Discover the foundational concepts of human-centred design and the practical tools to create optimal end-user experiences
6 weeks,
excluding orientation
8–10 hours per week,
self-paced learning online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
1
A foundational understanding of UX design, including common design constraints and how to meet design goals.
2
The ability to leverage Figma to create wireframes that address identified UX challenges.
3
The theory and practical skills needed to analyse and critique UX designs, paying close attention to the iterative design loop and its importance in usability.
4
The knowledge to identify different user personas and their needs as a core consideration when designing and producing a minimum viable product.
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Addressing root causes and developing solutions: Designing the user's experience
Investigate how understanding the fundamentals of human experience and design can help solve problems and achieve goals.
Module 2 Iteration: Applying usability goals to assess your design
Learn how to leverage usability goals and iteration as essential parts of the design process.
Module 3 Putting the user first and the product last
Learn about the importance of empathetic design thinking and how to use distinct design principles to craft a better user experience.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Dr Lu Weiquan
Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Systems and Analytics, National University of Singapore
Weiquan specialises in examining the user experience (UX) design of technologically empowered learning environments. He designs and utilises experiential learning technology (such as simulations, augmented and virtual reality) in the courses he teaches. His research interests include figuring out how all this technology tangibly and measurably affects human learning using machine learning and artificial intelligence. Besides his academic pursuits, Weiquan works closely with the aviation industry to develop next-generation pilot training systems. He has also successfully developed and deployed metaverse applications for clients across a diverse range of industries, and has advised the government on relevant fields. Weiquan holds a bachelor's degree in computing and a PhD in electrical and computer engineering from the National University of Singapore.
“It's important to see design not as some merely artistic or lofty concept, but as a practical tool that solves real-world problems of the everyday variety, for everyone in the community.”
– Dr Lu Weiquan, Course Convenor
This NUS online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.