Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of user-centred designing
  • criticise some everyday products from a user's point of view
  • suggest and apply some appropriate methods for researching how users interact with products
  • apply comparison and evaluation skills, including constructive criticism of everyday products
  • apply observational skills in the context of both personal and others' use of products.