CS25C19 UI and UX Design and Human-Centered Design – Semester IV – CSD – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: CS25C19 – UI and UX Design and Human-Centered Design

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)

Branch: B.E. Computer Science and Design (CSD)

Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 3-0-0

Course Objectives

• This course introduces the core principles of UI and UX design, with a focus on Human-Centered Design (HCD) approaches.
• Students will learn to develop prototypes, test usability, and refine designs through iterative methods.
• Emphasis is placed on accessibility, inclusivity, and emotional design for impactful user experiences.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Introduction to UI/UX & Human-Centered Design

Definitions and differences between UI and UX – Importance of Human Centered Design – UX lifecycle and design thinking.

Activities: Case study discussion on good and bad UI; Identify and present HCD practices in daily-use digital products.

Unit II – User Research and Persona Development

User research methods (interviews, surveys, observations) – Creating user personas and empathy maps – Understanding user goals and pain points.

Activities: Conducting mock user interviews; Group presentation on personas; Quizzes.

Unit III – Information Architecture and Wireframing

Navigation design and content organization – Card sorting, site maps – Wireframing tools and methods.

Activities: Design site maps for an e-commerce app; Quiz on information architecture; Wireframe assignment.

Unit IV – Visual Design and Interaction Principles

Visual hierarchy, color theory, typography – Responsive and interactive design principles – Accessibility and inclusive design.

Activities: Analyzing color accessibility tools (e.g., WebAIM); Create responsive UI mockups.

Unit V – Prototyping and Usability Testing

Building interactive prototypes – Usability testing methods and metrics – Iterative testing and design updates.

Activities: Conduct A/B testing on designs; Quizzes.

Unit VI – Advanced Topics in UX

Emotion-driven design – Ethical issues in UX – Future trends: voice UI, AR/VR in UX.

Activities: Discussion on emotional impact of design; Assignment problems.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Describe the fundamental principles, processes, and importance of Human-Centered Design (HCD) in developing user-focused digital products and services.
• CO2: Analyze user requirements and behaviors through user research methods, persona development, and interaction analysis for effective product design.
• CO3: Evaluate design solutions and prototypes using usability testing techniques and accessibility principles to improve user experience and inclusiveness.
• CO4: Design accessible and interactive digital interfaces by applying Human-Centered Design principles, wireframing methods, and prototyping techniques.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Theory Examination 60%
• Internal methodology: Activities 30% (Assignments 30, Quiz 10, Project based learning 25, Flipped Classroom 10, Review of GATE questions 25), Internal Examinations 70% (TWO tests)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Computer Science and Design R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026