| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-16 | - |
| 2025-01-22 | - |
| 2025-04-30 | - |
Program Overview
This hands-on UX design course provides practical skills to enhance your work. Through user research, prototyping, and collaboration, participants will learn the UX design process. Taught by experienced industry professionals, the course emphasizes in-person studio work and utilizes Figma software. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create user-centric products and applications.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This practical short course will teach you how UX works and how to integrate it into your work today. You’ll be part of a design community; one that promotes collaboration and experimentation. With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you gain all the right skills to apply your new knowledge to your profession. Benefit from learning with tutors who bring established links to the profession and current design research to the course.
Outline:
UX Design (or User Experience Design) is a research-based design discipline that places the user at the centre of the process. During this course, you will:
- be introduced to the UX Design process
- extract patterns and trends from your research
- create exciting new tools and features that will your help users
- learn how to prototype and test your ideas
Session One: Introduction
- Defining UX Design and its importance in the success of a product
- UX Design principles that make a product effective and easy to use.
- Competitor analysis – learning about the existing market landscape for your product
Session Two: Design research, user testing and research analysis
- User testing – learning what works and what doesn’t in the existing marketplace using live interviews
- Making sense of your research to generate the best design ideas.
Session Three: Ideation, flow and sketching
- Learn new design techniques to generate ideas that meet the needs of your user
- Formulate how the user will use or ‘flow’ through your product
Session Four: Wireframing and prototyping using Figma
- Create digital wireframes for each screen state of your app
- Add controls and buttons to turn your wireframes into a clickable prototype
- Learn how to test your prototype and the next steps in developing it into a live product.
Teaching:
The course will be taught via lectures, group discussions, practical exercises and project work. We will use Figma software to develop your ideas. No prior experience of Figma is required. You will receive four days of intensive, quality tuition with your experienced tutors. Manageable homework assignments will be set.
Tutor profiles:
- James is a Senior Research Fellow in Design and Manager of the Design Matter group, a product design and research consultancy at NTU who help businesses of all sizes develop new products. In addition to the day-to-day management of the design group, his primary role is to engage with businesses on their new product development projects, working as a hands-on product design engineer, design project manager or adviser, depending on the nature of the project.
- David is a Senior Research Fellow in Design, also from the Design Matter research group. David works closely with commercial businesses, delivering new product development projects across a wide range of industries spanning consumer electronics, medical technologies, industrial equipment and scientific equipment.
Careers:
The course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the design industry, adding valuable new skills to your portfolio.
Other:
You’ll be based in the Nottingham School of Art and Design on the City Campus, working in our design studios and IT suites equipped with industry-standard software.
The fee for this course is £895 (including VAT).
Nottingham Trent University
Overview:
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a public university located in Nottingham, England. It is known for its strong focus on employability, student experience, and research. NTU has been recognized as "University of the Year" five times and is ranked first in the UK for employability by Uni Compare.
Services Offered:
NTU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Employability and Careers:
NTU has a strong focus on employability, with a Graduate Promise program and worldwide work placements.Accommodation:
NTU provides a variety of accommodation options for students, including on-campus and off-campus housing.Library:
NTU has a modern and well-equipped library with extensive resources for students.StudentHub:
A platform for students to access information and services, including academic support, wellbeing resources, and student events.NOW:
A platform for students to access online learning resources and support.Student Life and Campus Experience:
NTU offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience with a range of opportunities for students to get involved in extracurricular activities, including:
Sports:
NTU has a strong sports program and is ranked in the top ten universities for sport in the UK.Arts and Culture:
NTU has a thriving arts and culture scene, with a dedicated arts center and numerous events throughout the year.Student Societies:
NTU has a wide range of student societies and clubs, catering to various interests.Campus Events:
NTU hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including open days, lectures, and performances.Key Reasons to Study There:
Excellent Employability:
NTU is ranked first in the UK for employability, with a strong focus on preparing students for the workforce.Outstanding Student Experience:
NTU provides a vibrant and supportive campus environment with a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved.High-Quality Research:
NTU is a research-intensive university with a strong focus on innovation and impact.Award-Winning University:
NTU has been recognized with numerous awards, including "University of the Year" five times.Academic Programs:
NTU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Business and Management:
NTU is known for its strong business school, offering programs in areas such as accounting, finance, and marketing.Art and Design:
NTU has a renowned art and design school, offering programs in areas such as fashion, graphic design, and photography.Science and Technology:
NTU offers programs in areas such as computer science, engineering, and life sciences.Law:
NTU has a strong law school, offering programs in areas such as criminal law, commercial law, and human rights law.Other:
NTU is committed to sustainability and has been recognized as the second most sustainable university in the world by the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. NTU also has a strong focus on inclusivity and diversity, with a commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.
Entry Requirements:
You should be an experienced graphic or product designer who is new to UX and Figma. You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
