User-centric design and prototyping

This course is primarily intended for those interested in software development who are not interested in programming themselves. The course explains the concept of design and the processes and methods of creating digital products or services. We will also work together to create prototypes of digital products (e.g. mobile apps).

Participation in the course does not require programming skills.

In this course, you will learn…

• Basic concepts related to design and prototyping;

• Stages of the design process, both before and during the development process;

• Creating a prototype of a digital product (e.g. mobile app).

By the end of the course, you will…

• Know how to explain concepts related to the design process in the development of digital services;

• Describe the digital service design process and its different stages;

• Validate the appropriate working methods and tools to carry out the design process according to the nature of the project;

• Describe the problems commonly encountered in software design and explain how to avoid them;

• Create personas, scenarios, conceptual models and prototypes in the design process;

• Justify technological choices in your project, both as a member of the development team and to the client.

Modules

1. The concept of design and the design process

2. Mapping the needs of the target audience

3. Personas and scenarios

4. Conceptual model

5. User interface prototype (LoFi)

6. Interactive prototype

7. Usability and its evaluation

8. Prototype presentation

Schedule

The course will happen in the period from September to December 2022.

A total of 17 classes of 90 minutes are planned – some of those are live online classes (in Zoom), some are meant for individual or group work.

The price of the course is 50 €

---

---

Course teacher

The course teacher is being confirmed

All Edumus School teachers are practising professionals who work daily in the course field and are experts in the topic. We will announce the teacher of this course as soon as we have more information!

---

Frequently asked questions

• How is studying taking place at Edumus School?

  Edumus School is a fully distance learning school. Lessons happen in live video conferences, and in addition to online lessons, students are given homework and out-of-class assignments.

• Who are the students at Edumus School?

  Upper secondary / high school students from several countries in Europe can study at Edumus School. Our courses are mostly designed for upper secondary / high school students (grades 10-12), but they are also open to students of younger age.

• Who are the teachers at Edumus School?

  At Edumus School, you will be taught by professionals in their field, who work in the course area on a daily basis. Before starting the course, all Edumus School teachers undergo a modern pedagogical and distance learning training.

• When do the online lessons take place?

  The live online lessons take place once or twice a week, outside school hours or on weekends. The exact times of the lessons will be agreed once the whole group is booked (unless specified differently on the course page).

• How do I pay for the course?

  The course fee is generally paid by the student. Some schools are ready to pay for such courses – you must apply in writing to your school administration. Edumus School does not guarantee that the school will reimburse your course fees.

• Can I count the course in my school?

  Each student who completes the course receives a certificate. If the course suits your school's programme, it can be accounted as an elective course. To do this, you must apply to the management of your school (specific requirements may vary from school to school).

---