User Research and Design

In this course you will learn and practice techniques of user research and early UI design exploration. First, you will learn and practice several techniques for user research, including in-person research and survey and log-analysis techniques. Then, you will learn to analyze and deliver user research in forms that support UI design, including personas, use cases, tasks, and scenarios. Finally, you will learn and practice ideation techniques that start from user research and broadly generate potential design ideas.

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Level Foundation
Duration 8 hours
Course by University of Minnesota
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User Research and Design

2 Videos

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2 Videos

From User Research to Design
An Introduction to the Course

User Research Methods — Part 1

6 Videos

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6 Videos

Introduction to User Research
Interview and Focus Groups
Observations
Contextual Inquiry
Ethics and Consent
Design a User Research Protocol

User Research Methods — Part 2

3 Videos

1 Readings

1 PeerReview

2 Assignment

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2 Assignment

Observation Review Practice
User Research Methods Quiz

1 Peer Review

Formative Observations of 2 Users

3 Videos

Log Analysis
Surveys and Questionnaires
Assignment Video: Observing Users

1 Readings

Observation Assigment Overview

Analyzing and Delivering User Research

8 Videos

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8 Videos

Introduction: Translating User Research to Support Design
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Personas I: What They Are; How They're Used
Personas II: Walking Through Examples
Use Cases
Tasks and Walkthrough Scenarios
Implications for Design

Ideation and Idea Selection

5 Videos

1 PeerReview

1 Assignment

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Delivering User Research, Ideation, and Idea Selection

1 Peer Review

Idea Generation & Selection Peer Review

5 Videos

From Research to Ideas: Module Introduction
Ideation
Idea Selection
Communicating Ideas to Stakeholders
Assignment Video: Ideation and Selection

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Learn user research and UI design exploration with Coursera's "User Research and Design" course, ideal for personal development. Taught by expert instructors, this foundational course covers in-person research, survey and log analysis, and ideation techniques over 480 minutes. Available through Starter, Professional, and Paid subscriptions, it's perfect for budding designers seeking practical skills.