UX Design for Augmented Reality
How This Course Will Help Your Career
Join us for a cutting-edge learning experience that will empower you to create exceptional user experiences in the dynamic world of augmented reality (AR). In this comprehensive course, you will gain a deep understanding of the principles, techniques, and best practices to design user interfaces and interactions in AR applications.
What You Will Learn
Understand the fundamentals of AR, its applications across various industries, and its impact on human-computer interactions.
Discover user research methods specific to AR, including user needs analysis, place research, and user testing in AR environments.
Explore principles and techniques to design intuitive and immersive interactions in AR, including spatial mapping, gesture-based input, and object manipulation.
Create AR prototypes with industry-standard practices, and learn how to evaluate and refine your designs using sophisticated heuristics.
Examine the ethical implications and societal impact of AR and understand how to design with empathy, inclusivity, and privacy in mind.
Stay ahead of the curve and explore emerging trends and technologies in AR, such as spatial computing, wearable AR, and multimodal interactions.
Augmented reality has emerged as a transformative technology, allowing us to blend the digital and physical worlds to enhance our daily lives. However, the path to create seamless and intuitive user experiences in AR presents unique challenges. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to overcome these challenges and unlock the full potential of AR.
UX Design for Augmented Reality is taught by UX expert Frank Spillers, CEO and founder of the renowned UX consultancy Experience Dynamics. Frank is an expert in AR and VR and has 22 years of UX experience with Fortune 500 clients, including Nike, Intel, Microsoft, HP, and Capital One.
In this course, you will explore the entire design process of AR, along with the theory and guidelines to determine what makes a good AR experience. Through hands-on exercises and discussions, you will explore and discuss topics such as safety in AR, how to determine whether AR is the right platform for your idea, and what real-world spaces have potential as stages for AR experiences.
In lesson 1, you will learn the origins of AR, what makes it unique, and its colossal impact on human-computer interaction.
In lesson 2, you will dive into user research practices tailored to AR and its unique characteristics.
In lesson 3, you will dig into how to prototype for AR and create low-fi but testable prototypes.
In lesson 4, you will learn the heuristics and guidelines to test your designs and ensure they are practical and user-friendly.
Throughout the course, you'll get practical tips to apply in real-life projects. In the Portfolio projects, you'll build a foundation of an AR product. This will allow you to create a portfolio case study to entice recruiters or developers to make your dream a reality.
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This course addresses a broad spectrum of professionals and is a practical handbook for anyone interested in the development of augmented reality products.
In particular, this course will benefit:
Designers who want to apply their skills in an exciting new field.
Entrepreneurs with a goal to create the next big killer AR app.
Business Stakeholders and Product Managers who seek to augment their brand with AR products or services.
Anyone who wants to explore cutting-edge technology, and grapple with the challenges of an exciting new medium.
Learn and Work with a Global Team of Designers
You’ll join a global community and work together to improve your skills and career opportunities. Connect with helpful peers and make friends with like-minded individuals as you push deeper into the exciting and booming design industry.
Lessons in This Course
- Each week, one lesson becomes available.
- There’s no time limit to finish a course. Lessons have no deadlines.
- Estimated learning time: 10 hours 34 mins spread over 5 weeks .
Lesson 0: Welcome and Introduction
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0.1: Welcome to UX Design for Augmented Reality (9 mins)
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0.2: Build Your Portfolio (3 mins)
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0.3: An Introduction to Our Courses (37 mins)
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0.4: Let our community help you (1 min)
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0.5: How to Earn Your Course Certificate (16 mins)
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0.6: Meet your peers online in our discussion forums (6 mins)
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0.7: Meet and learn from design professionals in your area (1 min)
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0.8: Gain Timeless Skills Through Courses From the Interaction Design Foundation (21 mins)
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0.9: Mandatory vs. Optional Lesson Items (7 mins)
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0.10: A Mix Between Video-Based and Text-Based Lesson Content (6 mins)
Lesson 1: What Is UX for AR and Why Does It Matter?
