Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2026 359606 User Experience Research and Practice 1 2.0 2 ★ Ching-I Chen GID
DID 25 0 創新所和設計博班合開

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	359606	User Experience Research and Practice	1	2.0	2	★	Ching-I Chen	GID DID	25	0	創新所和設計博班合開

Course Plan：

Instructor Ching-I Chen　Office Hours

Email cic@ntut.edu.tw

Last Updated 2026-02-22 22:38:32

Course Objective The "User Experience Research and Practice" course is designed to equip master's students with comprehensive UX design knowledge and practical skills. By utilizing an open-access online textbook, the course covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the fundamentals of interaction design to cutting-edge subjects. Through reading, reflection, and class presentations, students will explore key areas of UX design, including human-computer interaction, visual design, affective computing, and usability evaluation. The course emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, encouraging students to apply concepts from the textbook to real-world design challenges. A distinctive feature of the course is integrating interdisciplinary knowledge from fields such as neuroscience, anthropology, and philosophy into UX design. Students will learn to apply theoretical frameworks like phenomenology and semiotics to deepen their understanding of user experience and translate these insights into innovative design solutions. The course also covers emerging areas like social computing and open-user innovation, providing students with a broader perspective on the societal implications and opportunities within UX design. Ultimately, this course aims to develop UX professionals with critical thinking, innovative spirit, and interdisciplinary perspectives, ready to create products and services that meet user needs and drive technological and societal progress. Students will learn… 1. Master core UX design theories and apply interdisciplinary knowledge to solve complex design problems. 2. Utilize various UX research methods, such as contextual design and user story mapping. 3. Integrate theories from neuroscience and phenomenology to deepen the understanding of user experience and design. 4. Learn techniques to evaluate and measure user experience, optimizing design solutions and decision-making processes. 5. Explore emerging UX fields like social computing and open innovation to expand design perspectives. 6. Cultivate critical thinking by integrating UX design into broader social and technological contexts.

Course Schedule Week 1: Course Introduction; What is User Experience Design? Week 2: Why Conduct User Research Week 3: How do you conduct observation? Week 4: The main methods of user research Week 5: How do you arrange those methods? Week 6: Information Architecture Week 7: Information Architecture: Literature Review Sprint Week 8: Sketch in UX & Visual Storytelling (I) Week 9: (Midterm Exam Week) Week 10: (Field Study & Sketch) Week 11: Sketch in UX & Visual Storytelling (II): Group Report Week 12: Using Brain Science to Build Better Product I Week 13: Using Brain Science to Build Better Product II Week 14: Using Brain Science to Build Better Product III Week 15: UX Research Report and Presentation Writing Guideline Week 16: Status and trends of AI-assisted UX Week 17: Final Report I Week 18: Final Report II

Evaluation and grading policy Attitude (10%): Punctuality & Initiative Classroom Interactive (30%) Class Report (25%) Final report (25%) Critical thinking (10%)

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:Yes
-自編教材 -Open Access Textbook: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature

The access to curricular consultation cic@ntut.edu.tw

Expanding teaching and resources ● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching)
強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。
Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification.
● 數位科技融入 (Digital Technology Integration)
運用生成式AI、VR/AR、IoT、IRS等新興科技輔助教學與評量。
Utilizes emerging technologies such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT, and IRS (Interactive Response Systems) to facilitate teaching and assessment.
● 數位教材資源應用 (Application of Digital Resources)
採用影音多媒體或具開放授權之資源（如OCW、開放教科書）作為主要或輔助教材。
Adopts multimedia or open-licensed resources (e.g., OCW, Open Textbooks) as primary or supplementary teaching materials.

