Prototyping and Design

In this course you will learn how to design and prototype user interfaces to address the users and tasks identified in user research. Through a series of lectures and exercises, you will learn and practice paper- and other low-fidelity prototyping techniques; you will learn and apply principles from graphic design, including design patterns; you will learn to write a design rationale; and you will learn how to design for specific populations and situations, including principles and practices of accessible design

• Write clear design rationales
• Design for diverse populations implementing accessibility principles
• Prototype user interfaces to address user needs
• Analyze user research to define tasks

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read English instructions and complete exercises