Examination arrangement

Course content

Design systems and universal design for digital interfaces is a practical design project centered around prototyping for digital interfaces and services. The students work in small (preferably interdisciplinary) groups with projects that results in a "high fidelity" prototype with an accompanying design system. Based on a presented case, through an iterative design process, and during an iterative design process, a design system that adheres to principles of universal design is developed. Students will become better acquainted with universal design and design systems including style and design guides and guidelines for content, as well as techniques and use of pattern libraries; in prototyping.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

Through practical work and report writing, during the course, the student develops knowledge about:

• Designing universally designed interfaces for digital interfaces
• Current laws and regulations related to universal design, WAD, and WCAG
• Functional/behavioral-based and perceptual/brand-based patterns and components
• The role of digital design in a societal perspective
• Testing and evaluation of digital prototypes
• Use of design systems to maintain brand consistency within and across projects and platforms

Skills:

• Ability to design universally designed digital solutions that meet current legal requirements in terms of accessibility and universal design.
• Capable of planning, adopting, adapting, and developing design systems for digital interfaces, including, but not limited to: UI components, design tokens, iconography, patterns and layouts including auto-layout, and documentation

General Competence:

After completing the course, the student has a solid foundation for developing and designing universally designed and consistent digital products as a practicing designer. In addition, the use of established industry tools is internalized through repetitive exercises.

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures
• Group project
• Iterative, formative supervision
• Sketches, the work process, and the end result must be documented

Compulsory assignments

• Oblig 1: Oral presentation
• Oblig 2: Reflection note

Further on evaluation

Mandatory exercises:

• Oral presentation
• Individual reflection note

Assessment method:

• Project and report: A-F

More about assessment:

• Group project

All compulsory exercises must be approved and assessment methods must be passed to pass the course. In the event of failure, the course must be taken again at the next ordinary completion of the course.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to a program of study is required:

• Graphic Design (BMED),
• Interaction Design (BIXD)
• Web Development (BWU)

Required previous knowledge: IDG1362 or equvalent subject in user centered design

Course materials

The course material will be stated at the beginning of the semester