D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune

S. No.

Module Topics

Lect.

1

 Overview of User Experience (UX) Work:

1.      Importance of user experience in design.

2.      Main areas of UX work: Graphic Design, UI Design, and UX Design.

3.      Relationships and distinctions between Graphic, UI, and UX Design.

5

2

UX Design Process:

1.      Introduction to the design thinking process.

2.      Stages of the UX design process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test.

3.      Integration of UI design within the UX design process.

5

3

Foundations of UX Design:

1.      Human-centred design principles.

2.      Importance of user research and usability.

3.      Basics of information architecture.

5

4

Introduction to UI Design:

1.      Elements of UI design: buttons, forms, navigation.

2.      Overview of design frameworks in UI design.

5

5

Digital Display Technology:

1.      Understanding pixels and pixel density.

2.      Adapting UI design for different screen sizes.

5

6

Design Artifacts:

1.      Explanation of design artifacts in the process.

2.      Types of artifacts: User flow diagram, Site map, Information Architecture, Wireframes designs.

3

7

UI/UX Designer Roles:

1.      Responsibilities of UI/UX designers in organizations.

2.      Career path and growth opportunities in the field.

2

Total Hours

30

S. No.

Module Content

Dates

1

Module 1: Overview of User Experience Design Work

·        Importance of user experience in design

·        Main areas of UX work: Graphic Design, UI Design, and UX Design

·        Relationships and distinctions between Graphic, UI, and UX Design

·        Overview of the role of UX in digital products

·        Understanding user-centered design vs. technology-centered design

13/09/2024

2

Module 2: UX Design Process

·        Introduction to the design thinking process

·        Stages of the UX design process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test

·        Integration of UI design within the UX design process

·        Importance of iteration in UX design

·        Techniques for effective user research (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations)

14/09/2024

3

Module 3: Foundations of UX Design

·        Human-centered design principles

·        Importance of user research and usability

·        Basics of information architecture

·        How to create user personas

·        Designing for accessibility and inclusion

15/09/2024

4

Module 4: Introduction to UI Design

·        Elements of UI design: buttons, forms, navigation

·        Overview of design frameworks in UI design

·        Understanding visual hierarchy in UI

·        Best practices in UI design (e.g., consistency, feedback, clarity)

·        Prototyping tools and techniques for UI design

16/09/2024

5

Module 5: Digital Display Technology

·        Understanding pixels and pixel density

·        Adapting UI design for different screen sizes

·        Responsive vs. adaptive design

·        Designing for mobile-first experiences

·        The impact of different operating systems and devices on UI

17/09/2024

6

Module 6: Design Artifacts

·        Explanation of design artifacts in the process

·        Types of artifacts: User flow diagram, Site map, Information Architecture, Wireframes designs

·        Role of wireframes and mockups in the design process

·        How to create and use user flow diagrams effectively

·        Understanding how artifacts communicate design decisions

18/09/2024

7

Module 7: UI/UX Designer Roles

·        Responsibilities of UI/UX designers in organizations

·        Career path and growth opportunities in the field

·        Collaborating with developers and other team members

·        The importance of feedback and iteration in the design process

·        Building a UI/UX portfolio and finding freelance opportunities

19/09/2024

8

Wrap-up and Review and prepare for the final Submission and MCQ

·        Review and Q&A session for all modules covered

·        Recap of key concepts: UX vs. UI, design thinking, responsive design

·        Best practices for starting your UX/UI career

·        Final thoughts on the importance of continuous learning in the design field

·        Open forum for questions and clarifications

20/09/2024