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UX: Interaction Design

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10 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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Intermediate level

Ideal for aspiring designers, product managers, and developers with basic knowledge of design or software development.

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

10 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

Ideal for aspiring designers, product managers, and developers with basic knowledge of design or software development.

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Create user personas and map user journeys to improve design focus.

  • Apply design systems, guidelines, and principles to build cohesive interfaces.

  • Leverage psychological principles to design intuitive interactions.

  • Integrate accessibility standards into every stage of the UX design process.

Skills you'll gain

  • User Experience Design
  • Software Design Patterns
  • User Centered Design
  • User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
  • Usability
  • User Flows
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Wireframing
  • User Research
  • User Interface (UI) Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Design Elements And Principles
  • Persona (User Experience)

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February 2025

Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of user experience (UX) design, focusing on interaction design principles. Learn to design intuitive, user-centered interfaces by exploring key topics such as user personas, user flows, and design patterns. By mastering these concepts, you’ll be equipped to create engaging, seamless experiences that align with both user needs and business goals. Throughout the course, you'll also dive into popular frameworks like Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design, gaining practical insights into how these standards shape the user experience. You'll work hands-on, applying design principles and systems to real-world scenarios, from wireframing and prototyping to testing and launching your designs. The course is structured to build your skills progressively, starting with basic UX theories and moving into more complex areas like accessibility and interaction design. By the end of the course, you'll be capable of creating user experiences for a wide range of products and platforms, ensuring your designs are not only functional but also user-friendly and inclusive. This course is ideal for aspiring UX designers, product designers, and anyone interested in creating digital experiences that resonate with users. A foundational understanding of design principles will be helpful, but no prior experience is required.

In this module, we will explore the fundamental principles of User Experience (UX) design. You'll learn how to define and understand users, create user personas, and analyze user flows. By applying UX theories and focusing on user-centric goals, you will gain practical knowledge to enhance digital interactions.

What's included

19 videos1 reading

19 videos•Total 52 minutes
  • Welcome to User Experience•2 minutes•Preview module
  • Who Are Users•1 minute
  • Why Do User Experiences Matter•2 minutes
  • UX Basic Theory•1 minute
  • UX vs UI Design•2 minutes
  • UX in Context•3 minutes
  • The Importance of Users•2 minutes
  • The Importance of Designing for Users•3 minutes
  • Determining Your Users Personas•4 minutes
  • Empathy for Your Users•5 minutes
  • Understanding Your Users' Goals•2 minutes
  • Thinking of Your Goals•1 minute
  • Combining Your Goals with Your Users' Goals•1 minute
  • Structuring Experiences Around Specific Goals•2 minutes
  • Users Expect a Process - Understanding User Flows•2 minutes
  • Getting Our Steps in Order•6 minutes
  • Contrasting User Goals•3 minutes
  • Making User Flows•2 minutes
  • Recap What We've Learned•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources•10 minutes

In this module, we will examine the role of design patterns in shaping successful user experiences. You'll explore primary navigation, dropdowns, breadcrumbs, and other patterns while understanding their psychological underpinnings. This section focuses on using patterns to improve usability, accessibility, and overall design effectiveness.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment1 plugin

12 videos•Total 60 minutes
  • What Are Design Patterns•6 minutes•Preview module
  • The Psychology of Design Patterns•4 minutes
  • Implementing Design Patterns•5 minutes
  • Beyond Design Patterns•2 minutes
  • Primary Navigation•6 minutes
  • Dropdowns and Subnavigation•5 minutes
  • Breadcrumbs•2 minutes
  • Pagination and Filtering•6 minutes
  • Footers•4 minutes
  • First Impressions•5 minutes
  • Scanning Patterns•4 minutes
  • Applying the Layer Cake Pattern•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • UX Design Patterns - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Implementing Design Patterns in UI/UX•15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to the field of product design, focusing on the principles, phases, and best practices. You’ll explore key disciplines in product design and learn how to incorporate testing, iteration, and alignment with company values to create successful products.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment1 plugin

12 videos•Total 40 minutes
  • Welcome to Product Design•3 minutes•Preview module
  • Disciplines of Product Design•3 minutes
  • Universal Design Principles•1 minute
  • Interaction Design Principles•1 minute
  • Company Design Principles•4 minutes
  • Discover•8 minutes
  • Definition•1 minute
  • Ideation•3 minutes
  • Solution•5 minutes
  • Test•3 minutes
  • Ship•0 minutes
  • Next Steps•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Introduction to Product Design - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Understanding Digital Product Design•15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into design systems and their importance in maintaining consistency across digital products. You'll explore key components such as color, typography, and UI libraries, as well as learn how to integrate voice and tone effectively. This section will equip you with the tools to develop a cohesive and scalable design system.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment1 plugin