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1.1: Welcome and Introduction (2 mins)
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1.2: What Makes UX for AR Unique? (22 mins)
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1.3: How to Create Memorable Stories in AR (29 mins)
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1.4: Social AR and Why It Is Essential (22 mins)
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1.5: AR Success Stories: AR Experiences That Inspire, Entertain and Educate (1 hour 14 mins)
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1.6: Discussion Exercise: Find the Right Space (7 mins)
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1.7: Build Your Portfolio: Find a Problem AR Can Solve (9 mins)
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1.8: Congratulations and Recap (5 mins)
Lesson 2: User Research and How to Study Context of Use in AR
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2.1: Welcome and Introduction (2 mins)
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2.2: Understand Your Users and Their AR Environment (23 mins)
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2.3: How to Use the Environment in Your AR Experience (19 mins)
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2.4: How to Design for AR Experiences on the Go (25 mins)
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2.5: How to Balance Safety and Immersion in AR (52 mins)
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2.6: Discussion Exercise: Google Lens vs. Google Glass (7 mins)
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2.7: Build Your Portfolio: Customer Journey Map (8 mins)
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2.8: Congratulations and Recap (2 mins)
Lesson 3: Visual Design and Prototypes for AR
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3.1: Welcome and Introduction (1 min)
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3.2: Affordances Are Essential for Good UX in AR (45 mins)
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3.3: Spatial UI Design: Tips and Best Practices (29 mins)
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3.4: How to Prototype Your AR Experience (26 mins)
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3.5: Discussion Exercise: Spatial UI Design Guidelines (8 mins)
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3.6: Cross-Device AR: How to Ensure a Seamless Experience (45 mins)
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3.7: Build Your Portfolio: Create Your First Prototype (8 mins)
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3.8: Congratulations and Recap (6 mins)
Lesson 4: How to Improve Your AR Experiences
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4.1: Welcome and Introduction (2 mins)
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4.2: AR Heuristics to Avoid Common UX Pitfalls (21 mins)
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4.3: How to Test AR Designs with Users (17 mins)
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4.4: Iterate, Iterate, Iterate (11 mins)
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4.5: Discussion Exercise: AR Heuristic Review (7 mins)
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4.6: Build Your Portfolio: Test Your AR Design (8 mins)
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4.7: Congratulations and Recap (8 mins)
Lesson 5: Course Certificate, Final Networking, and Course Wrap-up
Learning Paths
This course is part of 6 learning paths:
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UX Designer Learning PathBecome a UX Designer through 21 courses in 4 parts
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Interaction Designer Learning PathBecome a Interaction Designer through 18 courses in 4 parts
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Usability Expert Learning PathBecome a Usability Expert through 12 courses in 4 parts
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UI Designer Learning PathBecome a UI Designer through 15 courses in 4 parts
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Product Manager Learning PathBecome a Product Manager through 16 courses in 4 parts
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User Researcher Learning PathBecome a User Researcher through 12 courses in 3 parts
How It Works
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Control your learning.
Lessons are self-paced so you’ll never be late for class or miss a deadline. Learning and life, hand in hand.
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Earn Course Certificates.
Your answers are graded by experts, not machines. Get an industry-recognized Course Certificate to show you’ve put in the work.
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Advance your career.
Grow your professional knowledge by watching Master Classes, networking within our UX community, and more.
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Advance my career nowFrequently Asked Questions
When I finish a course, do I have to pay extra to get my certificate?
Can I take more than one course at a time?
With a Student membership, you can take a maximum of two courses at the same time. You can still take as many courses as you would like – free of extra charges – just as long as you finish or drop them so that you don’t have more than two ongoing courses.
I missed the enrollment, and now the course is closed. What can I do?
Don't worry if you missed the course. We will re-run it shortly. One of the reasons we continually open and close courses is in order to control the classroom size.
Networking is a large part of our value proposition, so we want just the right number of people inside the courses. That is also why we display the "XX % percent booked" on our course icons.
Do I have to be online at an exact time to study?
No. You can set your own study schedule. There are no "live sessions" since we have members from all timezones around the world. We are a truly global community.
Thus, once you are enrolled, you can take all the time to complete a given course. Every "classroom" in each course will never close, so you’ll have permanent access to your classmates and your course material (as well as your own answers).
Will I receive a Course Certificate?
Yes. You will get a digital industry-recognized course certificate every time you complete a course. Certificates never expire and can be saved as a .jpg file, so it's easy to be shared. Also, there is no limit to how many certificates you can earn during your membership.
You can see an example of a Course Certificate at the bottom of the Course Catalogue.
I have answered questions in a lesson; when will they be marked/graded?
I have updated my name, but my course certificate is not updated — how can I change it?
Don't worry; once you change your name, your certificate will be updated automatically in the next 48 hours.
I have started my course later than the specified date, are my answers still going to be marked?
