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Colin E Birge
T C 518
Seattle Campus
Explores the user-centered design paradigm from a broad perspective, emphasizing how user research and prototype assessment can be integrated into different phases of the design process. Students learn to think like a user-centered designer and carry out activities that are key to user-centered design. Offered: jointly with IND E 545; W.
Class description
In this course, we will explore the user-centered design (UCD) paradigm, emphasizing how user research and prototype assessment can be integrated into the design process.
Student learning goals
1. Plan and execute activities that collectively create a user-centered design process
2. Critically discuss the concept and complexities of user-centered design with other professionals
3. Identify and explain a variety of factors motivating and enabling an emphasis on UCD to likely audiences
4. Identify areas of design scholarship useful for addressing user needs
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
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