HCI III: Ethics, Needfinding and Prototyping
This course is part of Human-Computer Interaction.
Course Cost
₹ 10,329
Beginner
Skill Level
6 Weeks
Self-paced lessons
This course, part of Georgia Tech's Computer Science curriculum, delivers a comprehensive exploration of Human-Computer Interaction design principles. Students dive into the design life cycle, beginning with crucial ethical considerations in human subjects research. The course covers three major phases: needfinding through user research and requirements gathering, brainstorming design alternatives using techniques like personas and storyboards, and prototyping to validate ideas before implementation. Special emphasis is placed on understanding user needs through various research methods including surveys, interviews, and observation. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring students can effectively design interfaces while maintaining ethical standards and user privacy.
What you'll learn
Understand the complete design life cycle from needfinding to evaluation
Apply ethical principles in human subjects research for interface design
Conduct effective user research using surveys interviews and focus groups
Create user personas and storyboards for exploring design alternatives
Develop prototypes ranging from low-fidelity to high-fidelity
Implement multi-level prototyping for various levels of abstraction
Manage effective brainstorming sessions for design ideation
Ensure user privacy and rights in HCI research
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores the fundamental aspects of Human-Computer Interaction design, focusing on three critical phases: ethics in human subjects research, needfinding and requirements gathering, and prototyping. Students learn to conduct effective user research, manage brainstorming sessions, and create prototypes for user validation. The course emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in HCI research and teaches practical methods for understanding user needs through surveys, interviews, and observation. Special attention is given to the design life cycle and techniques for exploring design alternatives through user personas, interaction timelines, and storyboards.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Human-Computer Interaction
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