Course Description

This innovative course offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of prototyping in user experience (UX) design. Presented by HECMontrealX, this intermediate-level course is conducted entirely in French and is part of the MicroMasters® Program in Design et Évaluation UX.

Dive into the fascinating world of UX prototyping, where cognitive psychology meets user interface (UI) design. This course will guide you through the entire prototyping process, from low-fidelity paper sketches to high-fidelity interactive prototypes. You'll learn how to effectively lead a creative team, utilize cutting-edge tools and methods, and seamlessly integrate prototyping with user testing. The ultimate goal is to develop interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also highly functional and user-friendly, all while staying within budget and time constraints.

What You Will Learn

• Nielsen's ergonomic heuristics
• Cognitive biases to avoid in design
• User interface design principles
• Visual design concepts
• Low-fidelity paper prototyping techniques
• Wireframing and medium to high-fidelity prototyping
• UX prototyping tools (Invision, Balsamiq, Axure rp, or Adobe XD)
• Synchronization of UX prototyping with user testing

Prerequisites

While no prior knowledge is strictly required, it is highly recommended that students complete the "Introduction à l'UX" (UXf01x.1) and "Recherche UX" (UXf01x.1) courses before taking this one, especially if they are pursuing the MicroMasters in Design et évaluation UX.

Course Content

• Ergonomic heuristics and their application in UI design
• Cognitive psychology principles in UX design
• User interface design fundamentals
• Visual design techniques for effective UI
• Low-fidelity prototyping methods
• Wireframing and its importance in the design process
• Medium and high-fidelity prototyping techniques
• Hands-on experience with UX prototyping tools
• Integration of prototyping with user testing methodologies

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for aspiring UX designers, UI designers, product managers, and anyone interested in creating user-centered digital products. It's particularly suitable for those who want to enhance their prototyping skills and gain a deeper understanding of the UX design process.

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to various industries that rely on digital products. Learners will be able to:

• Create effective and user-friendly interfaces for websites and applications
• Lead design teams through the prototyping process
• Reduce development risks by identifying and solving usability issues early
• Improve user satisfaction and engagement with digital products
• Streamline the design process, potentially saving time and resources
• Communicate design ideas more effectively to stakeholders and team members