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Design 4: Usability & User Experience
level of course unit
BachelorLearning outcomes of course unit
The students can
- demonstrate knowledge in the areas of usability and user experience with a special focus on the web and mobile area
- present content in an accessible way and focus on the needs of visitors and users
- demonstrate knowledge of how websites can stand out from other sites through smooth user guidance, good findabil-ity, and a good mix of technologies and thus become a competitive advantage
- demonstrate understanding of user expectations before, during, and after using a product
- demonstrate knowledge in the areas of usability and user experience with a special focus on the web and mobile area
- present content in an accessible way and focus on the needs of visitors and users
- demonstrate knowledge of how websites can stand out from other sites through smooth user guidance, good findabil-ity, and a good mix of technologies and thus become a competitive advantage
- demonstrate understanding of user expectations before, during, and after using a product
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
Students learn to assess the benefits of websites and web applications based on usability criteria. This section also includes methods for usability evaluation and covers the basics of technical and content-related usability.
recommended or required reading
- Krug, S.: "Don't make me think!: Web Usability: Das intuitive Web" mitp-Verlag, 2014
- Jacobsen, J.; Meyer, L.: "Praxisbuch Usability und UX: Was jeder wissen sollte, der Websites und Apps entwickelt bewährte Usability- und UX-Methoden praxisnah erklärt", Rheinwerk Verlag, 2017
- Semler, J. Tschierschke, K.: "App-Design: Das umfassende Handbuch: Alles zu Gestaltung, Usability und User Experience" Rheinwerk Verlag, 2019
- Nielson, J.; Budiu, R.: Mobile Usability: Für iPhone, iPad, Android. MITP-Verlag, 2013
- Jacobsen, J.; Meyer, L.: "Praxisbuch Usability und UX: Was jeder wissen sollte, der Websites und Apps entwickelt bewährte Usability- und UX-Methoden praxisnah erklärt", Rheinwerk Verlag, 2017
- Semler, J. Tschierschke, K.: "App-Design: Das umfassende Handbuch: Alles zu Gestaltung, Usability und User Experience" Rheinwerk Verlag, 2019
- Nielson, J.; Budiu, R.: Mobile Usability: Für iPhone, iPad, Android. MITP-Verlag, 2013
assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio review
language of instruction
Englishnumber of ECTS credits allocated
6eLearning quota in percent
20course-hours-per-week (chw)
3planned learning activities and teaching methods
Presentations, group work, presentation and discussion of tasks
