UI Design Capstone

About this course: This Capstone Course for the UI Design Specialization is a group design project in which you will combine and demonstrate the user research, design/prototyping, and evaluation skills you've learned by designing the solution to one of a set of selected projects.

Created by:  University of Minnesota

• Taught by:  Joseph A Konstan, Distinguished McKnight Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor

  Computer Science and Engineering

• Taught by:  Loren Terveen, Professor

  Computer Science and Engineering

• Taught by:  Haiyi Zhu, Assistant Professor

  Computer Science and Engineering

• Taught by:  Lana Yarosh, Assistant Professor

  Computer Science and Engineering

• Taught by:  Dr. Brent Hecht, Assistant Professor

  Computer Science and Engineering

Basic Info Course 5 of 5 in the User Interface Design Specialization Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 5.0 stars Average User Rating 5.0See what learners said Coursework

Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.

Help from your peers

Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.

Certificates

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University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

Syllabus


WEEK 1


Preface



3 videos, 6 readings expand

1. Video: Welcome to UI Design Capstone Project
2. Reading: Project structure
3. Reading: Project choices
4. Video: How to use ProjectLens: the Group Project Supporting Tool
5. Video: How to use Slack: the Group Communication Tool
6. Reading: Team work guidelines and exit options
7. Reading: Project Evaluation Metrics
8. Reading: Frequently Asked Questions
9. Reading: Instruction: Project Sign-up
10. LTI Item: Project sign-up

WEEK 2


User research and ideation I



2 readings expand

1. LTI Item: Entrance to ProjectLens
2. Reading: Milestone requirements
3. Reading: Sample deliverable

WEEK 3


User research and ideation II



1 item expand

1. LTI Item: Entrance to ProjectLens

WEEK 4


First prototype



2 readings expand

1. LTI Item: Course Survey (User research)
2. LTI Item: Entrance to Project
3. Reading: Milestone requirements
4. Reading: Sample deliverable

WEEK 5


Cognitive Walkthrough and heuristic evaluation



2 readings expand

1. LTI Item: Teammate evaluation (First prototype)
2. LTI Item: Entrance to ProjectLens
3. Reading: Milestone requirements
4. Reading: Sample submission

WEEK 6


Second prototype and user test plan



2 readings expand

1. LTI Item: Teammate evaluation (Cognitive walkthrough and heuristic evaluation)
2. LTI Item: Entrance to ProjectLens
3. Reading: Milestone requirements
4. Reading: Sample submission

WEEK 7


User test



2 readings expand

1. LTI Item: Course survey (Second prototype)
2. LTI Item: Entrance to ProjectLens
3. Reading: Milestone requirements
4. Reading: Sample submission

WEEK 8


Peer grading and Specialization Conclusion



1 video, 1 reading expand

1. LTI Item: Teammate evaluation (User test)
2. Reading: Peer grading instructions
3. LTI Item: Entrance to ProjectLens
4. Video: Specialization Conclusion

Graded: Receive your grades