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AAN-C2013 - User Research in Product Design, Lecture, 8.1.2025-2.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand user-centered design principles and ethical research practices in product development.​
  • Select appropriate research methods based on project goals and constraints.​
  • Plan and design user research using diverse methods and techniques, including surveys, interviews, usability testing, and more.​
  • Analyse user research data effectively to inform product design decisions.​
  • Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.​

Credits: 5

Schedule: 08.01.2025 - 02.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Meri Kuikka

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Understanding the fundamentals of user-centered design principles and the role of user research in the design process.​
    • Exploring various user research methods, such as surveys, interviews, usability testing, with a focus on when and how to use each method.​
    • How to collect, record, and analyze user research data, including qualitative and quantitative techniques.​
    • How to develop user personas and empathy maps based on research findings to inform design decisions.​
    • Discussing ethical concerns in user research, along with practical exercises and real-world projects that apply the principles learned throughout the course.​

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Activity in class

    Individual assignments

    Group assignments

    Self & peer evaluation

    Final assignment

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, in-class exercises, and homework assignments.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
    2025-2026 Spring III - IV

    Registration:

    Minimum number of students: 10
    Maximum number of students: 60

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