[Made in Chicago Week] Introduction to User Experience Design | Chicago

About this class

As technology changes and more media outlets compete for customers’ time, providing an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping users. This class aims to demystify user experience by giving a practical and simple introduction to what UX is while also explaining some of its core concepts of usability.

This event is part of Made in Chicago Week, a week to celebrate great things being made in our city. We are bringing together people from all backgrounds and industries to foster collaboration through education. This is a field that affects all areas of business—prepare to dip your toes into an ocean of new concepts and ideas that will enlighten your perspective on the human-computer interaction experience.

Takeaways

• Discover what the field of UX encompasses and how it relates to other disciplines.
• Learn how to identify the different roles within UX and the responsibilities of each.
• Use the Five Core Components of Usability to evaluate web and mobile experiences.