User Experience (UX)
Engage with UMSI students along the design cycle to provide meaningful, relevant, accessible, and desirable experiences for users via a variety of projects. Some examples of UX projects are field research and product ideation; evaluation of the usability and engagement of an existing website; creation of initial designs and mockups for a new idea; development and launch of a working prototype; and solving challenges with technology and accessibility
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SI 699: Mastery User Experience Research and Design
What is Mastery User Experience Research and Design?
In SI 699: Mastery User Experience Research and Design, master's-level graduate students work with clients to research and design a tool or product, with a focus on accessibility for disabled and/or aging populations.
Deliverables
What do clients receive for participating in this course?
Deliverables may vary depending on client project; most likely to include:
Implementation plan
Research findings,
Portfolio-quality concept design (prototype)
Documented specifications
Client Eligibility
Who can participate?
Potential clients should meet the following criteria:
Clients who are able to designate a point of contact who can provide a team of 3-4 students with necessary requirements and provide feedback on designs during the Winter semester
Clients who are open & responsive to user research insights and flexible with potential changes to project outcomes
Clients looking for more than an accessibility audit of an app/website, instead focusing on the accessibility of tool or product for targeted users (older adults, older kids/young adults with special needs, people with physical disabilities, etc.)
Projects
Example of a successful project:
Presentation: EquiHome - A task management system for home on voice.
How many projects will be selected for this course?
Winter 2021: 6-8 projects will be selected
* Due to variability in the number of enrolled students each year, these numbers are subject to change and can be used as a rough estimate.
Participate
How do I become a client?
Potential clients should complete this brief form with their contact information and a short summary of their project idea. Our Client Engagement Team will review your submission and reach out to you within 3 business days with next steps.
What if I don't have a project right now, but I'm interested in future opportunities or want to learn more?
If you don't have a specific project in mind for the upcoming semester, but would like to stay informed about future opportunities to work with students through our client-based courses or other programs, complete this registration form to be added to our mailing list.
Timeline
SI 699 occurs in the Winter semester (January–April)
September – December
Client submits project idea
Client Engagement Team (CET) reviews project idea and requests full project proposal
CET works with client to scope and refine proposal
January
Faculty choose proposals to present to students
Students choose their project
January – February
Students begin project
April
Students finish project and provide deliverable(s) to client