Sure! We will be marking all your answers for as long as you are an active member.
How are courses graded?
For how long will I have access to the course materials?
You will have access to the course materials for the entire duration of your membership. So, if you pay for a one-year membership, you will have access for one year. Renewing your membership for a second year means you will have access to one more year, and so on.
New lessons are starting before I have completed the previous lesson(s). Am I going to be locked out of these unfinished lessons?
No, you will not be locked out of any lesson or course. You will have access to all course materials throughout your membership, so there is no pressure to keep at the same pace as the specified lesson release dates.
All we recommend is that you try to stick to the same schedule as other participants. The reason is they may have moved on to other lessons, thereby meaning you could miss out on the social aspects of the course(s).
Do I have a specific date to award my certificates?
No, you can generate your certificate as soon as you score at least 70% of the total course points.
When will I receive my Course Certificate?
Course certificates will be given to participants when they have scored more than 70% or more of the total course points. For example, if a course contains ten lessons each with ten questions, you will receive a course certificate when the instructor has awarded you at least 70 points (70% of the total course points).
There is no specified time that certificates will be awarded — instead, they are given to participants as and when they have answered all questions, even if this is long after the official end date.
How do I add my Certificate to my LinkedIn profile?
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to add your Interaction Design Foundation course(s) to your LinkedIn profile:
Log in to your LinkedIn account, then go to your profile.
Below your profile description, click on the button Add profile section, choose Recommended and then select Add license or certification.
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3. In the following fields add:
Name – Course name
Issuing organization – The Interaction Design Foundation
Check the field “This credential does not expire”
Issue date - Input the date written on your certificate (e.g., May 2021)
Credential ID – Your membership ID number – it's written on your certificate. (For non-members, you can leave this field blank or, if you prefer, insert the certificate ID, which can be extracted from the certificate link. This ID will begin with "mcc_" and be followed by a string of numbers and letters.")
Credential URL: Input the certificate URL provided on your course page
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Congratulate yourself! Earning the certificate is a great accomplishment and now you can share it with the world!
How do I add the Interaction Design Foundation Membership Certificate to my LinkedIn Profile?
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to add your Interaction Design Foundation course(s) to your LinkedIn profile:
Log in to your LinkedIn account, then go to your profile.
Below your profile description, click on the button Add profile section, choose Recommended and then select Add license or certification.
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3. In the following fields add:
Name – Membership Certificate
Issuing organization – The Interaction Design Foundation
Check the field “This credential does not expire”
Issue date - Input the date when you joined our community (e.g., May 2019)
Credential ID – Your membership ID number (it's written on your certificate)
Credential URL: Input the certificate URL provided on your profile page
4. Click the Save button.
It is as simple as that. Now, anyone who visits your profile can see your certificate!
How much will I have to pay for the courses?
After you pay for your membership, you can take as many courses as you want with no additional costs. There are no further charges on top of the membership fee.
Do you provide mostly beginners' or more advanced courses?
How long does it take to complete a course?
You will need approximately 5-8 hours to complete one lesson. Each course has between 3 and 16 lessons.
Once enrolled in a course, you will gain access to a new lesson each week, which you are free to complete without any deadlines and no end date, either.
I scored less than 70% in a course, so I didn't qualify for a certificate. Can I try again?
Yes! Everyone's learning journey looks different, and we'd never stop our members from trying again. To retake a course, just follow these steps:
1. Go to your profile and click on the relevant course you'd like to retake.
2. Underneath your progress bar, you'll see a phrase "UX Courses" with an arrow (>) pointing to a clickable landing page of that course. Click on that link.
3. Once on the landing page, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. You'll see a red button, which you can simply click to drop the course.
4. Head back to our main list of UX Courses, and re-enroll yourself in the course. You'll all set to try again!
Please note that when you drop a course, you will lose any answers and progress you submitted. We advise that you screenshot or save any answers you'd like to reuse.
In some cases, we can open up lessons for members who are retaking a course, so that they don't have to wait for familiar lessons to unlock each week. If you'd like us to do this for you, please get in touch with our support team at hello@interaction-design.org, and we can help you out.
How do I drop a course?
To drop a course, the following should be done:
1. Visit your profile page and click the 'continue lesson...' button for the course you want to drop.
2. Click the course name link breadcrumb near the top of the page that opens (this only appears in unlocked lessons, not upcoming lessons)
3. Click the red 'drop my course now' button at the bottom of the page that opens
