UX Design Workshops

Core Topics Covered

1. Introduction to UX Design:

   • Definition and importance of UX design.

   • Differences between UX and UI design.

   • Key roles and responsibilities in UX design.

2. User Research:

   • Methods for gathering user insights (interviews, surveys, focus groups).

   • Creating user personas and empathy maps.

   • Conducting competitive analysis and market research.

3. Information Architecture (IA):

   • Organizing and structuring information.

   • Creating site maps and navigation systems.

   • Card sorting techniques for IA.

4. Wireframing and Prototyping:

   • Basics of wireframing: low-fidelity to high-fidelity.

   • Tools for wireframing (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, Balsamiq).

   • Creating interactive prototypes for testing and iteration.

5. Usability Testing:

   • Planning and conducting usability tests.

   • Analyzing test results and deriving insights.

   • Iterating designs based on user feedback.

6. Interaction Design:

   • Designing interactive elements (buttons, menus, forms).

   • Principles of interaction design (feedback, consistency, affordance).

   • Creating and testing micro-interactions.

7. Visual Design for UX:

   • Basics of color theory, typography, and layout.

   • Designing for accessibility and inclusivity.

   • Creating style guides and design systems.

8. User Journey Mapping:

   • Mapping out user journeys and touchpoints.

   • Identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement.

   • Creating customer journey maps.

9. Agile and Lean UX:

   • Integrating UX design into agile development processes.

   • Principles of Lean UX and rapid prototyping.

   • Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

10. UX Metrics and Analytics:

    • Measuring user experience and defining key metrics.

    • Tools for UX analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Crazy Egg).

    • Using data to inform design decisions.

11. Portfolio and Case Studies:

    • Documenting UX projects and processes.

    • Creating compelling case studies for your portfolio.

    • Best practices for presenting your work.