Spring 2023
INF 385T Special Topics in Information Science: UX Prototyping
DESCRIPTION
Students will learn to produce prototypes of information artifacts such as websites or apps, usually using Figma. The prototypes will be completed in groups. Students will also keep a sketchbook throughout the semester and will complete sketching exercises. No previous sketching experience is required. Students will learn the difference between lofi and hifi prototypes and complete examples of both. Lectures will describe prototyping in different forms and will also describe activities that support prototyping.
COURSE NOTES
This course covers the prototyping aspect of the iterative design cycle, which also includes a design aspect and an evaluation aspect. Prototyping includes both lofi and hifi prototypes, distinguished from each other by both their purpose and form. The lofi prototype proposes design ideas to be questioned, while the hifi prototype proposes design answers to those questions. Students will produce both types of prototypes using both pencil and paper, as well as contemporary software tools. To the extent that it supports prototyping, students will also engage in the design and evaluation aspects of the iterative design cycle.
PREREQUISITES
Graduate standing.
RESTRICTIONS
Restricted to graduate degree seekers in the School of Information during registration periods 1 and 2. Remaining seats will be made available to outside students on January 6. Interested non-iSchool students may request a seat reservation by completing this Registration Support Questionnaire.