This course explores the intersection of user experience (UX) design and web accessibility, emphasizing inclusive design principles and strategic UX planning. Students will learn how to evaluate and implement accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), design user-centered interfaces, and develop strategies that enhance usability for diverse audiences, including individuals with disabilities. Students will understand the UX Design thinking process, including exploring personas, task analysis, and user journey mapping.
Outcomes: Apply accessibility standards and UX principles to design and evaluate web interfaces that meet the needs of diverse user populations, including those with disabilities; Develop and communicate UX strategies that incorporate accessibility principles to support inclusive digital product design and user engagement; Analyze user personas, perform task analysis, and construct user journey maps to inform UX design decisions.
Outcomes: Apply accessibility standards and UX principles to design and evaluate web interfaces that meet the needs of diverse user populations, including those with disabilities; Develop and communicate UX strategies that incorporate accessibility principles to support inclusive digital product design and user engagement; Analyze user personas, perform task analysis, and construct user journey maps to inform UX design decisions.