The course corresponds to the SDGs SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education）
SDG10：減少不平等（Reduced Inequalities）

Does the course incorporate AI ● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process）
● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）
● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction）
● 簡單介紹AI的基本概念（Briefly introduce the basic concept of AI）

Note
Week 10 校外田野調查 Off-campus teaching

Instructor	Ching-I Chen　Office Hours
Email	cic@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2026-02-22 22:38:32
Course Objective	The "User Experience Research and Practice" course is designed to equip master's students with comprehensive UX design knowledge and practical skills. By utilizing an open-access online textbook, the course covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the fundamentals of interaction design to cutting-edge subjects. Through reading, reflection, and class presentations, students will explore key areas of UX design, including human-computer interaction, visual design, affective computing, and usability evaluation. The course emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, encouraging students to apply concepts from the textbook to real-world design challenges. A distinctive feature of the course is integrating interdisciplinary knowledge from fields such as neuroscience, anthropology, and philosophy into UX design. Students will learn to apply theoretical frameworks like phenomenology and semiotics to deepen their understanding of user experience and translate these insights into innovative design solutions. The course also covers emerging areas like social computing and open-user innovation, providing students with a broader perspective on the societal implications and opportunities within UX design. Ultimately, this course aims to develop UX professionals with critical thinking, innovative spirit, and interdisciplinary perspectives, ready to create products and services that meet user needs and drive technological and societal progress. Students will learn… 1. Master core UX design theories and apply interdisciplinary knowledge to solve complex design problems. 2. Utilize various UX research methods, such as contextual design and user story mapping. 3. Integrate theories from neuroscience and phenomenology to deepen the understanding of user experience and design. 4. Learn techniques to evaluate and measure user experience, optimizing design solutions and decision-making processes. 5. Explore emerging UX fields like social computing and open innovation to expand design perspectives. 6. Cultivate critical thinking by integrating UX design into broader social and technological contexts.
Course Schedule	Week 1: Course Introduction; What is User Experience Design? Week 2: Why Conduct User Research Week 3: How do you conduct observation? Week 4: The main methods of user research Week 5: How do you arrange those methods? Week 6: Information Architecture Week 7: Information Architecture: Literature Review Sprint Week 8: Sketch in UX & Visual Storytelling (I) Week 9: (Midterm Exam Week) Week 10: (Field Study & Sketch) Week 11: Sketch in UX & Visual Storytelling (II): Group Report Week 12: Using Brain Science to Build Better Product I Week 13: Using Brain Science to Build Better Product II Week 14: Using Brain Science to Build Better Product III Week 15: UX Research Report and Presentation Writing Guideline Week 16: Status and trends of AI-assisted UX Week 17: Final Report I Week 18: Final Report II
Evaluation and grading policy	Attitude (10%): Punctuality & Initiative Classroom Interactive (30%) Class Report (25%) Final report (25%) Critical thinking (10%)
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes -自編教材 -Open Access Textbook: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature
The access to curricular consultation	cic@ntut.edu.tw
Expanding teaching and resources	● 參與式創新教學 (Participatory & Innovative Teaching) 強調學生參與與產出，導入翻轉、PBL/專題、設計思考或遊戲化等策略。 Emphasizes student engagement and outcomes by adopting strategies such as Flipped Classroom, PBL (Problem/Project- Based Learning), Design Thinking, or Gamification. ● 數位科技融入 (Digital Technology Integration) 運用生成式AI、VR/AR、IoT、IRS等新興科技輔助教學與評量。 Utilizes emerging technologies such as Generative AI, VR/AR, IoT, and IRS (Interactive Response Systems) to facilitate teaching and assessment. ● 數位教材資源應用 (Application of Digital Resources) 採用影音多媒體或具開放授權之資源（如OCW、開放教科書）作為主要或輔助教材。 Adopts multimedia or open-licensed resources (e.g., OCW, Open Textbooks) as primary or supplementary teaching materials.
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG10：減少不平等（Reduced Inequalities）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process） ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools） ● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction） ● 簡單介紹AI的基本概念（Briefly introduce the basic concept of AI）
Note	Week 10 校外田野調查 Off-campus teaching