ALYSSA VALLECORSA
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WNM 810 OL2: USER EXPERIENCE

MODULE 1
Objectives
Class logistics, submission guidelines, etc.
Review the concept of usability, elements of user experience design, and the User-Centered Design process
​Sketchbook and Journal requirements for Final Review
Assignments
Previous thesis work/summary
Current POC
​MVPs
Journal and Provide a Link
MODULE 2
Objectives
Review user research methodology
Understand the target audience for TiB, and the competitive landscape.
Sketchbook requirements
Assignments
Paper Proof of Concept/Wireframes
Content/Feature Requirements
​UX assumptions discussion
MODULE 3
Objectives
Review storytelling, scenarios, and use cases as tools for defining user requirements.  Task sheet with scenarios for prototype testing.
Assignments
Task Sheet for Prototype Testing
Proof of Concept Update w Tasks
Discussion - Wireframing tools (Axure/Adobe XD)
MODULE 4
Objectives
Importance of creating quality content for my Thesis project.
Content inventory review - track content of my Thesis project
Conduct round 1 of prototype testing
Assignments
Updated Task Sheet for Prototype Testing
Updated Proof of Concept Update w Tasks
Paper Prototype User Testing - Round 1

Discussion - Interview questions and Testing review
MODULE 5
Objectives
Strategies for developing the conceptual design and using one or more techniques on my project.
Schedule interview appointments
Assignments
Audience Interview Questions
Updated Proof of Concept - GS
  • Set up in Adobe XD
Discussion - Interviewing real people
  • Anthony Vallecorsa, BSN, RN - Nurse
    Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 7PM
  • Leanne Fike, MD - Anesthesiologist
    Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 6PM
  • Robert Fishman, MD - Neurologist
    Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 7PM
MODULE 6
Objectives
Design skills and methods for structuring and organizing project content information.
Diagramming tools for developing information architecture.
Audience interviews and synthesis of information.
Assignments
Audience Interview Results
Wireframe Analysis
Proof of Concept
- updates ongoing
MODULE 7
Objectives
Navigation systems and application in thesis project.
Midterm review and self evaluation.
Journal updates.
Assignments
Midterm Slideshow
Midterm Presentation
Proof of Concept
- updates ongoing
MODULE 8
Objectives
Analyze storyboarding and wireframing for UX
Continue to develop a low or high-fidelity prototype of project user interface design for usability evaluation.
​Final review updating
Assignments
Task Sheet 02
Proof of Concept 
- updates ongoing
User Stories
MODULE 9
Objectives
Visual design properties and design patterns for UX interaction design.
Conduct 2nd round of user testing
​Final review updating
Assignments
Online Prototype 
- updates ongoing
Updated UserStories
Prototype Testing Docs
User Testing Results 03
MODULE 10
Objectives
Review t usability testing and setting up a study.
Review best practices as to how to prompt the test user for valuable usability feedback.
​​Final review updating
Assignments
Proof of Concept - thesis book version
Online Prototype - updates ongoing
MODULE 11
Objectives
Low-fidelity vs high-fidelity prototyping, and the value of prototyping to the overall design effort and the return on investment during the production phase of the project. 
Solicit feedback on your Thesis Project work.
​​Final review
Assignments
Online Prototype - updates ongoing
​MODULE 12
Objectives
The value of debriefing to the overall design effort and the return on investment during the production phase of my project. 
Review ways to solicit feedback on my project design.
Assignments
A/B Testing 
Update Proof of Concept 

Clickable Prototypes Discussion
​MODULE 13
Objectives
Purpose of design specifications in the industry and importance of design specifications for my Thesis Project 
Essential components of a good design specification. 
Assignments
Online Prototype - updates ongoing
​MODULE 14
Objectives
Discuss project planning , review the components that make up a good project plan. 
Assess your timeframe for project development and update your project timeline.
Assignments
Final Slideshow
​Final Presentation
Peer Critique
MODULE 15
Objectives
Review what we have covered in this class and classmates’ final user interface designs. 
Give feedback on the class.
Assignments
Journal Link
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