SS
5.0Reviewed Aug 5, 2021
The Tutors were really explanatory in their lectures, and the in-between questions during lectures keeps the mind on point. Thanks, Coursera, and thanks University of Minnesota.
Introduction to UI Design
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the critical importance of user interface design. You will also learn industry-standard methods for how to approach the design of a user interface and key theories and frameworks that underlie the design of most interfaces you use today. Through a series of case studies on commercial systems - many of which you likely use on a regular basis - we will illustrate the benefits of good design. We will also demonstrate how the costs of bad design can often be severe (in user experience, money, and even human lives). You will then gain a high-level understanding of the user-interface design process. You will be introduced to common design scenarios - e.g. improving on existing designs and starting a new design from scratch - and the general design processes that tend to be used for each scenario. Finally, we will begin introducing the large body of existing knowledge on design by providing overviews of core user interface design theories and concepts. This key foundational information will help you avoid “reinventing the wheel” when you are designing your interfaces in this specialization.
Status: User Experience Design
Status: User Interface (UI)
BeginnerCourse14 hours
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DK
5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2020
I am so glad to learn from the professors of University of Minnesota. Amazing learning experience. I wish I will continue the whole specialization. Thanks Coursera.
NA
5.0Reviewed Mar 24, 2021
This was a challenging course! I learned so much about User Interface Design. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and present the information well.
MS
5.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2017
this course is just not about the theory it actually helps you to understand things on practical basis.The test and assignments helps you to apply the disciplines and makes you basic clear.
NT
5.0Reviewed Feb 7, 2017
Very helpful for beginners to understand good design vs. bad design. Also helpful for gaining basic knowledge on how to think about design implementation.
AL
5.0Reviewed Dec 30, 2018
It's amazing opportunity to learn something new and get motivated to start your career in this field, 100% will continue to complete all of 5 courses of UI design.
AS
4.0Reviewed Jul 10, 2017
Very good course. It lays the ground work needed for the other courses in the specialization. Also makes you think different. The peer graded assignments were excellent.
EN
4.0Reviewed Nov 24, 2018
Thank you everyone, It is totally great, and I really appreciate instructions effort. but for me it would be perfect if there's more practice rather than theoretic.
PC
5.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2021
This is a very good course and I have learnt a lot on user interface design and with more learning I believe I will develop more skills and experience in design. Thank you.
PP
4.0Reviewed Aug 16, 2020
Mostly theoretical and feels a bit old. Having said that, a great place to get you started thinking about importance of UI/UX and motivate to build better systems.
CA
5.0Reviewed Jan 20, 2019
Has given valuable insights and new points of view. It extended my horizon, even though I am new on the field and have designed several user interfaces not according to the course principles so far.
GG
5.0Reviewed Mar 31, 2021
Very good and instructive course. They approach many important concepts for Design and also provide many examples which helped understanding the concepts in practical situations.