Course - User Interface Design - TPD4134
User Interface Design
About
About the course
Course content
The course is built around several assignments about building a graphical user interface design. Topics include writing for web, information architecture, interface design, images, usability testing, design for behavior, and ethics. The project includes paper prototyping, graphic design, digital prototyping and simulation of interactivity using prototying technology like Figma, Illustrator and Photohop
All assignments are handed inn at end of term as a basis for evaluation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge objectives
- The student will know the steps in a web design process: Information architecture, writing for web, paperprototyping, wireframes and usability testing, GDPR, WCAG, web systainability, image types, layout, composition ,and animation. Trustworthiness, dark patterns, and ethics will be discussed.
- Students will understand principles for good design for each step in the process
Skill goals
- Practical experience in design of the components that make up a graphical user interface with the case of designing a web site.
General competence
- The student will be able to organize information, and create interfaces and choose the right interaction patterns to create an engaging and usefull user experience.
Learning methods and activities
Weekly lectures support several assignments. Peer reviews of student progress on a biweekly basis.
Further on evaluation
The final delivery consists of several sub-assignments that are completed during the semester, following the design process from content description to a final prototype in Figma.
Retake the course by delivering all sub-assignments the next time the course is taught.
- If failed, you are allowed to submit a new or revised project at the next ordinary completion of the course
- For voluntary course retake to improve grade, all assessments in the course must be retaken
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Recommended previous knowledge
TPD4121 Design 3, or similar knowledge of user centered design methods and basics concepts of interaction design
Course materials
Course materials will be stated at the start of the semester
Subject areas
- Technological subjects