Introduction to UI Design
Master the fundamentals of user interface design through industry-standard methods, theories, and real-world case studies.
Master the fundamentals of user interface design through industry-standard methods, theories, and real-world case studies.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full User Interface Design Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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Loren Terveen
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What you'll learn
Apply user interface design principles
Analyze interface usability effectively
Understand human psychology in design
Implement user-centered design processes
Create task-based design scenarios
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.6 Hours PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces fundamental UI design concepts and methodologies. Students learn through case studies of both successful and failed interfaces, design process frameworks, and psychological principles. The curriculum covers design theories, usability engineering, human factors, and practical interface critique techniques.
Introduction and Overview
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
UI Design Process
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Psychology and Human Factors
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Psychology and Human Factors -- Continued
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Human-Computer Interaction Expert and Geographic Computing Specialist
Dr. Brent Hecht serves as Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, focusing on the intersection of human-computer interaction, geography, and big data. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northwestern University, an MS in Geography from UC Santa Barbara, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Geography from Macalester College. Through his Coursera courses "Evaluating User Interfaces," "Introduction to UI Design," and "User Research and Design," he helps students understand the principles of user interface design and evaluation. His research examines the relationship between big data and cultural factors, particularly focusing on volunteered geographic information and location-aware technologies. His collaborations with major tech companies including Google Research, Xerox PARC, and Microsoft Research demonstrate his influence in the field. His work has earned recognition at premier conferences in human-computer interaction and geography, including ACM CHI and COSIT, while receiving coverage in major media outlets including MIT Technology Review and New Scientist.
Loren Terveen
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Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Loren Terveen is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Minnesota, where he specializes in human-computer interaction and social computing. He earned his PhD in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and subsequently spent 11 years at AT&T Labs/Bell Labs. With over 100 published scientific papers and 9 patents to his name, Dr. Terveen has made significant contributions to the fields of peer production systems and the quantitative analysis of social media data. His research projects have explored various aspects of online communities, including content creation on platforms like Wikipedia and the development of innovative interface designs that enhance user participation.In addition to his research, Dr. Terveen teaches several courses on Coursera, including Evaluating User Interfaces, Introduction to UI Design, Prototyping and Design, and User Research and Design. He has held numerous leadership positions within the professional community, including serving as President of ACM’s Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI). Through his work, Dr. Terveen aims to leverage empirical studies to create novel systems that address real-world problems in human-computer interaction
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