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The User Experience (UX) Design Principles Workshop at Alcheringa 2025, IIT Guwahati, is an immersive program tailored for individuals passionate about creating meaningful and user-centric digital products. This workshop is crafted to introduce participants to the fundamental principles of UX design, covering everything from user research and prototype creation to usability testing and interface design.

Participants will engage with expert UX designers in interactive sessions, gaining insights into the techniques and methodologies that form the foundation of exceptional user experiences. The workshop includes hands-on activities where attendees will apply concepts such as empathy mapping, user journey creation, and wireframing to real-world design challenges.

This workshop is ideal for designers, product managers, and anyone interested in understanding how to enhance user satisfaction and accessibility through thoughtful design. Attendees will leave with a solid grasp of UX design's core principles and how to apply them to create products that are not only functional but also intuitive and delightful to use.

Join us at Alcheringa 2025 for a day of learning and innovation where you'll have the opportunity to elevate your skills, network with industry peers, and pave the way for a successful career in UX design.

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Date : 31-Jan-2025
IIT Guwahati

Welcome

  • Welcome note and agenda overview
  • Icebreaker activity

Introduction to UI/UX Design

  • Overview of UI/UX Design
    • Differences between UI and UX
    • Importance of user-centered design
  • The Design Process
    • Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Testing, Implementation
    • Emphasis on iterative design

UX Research & Methods

  • User Research Basics
    • Understanding user needs
    • Techniques: Interviews, Surveys, Personas, Journey Mapping
  • Hands-on Activity
    • Create a user persona
    • Map a user journey

Break

Introduction to Design Tools

  • Overview of Popular Design Tools
    • Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision
    • Feature comparison and use cases
  • Hands on Activity
    • Hands-on with Figma (or chosen tool)
    • Complete website/app mockup creation
    • Creating frames, layouts, using components

Introduction to AI for Designers

  • Overview of AI in Design
    • How AI is transforming UI/UX design
    • Examples of AI tools for designers
  • AI-Powered Design Tools
    • Tools like Adobe firefly, Figma's AI-powered features, and others
    • Automating repetitive tasks, generating design ideas, and enhancing creativity
  • Hands-on Activity
    • Experiment with an AI design tool (e.g., create variations of a design using AI)

Prototyping & Wireframing

  • Wireframing Basics
    • Low-fidelity vs. high-fidelity wireframes
    • Common wireframe elements
  • Prototyping
    • Creating interactive prototypes
    • Linking screens, adding interactions
  • Hands-on Activity
    • Create a wireframe and prototype for a simple app

Break

Usability Testing & Feedback

  • Introduction to Usability Testing
    • Importance of testing with real users
    • Techniques: Moderated vs. unmoderated testing
  • Conducting a Test
    • Simulate a usability test
  • Collecting and Analysing Feedback
    • Techniques for gathering and analysing feedback

Q&A, Wrap-Up, & Next Steps

  • Q&A session
  • Wrap-Up
    • Recap key takeaways
    • Resources for further learning
  • Next Steps
    • Additional workshops, referral links or courses
    • Certificates of completion (if applicable)

 

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