UX 253 - Global User Experience

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
The course discusses how various intercultural theories, strategies, and approaches can create a user experience that works across borders, cultures, and languages. Students learn how cultural models and global differences influence design of digital artifacts and technical innovations by analyzing global real-world examples and case studies in multinational companies and small start-ups. The course also aims to develop effective communicators who can recognize, analyze, and resolve global conundrums. (prereq: GS 1002)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply intercultural and UX theory to analyze global UX issues and improve interpersonal processes in professional contexts
Exhibit knowledge of business, marketing, and research practices used to develop a global UX strategy
Understand how culture, in and of itself, influences development and design of UX artifacts
Demonstrate awareness of how to form and function on global multidisciplinary teams
Articulate professional UX responsibilities and ethical conduct in a global UX project

Prerequisites by Topic

Audience analysis

Course Topics

Key elements of a global UX perspective
Cultural dimensions and UX
The role of nationality, technology, language, and business practices on design of UX artifacts
Elements of a global UX strategy
Strategies for formation of effective global teams
Strategies for planning and conducting an effective global research project
Design for a global audience
Delivering a lobal UX value

Coordinator
Nadya Shalamova

Announcement

The Raider Return

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Connect With MSOE

UX 253 - Global User Experience