User Centered Design Process

The personal report replaces an exam. You can choose between the following options:

1. Personal research report

In the research report, explore user experience, user centered design principles, human computer interaction or other related issues such as

• Indie user interface: http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/indieui#intro
• International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, Special Issues - choose one issue and discuss the papers
• Emotion in user interfaces by Jussi Jokinen
• User centered design process issues by Sampsa Hyysalo

Good sources of information can be found in library databases, such as IEEE Explore, ACM or EBSCOHost.

2. Personal learning report

In the learning report, explain your understanding of what is included in good usability and user experience of an application. After each lesson, write down your own ideas and opinions, and track how they change throughout the course. Use additional information from literature and teacher's notes. Address questions and issues such as

• What is good usability?
• How can usability be evaluated and tested?
• What is the importance of user experience?
• What are characteristics of a good user interface?
• User role in design process?

The idea is to find your own personal view, assessing your own learning at the same time. The report can also include pictures, and references to other assignments.

The report is submitted as a Word file to me through the Tube.

Created by: Jaana Holvikivi Last update: 19.2.2017