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The User Experience (UX) Design Principles Workshop at Thomso 2024, IIT Roorkee, 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 Thomso 2024 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 : 14-Sep-2024
IIT Roorkee

Introduction to the Workshop

  • Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Contents:
    • Welcome and Icebreaker Activities
    • Overview of the Day's Agenda
    • Introduction to UX/UI Design

Session 1: Introduction to User Experience Design

  • Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Contents:
    • Introduction to User Experience Design
    • Basics of user experience design
    • Differentiating between UX and UI.
    • Importance of User-Cantered design.
    • The UX Honeycomb

Short Break

  • Time: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Session 2: Mental Models and User Research

  • Time: 10:45 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Contents:
    • Definition and significance of mental models.
    • How users form mental models when interacting with interfaces.
    • Brief overview of key cognitive psychology principles in UX

Session 3: Heuristic Analysis and Visual Design Principles

  • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Contents:
    • Heuristic Analysis
      • Explanation of Jakob Nielsen's heuristics.
      • Usability Testing vs. Heuristic Analysis
    • Visual Design Principles
      • Overview of key visual design principles.
      • Colour theory, typography, and layout basics.

Short Break

  • Time: 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 4: Overview of Figma

  • Time: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Contents:
    • What is Figma
    • Design in Figma
      • Woking with frames
      • Using Design tools in Figma
      • Working with Images
      • Using Auto Layouts
      • Working with Components

Session 5: Prototyping in Figma

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Contents:
    • Prototyping in Figma
      • Using Tiggers
      • Adding Tiggers to Components
      • Previewing prototypes

Closing Session

  • Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Contents:
    • Closing Remarks
    • Emerging Trends: A look at the cutting-edge developments in UI and UX.
    • Q&A and Open Discussion: Participants share their experiences, ideas, and questions about what they learned and how they envision applying these in their own fields.
    • Networking and Farewell Photography
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