User Experience Designers engage in a variety of design activities that help produce interfaces that users enjoy using and that also help organizations meet business goals. UXD addresses the structural, informational, psychological and emotional aspects of what makes a successful user interface, whether it’s web, mobile, tablet or any other device.

What is the outcome of taking the user experience design program?

A student entering the UXD profession through the Kent State University IAKM program will become a valuable asset to any organization by:

• Making web sites and mobile applications easy and fun to use
• Getting to know users and customers in ways that translate into organizational value
• Working in creative teams that produce imaginative and fun interfaces for users
• Demonstrating the relative effectiveness of interfaces through usability studies
• Producing innovative reports, convincing and aesthetically pleasing design documents

Studying UXD in IAKM

There are several ways to study user experience design in IAKM. Students may choose to undertake the Master of Science Degree (42 credit hours) or take individual courses for continuing education as non-degree students. Those who are interested in taking individual courses as they become available may enroll in Kent State University as non-degree students. Please contact Janna Korzenko at 330-672-5841 for more information about any of these options.