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Human Centered Design Research Essentials
Learn what a Design Researcher does and how to set up your first project.
Learn what a Design Researcher does and how to set up your first project.
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Self-paced.
So you can complete it in your own time.
Commitment
3-hours of video content.
60-minutes of project based work.
Level
Beginner
No prior knowledge of HCD, UX, Research, CX or service design is necessary to enrol in this course.
Outcomes
At the end of this course you will have the ability to understand what a human-centered approach to Design Research looks like. You will be able to structure a study and write a research proposal.
Learn what a Design Researcher does and how to set up your first project.
At the heart of any strategic approach to solving problems, is a deep understanding of the problem.
In this course, you will learn about the essential components of Design Research that are used to understand challenges and create experiences that meet people’s needs.
You will learn from trainer Gerry Scullion who has over 12-years working in the Design Research space as an independent UX and Service Design in Europe and Australia. He has worked with Governments, Councils and Start ups - all with the same focus of wanting to create positive experiences for both the business and the person using the service (customer or citizen).
This course combines self-placed learning with project based doing which is self-evaluated.
What You’ll Learn
Learn the difference between various research methods
- Learn about observational, qualitative and quantitative research
- Explore the role of triangulation in the research process
Develop a research plan
- Set out research questions, objectives and hypothesis
- Choose the right methods to meet your objectives
- Create a discussion guide
- Develop a recruitment screener and recruit participants
Plan a research session
- Explore considerations for online and physical research
- Plan for both qualitative and quantitive research
Make sense of and visualise data
- Explore tools for sense-making
- Explore journey mapping
Questions
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for anyone interested in learning more about HCD, UX Research, Design Research or Research in general. We have had people from UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, Service Design, Business Analyst and Product Management on this course.
Do I need to know about Research?
Not at all. Gerry believes that this course is a perfect entry or refresher course for people looking to build a career in Design Research.
Will I need a computer?
For the optimal experience, it's best you have access to a working computer so you can engage with the content. A high-internet speed connection is required to get the most out of the course.
Have a question not listed here?
Please get in touch with us at gerry@thisishcd.com - and we will be more than happy to help you!
This is a fully self-paced course with no live sessions included.
UX Design Research Essentials
You’ll receive emails about this course as well as related future courses. Opt out at any time.
What You’ll Get
- Access to 3-hours of video content for 365 days
- 1-hour of project based work (you can self-compare your work with Gerry's research proposal)
- Certificate of completion from The Human Centered Design Network
Just completed a brilliant short course from Gerry Scullion – brushing up on my research skills with their UX Design Research Essentials.
UX/UI Designer, UK