"UX Design Fundamentals" is a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles of user experience design. The course effectively balances theory and practical application, making it suitable for both beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Content Overview: The course covers key topics such as user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Each module is well-structured, with clear explanations and real-world examples that illustrate concepts in action. The inclusion of various design methodologies, such as design thinking and agile UX, enriches the learning experience. Strengths: Clarity and Accessibility: The material is presented in a clear and engaging manner, making complex topics easy to understand. The use of visuals and case studies enhances comprehension. Practical Exercises: The hands-on projects encourage learners to apply what they've learned, reinforcing concepts and building confidence. Expert Insights: Contributions from industry professionals provide valuable perspectives on current trends and best practices in UX design. Areas for Improvement: While the course covers a wide range of topics, some sections could benefit from deeper exploration, particularly in areas like accessibility and inclusive design. Additionally, a more extensive discussion on the role of analytics in UX could enhance the curriculum. Conclusion: Overall, "UX Design Fundamentals" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to dive into the world of user experience design. Its combination of foundational knowledge and practical application makes it a valuable starting point for aspiring designers. Whether you're looking to enter the field or simply want to enhance your understanding of UX, this course is highly recommended.

The prof goes through a really clear progression through the design thinking process starting from ideation all the way through creating a functional digital prototype. The 'shoulds' and 'should-nots' of each phase are concisely broken down. There's also plenty of practice exercises along the way to help broaden conceptual understanding, which also help kick start your thinking on how these concepts might be applied to your own app.

I would say though, that the peer grading system can be frustrating at times. Expect to be given one word/phrase reviews majority of the time, so a lot of self-reflection is needed to really improve.

Also, you might want to acquire some knowledge about wireframing programs during your own time. If you would like to create a more embellished prototype by the end, extra effort in this aspect (and maybe some know-how on graphic design principles), is a must.

The lessons were very easy to understand. Even though i don't take note of each point it was easy to remember the important points. The execution of each lesson is done very specifically and in an orderly manner. The assignments also helped me lot to understand the whole process and it was really fun to do so. I also had fun reviewing other people's work, i learned a lot about the thinking process from the other perspective. I had fun doing the assignments bcs getting graded and feedback about my work gave me a sense of achievement which encouraged me to do my work more sincerely and efficiently. Thank you for these great lessons!

When I started my degree in Graphic design I was at one point told I would have to do a little bit of UI/UX design I though it was going to be hard. I spoke with my cousin about this design program and she said it was something will benfit me in looking for a job. I came across this certification program and decided to give it a try so that I can learn more about it. I am so happy I decided to continue with this program. I am learning so much in such a short time. I have a brother that has kids and he is looking for a career change and last time I heard he is looking into Coursera.

This course provided so many hands on learning experiences from flow charts to creating sitemaps to understanding and making wireframes to understanding prototypes and coming up with a clickable prototype to finish the course.

This course helped me understand the process and stages of UX Design. I feel confident moving forward to my next course in the UI/UX Design Specialization. Special thank you to Michael Worthington. Your videos, instruction and examples were very helpful.

Excellent! I just finished my Specialization. I would highly recommend for any student of UI/UX Design. Both instructors Michael Worthington and Roman Jaster presented clearly and covered the whole process. You will have some projects to expand on and by going through the process a great foundation for future endeavors. I wish I had the fortune of attending CalArts visual design program in person, but this is a great alternative.

I'm thrilled and confident in my ability to make a significant impact in the field and succeed as a professional. Recently, I successfully completed CALART's UX Design Fundamentals course, which provided me with a solid foundation in the principles, techniques and best practices of user experience design. Thanks to this course, I have acquired valuable skills and knowledge that will undoubtedly contribute to my future projects.

Overall excellent course! The instructor, Michael Worthington, was exceptional and broke down fundamentals in a very easy and understandable manner. Creating my mobile app project couldn't be easier and it was a perfect compliment to the knowledge that I've gained in another course, which was UX Design! I can't wait to go enroll in the next class which is Web Design: Strategy and Information Architecture with Roman Jaster.

