User Interface Design and Prototyping

COM CM 734

Students will learn an in-depth exploration of user interface design within the framework of human-centered design. This class will focus on methods for creating interfaces that are functional, usable, and engaging, with an emphasis on aligning design decisions with user needs and behaviors. The course covers principles of interaction design, visual hierarchy, and accessibility. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard prototyping tools to produce low to high fidelity prototypes. By the end of the course students will have projects that show how the user experience and the user interface are inextricably linked.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Ko COM 206 W 8:00 am-10:45 am Open only to HCD students. Please email mcadvpr@bu.edu for more info. Students will learn an in-depth exploration of user interface design within the framework of human-centered design. This class will focus on methods for creating interfaces that are functional, usable, and engaging, with an emphasis on aligning design decisions with user needs and behaviors. The course covers principles of interaction design, visual hierarchy, and accessibility. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard prototyping tools to produce low to high fidelity prototypes. By the end of the course students will have projects that show how the user experience and the user interface are inextricably linked

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