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UXD 2010 - Inclusive Design

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course will introduce students to two broad elements of inclusive design: accessibility and international users. Topics will include how to evaluate websites or other designs with accessibility and emerging markets in mind, cultural dimensions, the differences between translating and localizing content, writing for global users, and how to use design for social good. Throughout the course, students will have the chance to work on a number of projects to get hands-on practice applying the theories we discuss in class by doing accessibility evaluations, small coding projects, and writing a cultural analysis paper. The final project, appropriate for a portfolio, will allow students to work on designing an interface or product for a global audience.
Prereq: COM 1001  (quarter system prereq: GS 1001 or GS 1010H or GS 1001A or GS 1001E)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Define and analyze inclusive and accessibility design principles in global UX products 
  • Evaluate website suitability for a specific set of users
  • Apply knowledge of accessibility design to develop products for people with various disabilities
  • Recognize and critique issues with bias in systems or society (specifically ableism, colorism, and racism)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of intercultural theories and their application to UX design
  • Apply inclusive design principles to make tactical decisions when designing for global users
  • Remedy UX writing issues that are encountered when designing for a global audience
  • Communicate UX design ideas clearly and convincingly
  • Identify own attitudes and beliefs around disability and internationalization and examine how they have shifted over the term
  • Demonstrate holistic understanding of a cultural community with respect to history, values, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Course Topics
  • Inclusive design frameworks
  • Definitions of accessibility and accessibility persona spectrum
  • Accessibility guidelines
  • Accessibility evaluation
  • Coding for accessibility
  • Bias and antibias work including unconscious bias, racism, and ableism
  • Impact of racism and ableism on design
  • Intercultural theories and design principles
  • Global user communities and their use of technology
  • Logistical considerations in designing for global audiences including emerging markets, new internet users, and environmental constraints
  • UX writing for global users
  • Designing global products for social good
Coordinator
Dr. Katherine Panciera


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