UX Foundations: Logic and Content

1h 45mBeginner2013-12-02

Authors

Morten Rand-Hendriksen

Senior Staff Instructor, Speaker, Web Designer, and Software Developer

Course details

Foundations of UX: Logic and Content looks at how designers, developers, and content creators can use the ancient art of logic and reasoning to improve user experiences and facilitate communication. Morten Rand-Hendriksen looks at the principles of logic, how computer logic and human logic differ, and how these differences can be used to improve communication.

The core idea of logic is to create a system in which communication is clear, precise, and unambiguous, which is (or at least should be) the goal of any website or other communication.

Learning objectives
How humans communicate
Comparing human and computer communication
Speaking logically
Using logical arguments
Understanding the limits of computer logic
Formatting information for humans
Communicating with logic

Skills covered

UX DesignUser ExperienceFoundationsWeb Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - UX and logic - Where is the connection
03 - Logic problems in UX - Examples

1. Communication and Logic

04 - How we communicate
05 - Logical communication
06 - Human communication vs. computer logic

2. Principles of Communication and Logic

07 - Speaking logically
08 - Statements
09 - Universality
10 - Arguments
11 - Simple operators
12 - Complex operators

3. Computer Logic

13 - True and false - How computer logic works
14 - Working with computer logic
15 - Where computer logic excels
16 - The limits of computer logic

4. Human Logic and Information

17 - How we process information
18 - Organization
19 - Causation
20 - The limits of human logic

5. Making Logical User Experiences

21 - Formatting information for humans
22 - The computer-human division
23 - Intuitive vs. acquired behavior
24 - Logic problems in UX - Solutions
25 - Communicating with logic

6. Using Logic for Improved UX

26 - Next steps