User interface design (5 cr)
Code: 601201316-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019
Timing
28.10.2019 - 30.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Service Design
Teachers
- Suvi Pylvänen
Teacher in charge
Suvi Pylvänen
Groups
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PA16SA
Objective
You are familiar with the basic principles of interface design including usability, accessibility and user experience. You are familiar with the most common interface design patterns.You are able to conduct usability tests and you are familiar with different test methods.You understand the basic psychology behind usability such as human perception and memory that affect your user interface design choices.
Content
How do you design user interfaces that are easy to use and accessible?How do you plan user-friendly information structures in interfaces and how do you visualise them?How do you plan and implement a usability test and evaluate usability in user interfaces?
Materials
Videos, links and tutorials on Learn.
Further information
Students complete assignments independently with the help of instructions and video tutorials. In class, student will receive feedback and deepen their expertise.
Evaluation scale
1-5