Course detailBerkeley ExtensionArt and Designopen

DESIGN X429

Essentials of User Experience (UX) Design

<p>Delightful, intuitive and engaging user experience is integral to a company’s success.

Gain the skills employers are searching for in this introductory course.

You’ll study user-experience design concepts, processes and practices, including topics such as user research, personas, heuristic evaluation, information architecture, <a href="https://www.experienceux.co.uk/faqs/what-is-wireframing/#:~:text=Wireframing%20is%20a%20way%20to,user%20needs%20and%20user%20journeys.">wireframing</a>, design tools, rapid prototyping, usability assessment and design communication.

You'll understand and learn how to apply <a href="https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-centered-design.html">user-centered design practices</a>.</p> <p>During the course of 10 weeks, you work on and then present a course project of your choosing using the UX design principles learned in class.

This project serves as a cornerstone of your portfolio showcasing end-to-end design thinking.</p>

Schedule note
01 Jun 2026 - 03 Aug 2026; 2; pm600 - pm900; Live Online