Perfect for me. The only thing is there is no enough sample or practice. For example; when you finish your week. you can not see any samples. What kind of pdf, or prototype should I upload? etc. My suggestion is it can be added at least 1example by tutors to see what they are or peers expecting to review. Otherwise everyone do their evaluation and give '0' point. this was very important for me during the course.

This is a very informative course for a total beginner like me! It is fun and challenging, but after finish the entire course, I feel that I have the fundamentals for UX design, and ready to move to the next stage! BTW in order to finish all the assignments, I took another week to learn Indesign and DX for it. I took longer than I expected, but it is totally worth it!

I absolutely loved this course! It was super easy to follow and the assignments were excellent! I'm a Graphic & UI Designer for many years and went focused on UX lately. This course helped me place everything in correct order and organize my methodology on mostly mobile app concepts, and move on to a more complete profile of my professional skills.

The lecture is awesome and the jargon is on another level, I really enjoyed this course and will recommend it to anyone who is looking to start a new career.  One thing that is quit an amazing highlight for me is working together with other students to complete our assignments and that teaches one to be able to understand how to complete projects.

Excellent. I loved the video modules. I also loved the instructor, how the course was instructed and the peer review process. The only thing I do recommend is that they improve on the week 3 module by providing better apps or program access to complete the week 3 wireframes assignment. Otherwise, I give it a 10/10. Great course. Excellent!

It was a great learning experience not just theoretically but practically as well. We actually got to design an app of our own, from UI to UX prototyping. Michael Worthington sir is a great teacher and his way of explanation was perfect! Thank you Calarts and Coursera for this amazing opportunity during these trying Covid-19 times!

was a fun program . I wish i would have received more feedback from peers for assignments. It would of beeen help to see previous students work for a idea of how to approach certain assignments. I had to ask group chats (not on the coursera page , but through what's app) if i was on the right track . Would recommend this course!

A great course for those who want to get started in the UX/UI design of apps. The quality of the video lectures is superb. The exercises proposed are well designed to practise the contents learnt in the lectures and the progression is just right. A good choice if you are interested in becoming a better user experience designer.

The course is short but very condensed. You learn all the basics you need that are probably covered in longer courses. It helped me to build my first app prototype! I fully recommend not only this course but others which are offered by Calarts as they are very interesting and provide good basics to start your career in design.

I can not explain how grate was this course . before it i feel myself always so confusing in ui/ux design. I have searched a lot in internet and read more about ux and ui design . but i dont feel satisfied . now , because of this thoughtful course , everything become clear for me . thank you so much .

I am really satisfied and think that I´ve learned alot! I feel like this course has only mostly been fun, which have made the work so much easier. This is my second course in UI/UX and I think that the teaching in the video´s are done really well. They are clear, easy to understand and thorough.

This course is very good, the exercises are really practical to understand the content. I think the process of reviewing other colleagues' work is interesting, but I miss having feedback from a teacher or professional. I believe we could have a tutor / instructor to give one of the assessments.

Michael is a truly amazing and articulate instructor. Going through all of the steps involved in UX/UI design when it comes to designing an app was super insightful and a great way to gain crucial knowledge about the industry. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to learn UX/UI design.

wow, it's great to be able to learn from you, I'm very impressed, thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about this course, maybe in the future it can be improved again in the learning videos where short quizzes are inserted related to the contents of the video

The lessons were easily to follow and the assignments were quite challenging for me as someone who struggles with communicating their thoughts and ideas. But I enjoyed my time learning from this course and eager to refine that skills that I've gained so far. Thank you!

This course is really great for someone who wants to get started in UX design. The videos are brief but thorough and the assignments help you delve into the subject deeper by being hands-on. I'd highly recommend this course for anyone interested in UI/UX design.

One more step completed! I learned a lot about how to employ fundamental principles and how UX design works to shape an audience's experience of a given body of content. And let's go to the next step! California Institute of the Arts #uxdesign #experience #uxui