12 videos•Total 56 minutes
  • What Is a Design System•7 minutes•Preview module
  • Exploring Design Systems•5 minutes
  • Design System Components•4 minutes
  • Color•5 minutes
  • Typography•5 minutes
  • Space•5 minutes
  • Image•4 minutes
  • Motion•3 minutes
  • Introducing User Interface Libraries•1 minute
  • Exploring User Interface Libraries•4 minutes
  • Introducing Voice and Tone•3 minutes
  • Exploring Voice and Tone•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Introduction to Design Systems - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Exploring Design Systems•15 minutes

In this module, we will take a hands-on approach to practicing design systems through a practical project. You'll work on designing key UI components, wireframing mobile interfaces, and iterating on designs based on design system principles. This section emphasizes real-world application to hone your design skills.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videos•Total 37 minutes
  • Introducing the Project•5 minutes•Preview module
  • Research•3 minutes
  • Design Explorations•4 minutes
  • Starting the Mobile Wireframe•7 minutes
  • Creating the Accordion Menu•8 minutes
  • Expanding the Accordion Panel•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Practice Using a Design System - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Designing Accessible Government Websites•15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) and their significance in designing for iOS. You'll learn about the evolution of iOS design, apply HIG principles, and design user interfaces for iOS applications. The focus is on aligning your design process with Apple's standards for optimal user experiences.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 plugin

7 videos•Total 32 minutes
  • Introducing Human Interface Guidelines•2 minutes•Preview module
  • The Evolution of iOS Design•4 minutes
  • iOS Design Themes•7 minutes
  • Introducing Our Project•1 minute
  • Project Setup•6 minutes
  • The First Screen•5 minutes
  • The Second Screen•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Getting Started with Human Interface Guidelines - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Exploring Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for iOS•15 minutes

In this module, we will explore Material Design, its principles, and its impact on digital interfaces. You'll learn how to implement Material Design components such as bottom navigation, side sheets, and floating action buttons. By applying these principles, you'll create visually appealing and functional user interfaces.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

8 videos•Total 39 minutes
  • Introducing Material Design•1 minute•Preview module
  • Why Material Design•5 minutes
  • Material Is the Metaphor•4 minutes
  • Material Design Principles•3 minutes
  • Introducing Our Project•0 minutes
  • Design a Bottom Navigation•11 minutes
  • Design a Side Sheet•6 minutes
  • Design a Floating Action Button•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Getting Started with Material Design - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Exploring Material Design Principles•15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on designing experiences based on user roles. You will learn how to identify and design for different roles, visualize their journey, and apply best practices to meet their unique needs. This approach ensures that designs are tailored to specific user expectations, enhancing overall usability.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

5 videos•Total 18 minutes
  • Creating Experiences for User Roles•3 minutes•Preview module
  • Benefits of User Roles•1 minute
  • Elements of a User Role•2 minutes
  • Diagramming the Flow of User Roles•4 minutes
  • Best Practices•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Designing for User Roles - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Defining User Roles in Product Design•15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on the principles of accessible design and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). You’ll learn how to design with accessibility in mind, applying key principles to ensure digital products are usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment1 plugin

10 videos•Total 72 minutes
  • What Is Accessible Design•8 minutes•Preview module
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines•5 minutes
  • WCAG Principles - Perceivable•8 minutes
  • WCAG Principles - Operable•9 minutes
  • WCAG Principles - Understandable•4 minutes
  • WCAG Principles - Robust•4 minutes
  • Accessibility and the Design Process•5 minutes
  • Form Accessibility•6 minutes
  • Delivery Information Screen•14 minutes
  • Error Reporting Screen•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Accessibility for UX Designers - Assessment•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Designing for Web Accessibility•15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into the principles of interaction design and how it shapes user engagement. You’ll explore the dimensions of interaction design, apply psychological principles, and learn to design microinteractions that enhance the user experience. This section will give you the tools to create intuitive and effective interactions.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videos•Total 52 minutes
  • What's Interaction Design•3 minutes•Preview module
  • Five Dimensions•1 minute
  • Types of Interactions•5 minutes
  • Microinteractions•3 minutes
  • Feedback Messages•2 minutes
  • Cognitive Psychology - Mental Models•4 minutes
  • Cognitive Psychology - Affordances•4 minutes
  • Psychological Principles•3 minutes
  • Sensation and Perception•3 minutes
  • Intro to Designing Interactions•1 minute
  • How to Design Interactions•18 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
  • Designing Interactions - Assessment•15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes

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