DESIGN X476
Diagramming and prototyping are essential tools to convert innovative ideas into tangible and profitable products. Designers use diagramming to visually communicate with end-users and other team members about the holistic experience they are developing. In prototyping, designers create representation of the products and conduct usability tests to quickly get feedback on their ideas as they translate their designs from low- to high-fidelity prototypes and iterate based on user research findings.
By going through multiple iterations of the prototype and usability testing, you can document your research processes, collect and apply feedback, and assess your product usability in a timely manner. Each in-class exercise builds your understanding and competencies as you design for various types of digital products (interactive kiosk, apps, enterprise website and mobile apps). By the end of the class, you will have gained the fundamental knowledge, critical thinking of UX trends and future expectation, and craftsmanship in order to create a final UX digital prototype portfolio project by using any of the following software: Sketch, Figma, Principle, Adobe XD and many more. Download the free trial versions to test these programs our, or purchase student discounted versions of any software.
Course Objectives
UC Berkeley Extension designs the best possible online learning experience to your skills to create a quality portfolio and become a confident design professional.
What You Learn
Diagramming and prototyping are useful ways to understand complex situations where many design choices and user feedback affect one another. Journey maps, behavior maps, system flow diagrams and a range of other mapping methods are at your service to help you scope out complex situations.
How You Learn
We are online! All of the design classes are conducted online, including: video classes, mentor-led learning and peer-to-peer support through our student online platform, Canvas.
Is This Course Right for Me?
If you are interested in user experience design or web design and would like to work in diagramming and prototyping, then this course is a fit. Our experienced instructors provide practical diagramming and prototyping skills and monitor your development along with peer-to-peer support on our student online platform.
After completing this course, you are ready to take Visual Design Principles.
Fall 2025 enrollment opens on June 16!
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