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 Discussion - Interviewing real people
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 |