How to Prototype an App (Online)

This course will be taught over University of the Arts London's online platform. Each session will last between one and two and a half hours, home work assignments may be set for completion between classes. Please note all times are UK time (please check the local time when you book). To find out moe about how online courses are taught please visit our dedicated Online Courses webpage.

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of lean UX design and agile processes
• Selection and application of user research techniques
• Ways to do competitor research and site audits
• How to create personas and user journeys
• The basics of scenarios and story boards
• Interaction design principles
• Sketching (pen & paper) user interfaces
• Using tools such as Invision and Sketch for design and prototyping

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Use a lean user experience process
• Plan your user research, choosing when and how to conduct it
• Analyse and use your research
• Research competitors and audit websites
• Create key design assets such as personas and user journeys
• Know the main use interaction design principles
• Sketch a user interface
• Create an interactive prototype

Who Should Attend

This is ideal for you if you are a designer who wants to develop expertise in this in-demand area, or if you have an idea for an app which you would like to develop.