Course Description

"UX Design: Ideation Methods" is an intermediate-level course offered by HECMontrealX that delves deep into the world of user experience design and innovation. This course is part of the MicroMasters® Program in UX Design and Evaluation and focuses on the critical ideation phase of the UX design process. Students will learn how to leverage user-centered design approaches to fuel innovation and create exceptional user experiences.

What students will learn

• User-Centered Design Approach (UCD)
• Integration of UX Research in the UX Design Process
• Incremental, Radical, and Disruptive Innovation concepts
• Design Thinking Theory and Practice
• Divergent and Convergent Ideation Methods
• Ideation Results Analysis
• Creative Problem-Solving techniques
• Experience Design principles
• User Interface Design foundations

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, it is recommended that students who are part of the MicroMasters in UX Design and Evaluation complete the "Introduction to UX" (UXe01x.1) and "UX Research" (UXe01x.1) courses before enrolling in this one. This will provide a solid foundation for the concepts covered in this course.

Course Coverage

• User-centered design approaches and their impact on innovation
• The role of UX research in the design process
• Different types of innovation: incremental, radical, and disruptive
• Design thinking methodology and its practical applications
• Divergent ideation techniques for creative problem-solving
• Convergent ideation methods for refining ideas
• Analysis and evaluation of ideation results
• Integration of user experience design principles in the ideation process
• Foundations of user interface design and its relationship to UX

Who this course is for

• UX designers looking to enhance their ideation skills
• Product managers seeking to incorporate user-centered design into their development process
• Entrepreneurs aiming to innovate and create user-friendly products or services
• Design professionals wanting to transition into UX design
• Anyone interested in learning about creative problem-solving and innovation techniques

Real-world Applications

• Developing innovative digital products and services
• Improving existing user interfaces and experiences
• Solving complex business problems through creative ideation
• Facilitating design thinking workshops in various industries
• Creating user-centered solutions for diverse audiences
• Enhancing decision-making processes in product development
• Collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams
• Driving innovation and growth in organizations
• Adapting to rapidly changing market demands through user-centered approaches