Dates: 29 Nov, 30 Nov 2023 | 9am-5.30pm | Classroom Learning
Duration: 2 Days
Course Overview
This course covers both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods for user interfaces and interactions. It will include both rapid evaluation techniques such as heuristic evaluations, paper prototyping, and wizard of oz evaluations, as well as more rigorous controlled studies. It will also teach both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques including thematic analysis and statistical tests.
This course is part of Professional Certificate in User Interface and Interaction Design.
Course Objectives
The course provides the participant with the knowledge and skills to:
- Oversee the conduct of usability testing to validate user interfaces and interactions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of user interfaces and interactions in meeting user needs and requirements
- Analyse the effectiveness of UI designs based on performance indicators and propose recommendations
- Analyse results of UI evaluations for user interface and user experience (ui/ux) optimisation
Who Should Attend
UI Designer
Prerequisites
Must have taken and passed:
- Introduction to UXD course and
- Designing for Experiences by crafting appropriate Cognitive, Social and Motional Events” course Or
- Required years of experience in UI Design related roles and/or customer/client-facing roles: 1 year.
English proficiency: Good
Has a strong interest in improving user interface and interaction for customers.
Hardware and Software Applications
Laptop is required.
Software: Jamovi, Google office suit (doc, slides, excel)
Course Convener
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Assoc Prof Zhao Shengdong

Assoc Prof Zhao Shengdong
Assoc Prof Zhao Shengdong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science of the National University of Singapore where he founded the NUS-HCI research lab in 2009. He earned his Masters and PhD degrees at the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Toronto, respectively. Shengdong has a wealth of experience in developing new interface tools and applications. ACM Interaction Magazine mentioned him as one of the most prolific authors in Asia for the ACM SIGCHI conference. Shengdong frequently served on the program committees in top HCI conferences. He was the recipient of the ICACHI Outstanding Young Leaders in HCI award and the NUS Young Investigator Award. More information about Shengdong can be found at http://www.shengdongzhao.com
I am passionate about improving human experience when interacting with computers. I am interested in looking beyond the specificity of individual projects to discover the more fundamental research problems, and then to develop generalizable strategies to solve these problems. Looking beyond, I am interested in developing the next generation of interaction paradigms so that we can leverage the full range of human capabilities. I am also interested in combining HCI with AI to create intelligent user experiences.
What Our Participants Say
“This course enables me to learn about designing a prototype and conducting contextual interview. Very good insight and learning experience for me.”
– Kelly Kwa
“Very engaging and useful course. Highly recommended for my colleagues to join in the future.”
– Lee Yng
“The programme was a great crash course to allow me to learn how to do useability testing and also to evaluate other team’s work.”
– Hui Lin
“Great course with a lot of resources on how to learn more about user’s issues and gather valuable insights to design a suitable app for them.”
– Xinyi
“Fun class with engaging content and lovely TA!”
– Joy Li
Course Fees
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.
To enquire, email soc-ace@nus.edu.sg
To register, click Register
Course Codes
TGS-2022011478 (Classroom Learning)
TGS-2022011492 (Synchronous e-learning)
Course Fee Breakdown
Singapore Citizens
39 years old or youngerSingapore Citizen
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