very little attention to detail, you can tell this was throw together in a matter of maybe a few weeks. That might be being too generous. Here's the development cycle for this course: Talking head, garbage slides, bad green screen, lazy video production, minimal information, and now lets charge money. Thankfully I just did the free version. I will say I did learn a few things and the layout of being able to save notes from the video was nice. However I would never recommend this to anyone when you can go find all this information elsewhere and with much higher quality. If any passion or care was shown to this course to get me excited then I would recommend it but as it stands right now. This is a hard pass. I can't believe you are actually charging money for this, simply stunning.

By Lasse K

Jul 27, 2020

Very "academic". Lack of real examples and updated materials (one link was even broken).

By Gabriel G

Jun 12, 2020

The slides are unappealing, and the class in general is not memorable.

By robin p

Sep 2, 2016

Super boring & clinical presentation of the material.

By Sarah W

Feb 2, 2021

Imagine a history class where the lecture defines terms such as treaty, guerrilla tactics, muck racking, constitution but doesn’t tell you the events in history where these things actually happened. That’s what this class feels like.

I guess this class had good information but the format and presentation felt insanely impersonal and robotic.

First, the presentation was very sterile and, not gonna lie, less aesthetic than presentations from my engineering company. Not what I want to see from a course about creating good user experiences. And while the format is usable and efficient, it doesn’t appeal to me, the user, emotively and lacks the experience part of user experience.

Second, the whole thing feels like it is structured in a robotic protocol. It’s a lot of word, definition, word, definition, word, definition. There were only two 2 examples mentioned after 2 hours of content so it doesn’t feel like this is connected to real life activities. It’s all the same white background with black text of definition after definition. One of the lines repeated in every video is “users use interfaces to accomplish tasks” and remains that bland for all new content introduced.

Third, I’m through week 2 and I have no sense of what it is like to be a UX Designer and there has been 0 competence development. Sure, I have a list of activities that a UX Designer will perform but no clue or confidence on how to go about doing it, especially as a UX Designer.

It essentially goes like this: You need to collect user information. Great. To do this, prepare your discussion and dress professionally. Take notes. A survey can be done online, by walking up to people, or by phone. ????? Blanket statements like these give me absolutely no insight on how to do the job.

I get that it’s important to learn the lingo and understand the lexicon but I feel like there really should be some connection to tangible examples. Show me some example interviews, explain the goal, the questions, the result. I get that qualitative data can be found from taking notes on a discussion. But what do the notes look like? Am I asking them what their favorite birthday present was growing up? Please give me some direction on what a UX Designer will be doing.

I quit the course when they started defining range, median, and mode which I learned in second grade.

By Sara C

Jun 26, 2018

Very unsatisfied with this course. I wasnt able to build anything for my portfolio and I payed $50 for nothing. I was told I would get a certificate for paying $50 otherwise the course was free. Will not be using coursera again. I basically got my money stolen and all I got out of it was learning the difference between low fidelity and high fidelity prototypes. If I could give zero stars I would.

By Samruddhi S

Jun 17, 2021

I feel like the 5 weeks material could be easily summed into a week. Most of the concepts taught were not in depth, nor were there any assignments with practical work related to UI given. I feel like i have only learnt basic definitions of terms.

By Franco A G C

May 12, 2021

This course is shallow, the presented format was not the best, the content was very vague and pretty much any generic definition on wikipedia , not practical, and even the interface was bad.

By MOLLA N S

May 15, 2020

She could add pictures of examples. Slide reading is not a good way of teaching I think. And when it's a design related course it will be horrible if you teach only by reading slides.

By Satya R A

Apr 5, 2018

Hardly any content. I don't see the point of the course.

By Lovi R G

Apr 10, 2021

Not aptly designed course.

By Roshchin I A

Aug 5, 2020

very bad do not recomend

By Abdulghaffar I K

Oct 11, 2023

From the moment I enrolled in one of their programs, I was consistently impressed by the exceptional quality of education and the dedication of the faculty and staff. Georgia Tech's commitment to academic excellence is truly commendable. The courses are thoughtfully designed, comprehensive, and up-to-date, providing me with invaluable knowledge and skills that have had a significant impact on my career. The support and resources provided by Georgia Tech Professional Education are second to none. The instructors are not only experts in their respective fields but are also incredibly passionate about teaching. They go the extra mile to ensure that students understand the material and are always available to provide guidance and support. The learning experience is further enriched by a vibrant and diverse community of fellow students. I have had the privilege of engaging with peers from around the world, which has enhanced my learning and expanded my professional network. I must also acknowledge the convenience and flexibility that Georgia Tech offers. Their online programs are designed with the student in mind, making it possible for working professionals like me to balance education with other commitments. In summary, Georgia Tech Professional Education has far exceeded my expectations. I feel empowered, informed, and more confident in my abilities as a result of their exceptional programs. If you are seeking a high-quality education from an institution that truly cares about your success, I wholeheartedly recommend Georgia Tech Professional Education. Thank you for providing an outstanding educational experience that has made a positive impact on my life and career.

By Edward K

Apr 11, 2023

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By Serra G

Dec 4, 2020

Dr. Arriaga excels in structuring the course materials in a consistent and obvious manner. Her lectures are one of the more straightforward and well-structured introductory UX courses offered here. Her strengths and weaknesses are also seemingly reflected in the depth of materials and topics covered - she excels in the research aspect of UX (data gathering, types of data, and possibly analyses) but seems to mull over the design aspect of UX (lack of material, shorter lectures, and lack of assignments). Her Week 2 and Week 5 materials are very strong but her lectures related to design are a little lackluster. If anyone is looking to glean insight into the research aspect of UX, this will be an excellent introductory course. Shortcomings aside, I was very happy with the rigidity and consistency of her lectures and was satisfied with the course.

By Divyanga G

Feb 26, 2019

I am in the creative field, an architect and an urban planner. User interface design did not just help me understand the importance in a computer enhanced user interface but also in developing better solutions in every interface that a user come across. I personally loved this beginner course and the reading materials that was shared through this course. I look forward to learn more in the upcoming advanced sessions. Professor Dr. Rosa I. Arriaga did an excellent job in explaining UX design terms in the most simplest way to understand.

Designing cannot be ignored as a separate field, while it is a part of even the tiniest task we carry out. Every small task involves a user experience to it. Hence, I would definitely recommend this course anyone who has an eye for design.

By 19_061 w A

Jun 23, 2022

Kursus ini menarik dan mengajarkan dasar desain ux atau user experience secara bertahap dan mendetail, mulai dari langkah-langkah untuk mendesain ui, teknik mendapatkan informasi apa yang dibutuhkan suatu user, bagaimana cara mendesain berdasarkan analisa yang telah dilakukan, dan bagaimana cara mengevaluasi desain sehingga apa yang diharapkan seorang user tercapai

This course is interesting and teaches the basics of ux design or user experience in stages and in detail, starting from the steps for designing a ui, techniques for getting what information a user needs, how to design based on the analysis that has been done, and how to evaluate the design so that what a user expects is achieved

By William C

Feb 28, 2019

This course was exactly as described. It provided a good overview of an approach to User Experience Design and helped to familiarize the student with relevant terminology. The time commitment was minimal (I think the estimates provided are on the high-end for time required), however, there was a lot of information provided for someone new to the area of study. After taking this course, I would an expect an individual would have a good idea as to whether they wished to pursue a more in depth study of the topics presented. Key points were reiterated throughout, the video presentations were well done and the quizzes were just challenging enough to ensure you paid attention.