User Interface Design (CSTP 1304)

This course introduces User eXperience/User Interface (UX/UI) design concepts for developing efficient interfaces for websites, mobile applications, and information systems in general. Learners acquire tools and know-how to generate creative, user-friendly digital product Interfaces. Key concepts covered include: information architecture, client goals, ideal users, card sorting, journey mapping, site mapping, service mapping, mood boards, prototyping, wireframes, metaphor, branding, user flow, peer testing mockups, whiteboard challenges, and usability reports.

Students will plan and create a small website or a UI-centric mobile app following UI/UX best practices, analyzing the interface requirements and user interaction. Using those requirements and following usability guidelines, learners will design a site that works well on both desktop and mobile devices applying responsive web design. Students will choose and create appropriate media for website content.